May 01, 2019 02:53PM ● By Jan Weeks
Brassfire gives new meaning to the phrase “brass band.” Forget parades and floats and twirlers. The fireworks come from a quartet of trumpet...
Apr 01, 2019 03:46PM ● By Susan Elenz
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infr...
Apr 01, 2019 03:19PM ● By Beacon Senior News
Kathy Singer joked that “if it eats, we can feed it.”Singer is the managing owner of Mesa Feed Mart, which carries supplies to feed everythi...
Apr 01, 2019 02:41PM ● By Kimberly Blaker
You’ve dreamed of updating your home for a while now, but the cost of new flooring or a kitchen remodel isn’t in your budget. Don’t despair—...
Apr 01, 2019 02:24PM ● By Beacon Senior News
Note from the Publisher: Humor is in the funny bone of the beholder. In last month's issue, we published a joke that was attributed to David...
Apr 01, 2019 02:12PM ● By Jan Weeks
Fermenting foods has been around for millennia, preserving food long before refrigeration or dehydrating. Making fermented foods part of y...
Apr 01, 2019 02:06PM ● By Diana Barnett
Find a quiet spot where you feel comfortable, either in a chair or on the floor. Make sure your spine is erect, but not stiff. Rest your pal...
Apr 01, 2019 01:27PM ● By Cloie Sandlin
With all the activity—the people, vendors, prizes, live entertainment, freebies and food—it’s no wonder BeaconFest is the largest boomer and...
Mar 04, 2019 04:02AM ● By BEACON Senior News
The Volunteer of the Year is someone who goes above and beyond in making a difference in the lives of others. The winner will be announced a...
Mar 01, 2019 11:41AM ● By Beacon Senior News
By Sue Springer I’ve never been big on marching or protesting. The negative signs make me a little uncomfortable. Maybe I was too busy worki...
Nov 06, 2018 04:32AM ● By Jan Weeks
If you’ve ever wanted to attend a TED talk but don’t want to pay $8,500 a year to become a member, Ignite Grand Junction makes it easy, and ...
Oct 07, 2018 09:49PM ● By Melanie Wiseman
It’s difficult to explain why Grand Junction still doesn’t have a community center. Fruita has one; so do Montrose, Moab and Glenwood Spring...
Jul 05, 2018 03:47AM ● By C.J. Payton
What do a cup of coffee, a curly goat and an elegant garden have in common? They’re all part of the story of the Miller Homestead on HopeWes...
Jul 04, 2018 04:21AM ● By Diana Barnett
When my daughter Kate and I signed up for a stained glass class at the Working Artists Gallery in downtown Grand Junction, we had no idea wh...
Jul 04, 2018 02:50AM ● By Guest
My name is Thea Chase. I’m a Baby Boomer and an independent running for House District 54 in Colorado. You’re probably wondering why I’m hea...
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