From body piercing to antiques to wedding dresses, downtown Grand Junction has an abundance of retail shops to choose from.  A quick walk down Main Street or a full day shopping excursion, you are sure to find something you want to take home. Most of the stores downtown are locally owned, so that can attribute to taking the stress out of dealing with a major corporation. A Robin’s Nest of Antiques is located on Main Street proper and has a hefty selection of collectibles, furniture, and beyond.  Th... read more

With the Grand Valley expanding rapidly, the gym selection continues to grow as well.  A large number of the general population is focused on bettering their health and their strength.  A gym membership is a great way to commit to improving your overall well-being. Open 24 hours, Anytime Fitness is truly available at all hours of the day.  With one location in Grand Junction, you can test out this gym with their 7 day free trial.  Membership includes a free consultation and worldwide access... read more

Investing in real estate can be tricky and unknown territory to some, but with this guidance, it can relieve some of your uncertainties.  Starting small to see if real estate is truly something you want to finance is a good way to test the water. First and simplest way of investing in real estate you already own is renting out a room.  Maybe you have a mother-in-law suite that is lying vacant or a basement with a bathroom that has turned into storage.  Either way, this is a quick way to capitalize o... read more

With the school year ending and kids having lots more free time parents often wonder what activities and places they can take their kids to be entertained and beat the hot summer heat. Here are some of our favorite indoor places to take kids in Grand Junction. The Children's Nature Center located in the Mesa Mall is family fun for the whole family. With over 120 living creatures to see this museum is the only living museum in an over 250-mile radius. Come see snakes, sting rays, fresh water fish and so much mo... read more

As many of you know, we had a very dry winter, resulting in fires starting extremely easily.  Keep reading for some tips to keep your family, your home, and our state safe during these dry months. Most wildfires are caused by people and we can prevent them as well.  When having a campfire (when permitted) or even a backyard burn, never leave the fire unattended.  This action could have saved many fires that have happened just this year on the Western Slope.  Always keep a close eye on any burn ... read more