APRIL 2 - 9, 2025
VOLUME 32, ISSUE 13
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS SINCE 1994
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In this issue n 2024 set GJEP impact record
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership had a banner year for economic impact on Grand Junction and the surrounding area.
n Purrl’s Tea & Curious
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Sedona Moon opened Purrl’s Tea & Curious on March 27 at 2829 North Ave., Unit 203, in the Solarus Square building.
n Clifton Farmers Market to grow
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Set to kick off on June 7 and run through October 25, the Clifton Farmer’s market will move to Saturdays to encourage growth.
SORTING IT OUT City of Grand Junction and Bruin Waste had the same idea about creating a center for sorting recycling materials in Grand Junction, so they’re partnering to do it. — See Page 2
n Museums of Western Colorado accredited Highest national recognition was awarded to Museums of Western Colorado.
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n Cooking classes & cupcake wars for kids Chef Kalyn Lapidus is offering a number of kids cooking classes.
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The City of Grand Junction does its own sorting of recyclable materials, as evidenced in this photo of aluminum cans it sorted and crushed. However, the dual-stream recycling that the city was phasing in has been so popular that its recycling facility is at capacity. As a result, the city had to halt offering dual-stream recycling to any more of its customers until it can handle additional recyclable materials. Photo courtesy of City of Grand Junction.
Transforming Pain into Freedom: The Power of Hip Surgery at Any Age See page 3 St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
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