Local Stories
Filling bowls for hungry souls
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach’s (GVCO) Empty Bowls fundraiser was introduced to the organization by the late Ginger Rice, who recognized it as the perfect way to achieve part of GVCO’s vision—to feed hungry people in the community. More than two decades later, her vision still holds true. On October 14, [ . . . ]
A women’s group for cancer patients, survivors
A cancer diagnosis is life changing, knocking “normal life” on its ear. So many difficult decisions loom, followed by months of treatment like chemo, radiation and surgery. The goal? Recovery. But when treatment is finished and patients get the word that they are cancer-free, what then? For many, this is [ . . . ]
A big BEACON thank you!
Montrose-Delta BeaconFest 2017 was a day of good fun and practical information for the boomers and seniors in our community. Thanks to our entertainers, seminar speakers and the 50+ local businesses who set up booths; and most importantly, you, our guests, the event was a tremendous success. More than 1,300 [ . . . ]
Sticks, stones and donated bones: A look at how CMU is changing forensic science
It was an October 2016 crime scene that happens on occasion in Mesa County: Hikers found human skeletal remains in the desert off 16 Road, north of Fruita. As is customary, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and the Mesa County Coroner were called in to extract the remains before determining [ . . . ]
The Rim Rock Run will take your breath away
Colorado National Monument (CNM) attracts adventure-seekers of all kinds, including cyclists, hikers and climbers. And early each November, the monument hosts nearly 600 athletes with one crazy goal: to run the U.S. Bank Rim Rock Run, a race that climbs thousands of feet over the monument before descending into downtown [ . . . ]
