The last full-service grocery store in Avondale closed its doors in 2008, leaving residents with limited options for fresh produce and meat.

Participating in the Shop Hop is simple — all you have to do is visit the 14 stores, get the card stamped at each and then bring it back for a chance to win a grand prize.

The state Senate passed a joint resolution on Monday naming March 3 as Buy Colorado Day, and the inaugural day of Buy ...