Shayna Currington, Sandie Fritzlan and Leticia Paz Lopez, registered nurses with HopeWest based in Grand Junction, were among the local honorees for the Nightingale Award. A total of 42 nurses were nominated by their peers and leaders for the Nightingale Luminary Award and honored at an April 6 event in Grand Junction. Paz Lopez was […]
Jim Davis, sports and program director for an all sports radio station in Grand Junction has been recognized for his efforts. The Colorado High School Athletics Directors Association named Davis its outstanding media person for interscholastic sports coverage. The award, which recognizes contributions and dedication to high school athletics, was presented during the association’s annual […]
Josh Perkins has been hired as director of quality control for the enterprise segment at West Star Aviation. Perkins will oversee operations at West Star facilities in Grand Junction as well as Alton, Ill,; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Perryville, Mo. He’ll work out of Grand Junction. Perkins previously worked for PHI Aviation as director of maintenance […]
Alfredo Rosales Jr. now offers blue and red near-infrared light therapy at Empowered Bodywork, his Grand Junction massage practice. “I want to bring more body healing benefits to people,” Rosales said. “Light therapy is a great complement when done in conjunction with massage therapy as it greatly reduces chronic inflammation.” Red light therapy induces a […]
Rider & Quesenberry was recognized for a 14th consecutive year for its commitment to pro bono services. Stephanie Rubinstein, an attorney with the Grand Junction law firm, accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Colorado Supreme Court during an April 18 ceremony at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center in Denver. The Colorado Supreme Court […]
Alpine Banks of Colorado announced first-quarter net income of $10.6 million. That equated to $98.32 per basic class A common share and 66 cents per basic class B common share. “The first quarter 2024 showed some promising trends for Alpine,” said Glen Jammaron, president and vice chairman of Alpine Banks of Colorado. “Customer deposit balances […]
Family Health West and its senior life solutions program is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by encouraging people to protect their mental health and overall well-being. “It’s important to remember that working on your mental health takes time. Change won’t happen overnight,” said Glenda Hamer-Garlitz, director of the Family Health West senior life solutions program. […]
As a proud fourth-generation rancher in Mesa County, I find it crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions our industry makes to support the heartbeat of our rural communities. While the debate around agriculture’s use of the Colorado River continues, it’s essential to recognize our farms not only feed the nation, but also sustain local economies, […]
The Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has received additional recognition for its efforts supporting entrepreneurs and startups. The center was named runnerup for the Entrepreneurship Center of the Year Award presented as part of an international conference on business incubation in San Antonio. Dalida Sassoon Bollig, chief executive officer of the Business Incubator Center, […]
A Grand Junction organization has announced an affiliation intended to unify health information exchanges in Colorado. Quality Health Network (QHN) will integrate staff, technology and operations with Contexture, creating a combined organization serving Colorado and Arizona. “Affiliating with Contexture is an important step forward for QHN’s participants as we work to provide the best possible […]