Tim Harty, The Business Times The COVID-19 pandemic stopped a lot of people from doing a lot of things in 2020 and 2021, but golf wasn’t one of them. Because golfers are outdoors, making it easy to stay six feet away from people, the Grand Valley’s golf courses got the blessing of the Mesa County […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Ginny Rusy-Sanville and her husband, James Sanville, closed on their home at 625 25 Road in June 2021, they had no idea the City of Grand Junction would soon claim one-third of their property through eminent domain for a road-widening project. As construction is set to begin this fall, […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Sonia Gutierrez stood before a room full of people who had gathered for the launch of something she helped create, and she addressed them in fluent Spanish and English. She is bilingual, which is common in Grand Junction’s Spanish-speaking community. She’s also the co-owner of a business, which isn’t as […]
Luis Benitez, a globally recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry and public policy, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit Presented by FCI Constructors, happening April 24 at Colorado Mesa University. Benitez’s career has spanned the world’s highest peaks, both literally and figuratively, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership said […]
The District 51 Foundation recently announced its 15th round of Professional Learning Grant Awards with more than $11,500 in grants awarded to District 51 staff members. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated more than $161,000 to 470 District 51 staff members for professional learning. Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White […]
Last year, Center for Children provided vital services for more than 300 children who were victims of child abuse in Mesa County, and it has helped nearly 21,000 children since it has been in existence. As a nationally accredited child advocacy center, Center for Children offers a safe space where young survivors can receive sexual-assault […]
As your businesses work to improve specific needs within our community, Mesa County Public Health aims to improve Mesa County’s health and wellness needs. The Mesa County Board of Public Health recently approved the Community Health Improvement Plan at its regular March meeting. The plan follows the Community Health Needs Assessment and identifies specific priorities […]
Dear Governor Polis and members of the General Assembly, On behalf of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, and in strong solidarity with our neighboring communities across the Western Slope, we are writing to express deep concern and strong opposition to House Bill 25-1296. While we represent over 800 mostly small businesses employing more […]
Registration is open for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s 2025 Annual Convention, which will take place June 23-25 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs. The convention starts Monday, June 23, with CCA committee meetings. Lunch on Monday will include the presentation of the Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. The evening will bring a reception for trade-show […]
City of Grand Junction parks crews are ramping up maintenance activities to keep grass, plants and trees healthy throughout the year. While staff have been busy this winter with facility-improvement projects, removing trees damaged by pests, and treating rights-of-way to prevent spring weed growth, maintenance priorities shift, and duties expand as the grass begins to […]