Alpine Bank Wealth Management announced Lorni Sharrow joined the organization as vice president and senior fiduciary officer. Sharrow brings nearly three decades of experience in trust and estate law, fiduciary administration, mediation and nonprofit leadership. “Lorni brings a vital combination of technical expertise and a thoughtful, practical approach to fiduciary service,” Alpine Bank Wealth Management […]
The District 51 Foundation awarded $10,000 in Professional Learning Grant Awards to train 48 School District 51 staff members. Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White Iced Celebration and other fundraising efforts to fund specific needs in School District 51. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated more than $180,000 to 638 […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council approved a $400,000 funding agreement with Housing Resources of Western Colorado to help acquire land for a workforce-homeownership development near St. Mary’s Hospital. The resolution, which was approved on the council’s consent agenda without public comment, authorizes the city manager to execute an agreement supporting […]
Two years after Breeze Airways initiated flights at Grand Junction Regional Airport, the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance celebrated a significant victory. In a March 4 news release, the regional air service said Breeze is now a sustainable partner for the region, scaling its operations to the point where multiple routes now succeed without […]
Chef Brian Duffy, known for appearances on TV series “Bar Rescue” and competing in Season 4 of Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl,” will be the emcee at the Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic. Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic. After a long hiatus, professional competitive barbecue is making a return to the Western Slope in a […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times About 50 Western Colorado business leaders traveled to Denver in late February as part of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Days at the Capitol, a two-day trip designed to connect local employers with state lawmakers and policy leaders. Participants traveled across the mountains to attend meetings […]
Now that Clifton store is open, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s owners eye Fruita, Montrose Tim Harty, The Business Times When Alejandro Ramos and Katie Lang opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2536 Rimrock Ave. in Grand Junction in April 2024, their intent was for it to be the first of several in the Grand Valley. In mid-February, […]
Community, Montrose hospitals commit to pursue partnership that will not compromise their independence Tim Harty, The Business Times If two area hospitals see the $19 million to $31 million they stand to save via a cost-saving partnership, their respective CEOs may want to grab a handful of that cash and buy Angelina Salazar a nice […]
The Modern Nomad, 419 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction, has been seized by the State of Colorado for nonpayment of Colorado sales taxes and wage-withholding taxes in the amount of $23,462.42, according to signs posted on the store’s Main Street entrance. A sign with “SEIZED” in large, red letters is displayed on the top […]
The Wendy’s restaurant location at 750 1/2 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction has reopened after being closed for several months because of an August fire. According to the Grand Junction Fire Department, crews responded shortly before 4 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2025, to a structure fire at the restaurant. The blaze originated in the kitchen […]