Employment continued to trend upward in the United States in May, but the unemployment rate also edged up to its highest level in more than two years. Nonfarm payrolls increased 272,000 even as the jobless rate rose a tenth of a percent to 4 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of […]
Debby Powell has joined Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction as a Realtor. Toni Heiden was honored as the top performing agent for April. Powell worked in human resource management for 25 years and also worked as a Realtor in California. She moved to Grand Junction seven years ago and recently activated her real estate […]
Erika Doyle and Don Potter have joined Realty One Group Western Slope in Grand Junction. Doyle draws on more than 20 years of experience in real estate, including ownership of Doyle & Associates Real Estate Services, which she launched in 2005. Potter worked for Doyle & Associates since starting his real estate career. Tyler Harris, […]
Kayla Howell has been hired as team coordinator for Merrite Wyatt and the 3A Team at the Bray & Co. real estate firm in Grand Junction. Howell manages the day-to-day operations, coordinates transactions and ensures communication between agents and clients. She brings to her new duties experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. “My […]
Amanda Miller has joined Timberline Private Bank in Grand Junction as vice president and private banking officer. Miller brings to her latest duties 17 years of experience in the banking industry, including positions as a senior vice president and sales and administration manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Colorado Mesa University. […]
A workers’ compensation insurer has called on Colorado employers to review and improve vehicle safety protocols heading into what’s typically a busy summer season on roadways. “The data is clear. Motor vehicle accidents pose a significant threat to workplace safety,” said Monica Cabrera, safety learning specialist with Pinnacol Assurance. “It’s important for employers to actively […]
Grand Valley Power announced seven winners of annual college scholarships as well as three high school students selected to participate in youth leadership programs in Colorado and Washington, D.C. Madison Hawkins, a graduating senior from Fruita Monument High School, received the Jack Broughton-Colorado Mesa University Scholarship of $2,000, which is renewable up to four years […]
Applications will be accepted through July 21 for grants for projects that research and demonstrate the use of solar power on agricultural lands in Colorado. A total of up to $500,000 is available for agrivoltaics research and demonstration projects through the second year of a program offered through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Drought […]
West Star Aviation has completed several Starlink installations to provide high-speed internet services aboard aircraft. “Starlink installations are in high demand, and many operators are even opting to put their aircraft down for a standalone installation,” said Allen McReynolds, chief operating officer of West Star Aviation. “We are utilizing our resources to make sure our […]