Tyler Harris has brought a Realty One Group franchise to the Western Slope. Harris, broker and owner of Realty One Group Western Slope, joined with Cynthea Hurst and Landon Law to offer services to clients interested in buying, selling or investing in residential or commercial properties. The firm offers agents unique compensation plans as well […]
Sydney Garvey, a flower farmer who also owns Flowers by Garvey’s Gardens in downtown Grand Junction, was among 20 floral designers selected to arrange flowers for the First Lady’s Luncheon. Certified American Grown, a national trade association representing flower and foliage farmers, selected the designers to participate in the event. Garvey and the others spent […]
A newly enacted law clears the way to reintroduce wolverines to Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis signed the measure into law during a May 20 event atop Loveland Pass. The law gives Colorado Parks and Wildlife authority to reintroduce North American wolverines. “I am thrilled to welcome wolverines back to Colorado,” Polis said. “A diverse and […]
The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt, an annual effort to connect high school and college-age students with Colorado employers, is under way. “We’re looking forward to another successful season for the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt. This long-standing initiative is a critical early step in building an engaged and resilient workforce for Colorado,” said Joe Barela, executive […]
Sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County. The county collected nearly $4.2 million in sales taxes in April, an increase of almost $85,000 and 2.1 percent over the same month a year ago. April collections reflect March sales. Mesa County collected more than $2.4 […]
A monthly index tracking the economy in rural areas of Colorado and nine other states remained in negative territory for a ninth straight month. The overall reading for the Rural Main Street Index fell 1.6 points in May. At 44.2, the latest reading remained below growth-neutral 50. The overall reading for Colorado dropped 12.7 points. […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) decreased six-tenths of a percent to 101.8 in April. Separate measures of current and past conditions both increased. “Another decline in the U.S. LEI confirms that softer economic conditions lay […]
An upcoming conference in Fruita is expected to bring together professionals, community leaders and elected officials to explore ways to strengthen nonprofit organizations. The Community Resource Center and a steering committee have organized the Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days conference set for June 5 to 7. The conference will be conducted at Fruita Monument High […]
Breeze Airways will offer discounted fares as part of a celebration of the third anniversary of its first day of ticket sales. “We set out on this journey three years ago with one goal in mind, to make air travel seriously nice for everyone. Today, we are proud of the incredible progress we have made […]
A raffle is scheduled for June 24 at Humphrey RV in Grand Junction to award a new recreational vehicle. The raffle is part of a fund-raiser for the Growing in Light Academy in Grand Junction. Tickets sell for $100 each. Only 300 tickets will be sold. “We are hosting this fund-raising raffle to benefit our […]