Massage therapist adds light therapy to practice

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 […]

Grand Junction law firm honored for pro bono efforts

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 Bank announces first quarter financial results

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 marks mental health awareness month

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. […]

One rancher’s response to Colorado River debate

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, […]

At the center of attention: Entrepreneurial efforts awarded

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, […]

Health information exchanges announce affiliation

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 […]

Intermountain Health receives grant for workforce program

Intermountain Health has received a $1.9 million grant to launch an effort to promote the development of the health care workforce in the Grand Junction and Denver areas. Intermountain Health was among 43 recipients of Opportunity Now Colorado grants provided through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The grants are intended to […]

Travelers get a charge out of Palisade hotel addition

Travelers driving electric vehicles to the Colorado Wine Country don’t have to worry about running out of juice once they get there. The Wine Country Inn now offers charging stations for all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The 40-amp, 240-volt, dual port stations can simultaneously charge four vehicles in one-hour increments for up to four hours. […]