Groundbreaking celebration planned for rec center

A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for a new community recreation center in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction has scheduled the event for 10 a.m. June 1 at Matchett Park with additional activities planned at the park that day. “The groundbreaking is the exciting first step in the construction of the new Grand […]

HopeWest joins in childhood bereavement program

HopeWest has been selected to participate in a childhood bereavement program. HopeWest was among 11 grief-centered organization selected by Judi’s House and the JAG Institute as what’s billed as Changemakers. Over the course of a year, participating organizations will receive guidance and recommendations to address data and evaluation needs that will inform planning and funding […]

Efforts begin to fight the bite

Efforts are under way fight the bite in the Grand Valley. Crews with the Grand River Mosquito Control District are treating areas of standing water where the largest populations of mosquito larvae have been found. “Staying ahead of the potential problem is critical,” said Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District. “We […]

United Way schedules Day of Action for June

Registration remains open through May 27 for an upcoming event that will connect volunteers from local businesses with hands-on projects that benefit nonprofit organizations. United Way of Mesa County has scheduled what’s billed as a Day of Action for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4.  A free breakfast will be served to registered volunteers […]

Consumer Confidence Index retreats for a third straight month

A monthly measure of consumer confidence declined for a third straight month on less upbeat assessments of labor and business conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index retreated to 97 in April, down from a revised 103.1 in March. Measures of current conditions and short-term expectations both decreased. “Confidence retreated further in April, […]

Amazon to open delivery station in Grand Junction

Amazon plans to open a delivery station in Grand Junction later this year to speed local deliveries. A 38,000-square-foot building is under construction on Saccomanno Road near the Grand Junction Regional Airport. “This last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Grand Junction and the surrounding area,” said Sam Bailey, manager of economic […]

Alpine Bank announces changes to board of directors

Four bank executives have been appointed to the Alpine Bank board of directors. Eric Gardey, Rachael Gerlach, Andrew Karow and Jack Rickstrew were named to the board. They suceed retiring board members John Cooper, Stan Kornasiewicz, Bruce Robinson and Dave Scruby. “The changes to the board support the vision of Alpine Bank as we continue […]

Real estate firm names best-selling agents

Cynthia Castaneda and Mike Moran were honored as the best-selling agents for March at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions, while Moran had the highest dollar volume in sales. Castaneda has worked in real estate since 2007 and brings to her duties experience in selling manufactured homes. A registered […]