Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation provided funding for sterilization procedures to assist pet owners with financial needs. Participating veterinarians have agreed to offer procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 to […]
The West Star Aviation operation in Grand Junction is among the company’s locations that have received the Federal Aviation Administration Diamond Award of Excellence for 2023. The award recognizes employers who initiate and sustain training programs. To qualify, 100 percent of aviation maintenance technicians must participate in training that covers aircraft systems, FAA rules, safety […]
A Grand Junction-based organization is celebrating 20 years of connecting health care providers and coordinating care in Western Colorado. Quality Health Network was founded in 2004 by five health care partners to share health care information and coordinate patient care. Today, QHN serves as a health information exchange for all the hospitals and 90 percent […]
A monthly index tracking the economy in rural areas of Colorado and nine other states remained in negative territory for a sixth straight month. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell 1.9 points in February. At 46.2, the latest reading remains below growth-neutral 50. The overall reading for Colorado fell 3.7 points, but […]
Tickets are now available for an annual event exploring and celebrating economic development in Mesa County. The Western Colorado Economic Summit is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership hosts the summit as an annual meeting and fund-raiser. “2023 was a […]
The leader of a company that operates resort restaurants and hotels is scheduled to deliver the keynote presentation at an upcoming event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Phillips Armstrong, founder and chief executive officer of Destination Hospitality Group, will discuss the importance of hospitality and human connections during his presentation at the annual […]
The City of Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain Health Plans announced a $1 million dollar collaboration with Colorado Mesa University to support mental health services. The city allocated $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to help graduates of the CMU masters of social work program repay student loans. Rocky Mountain Health Plans matched that […]
Colorado Mesa University will receive a portion of a $3.7 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to support research initiatives. CMU is unique as a teaching university in affording undergraduate students an opportunity to get research experiences usually only offered to those in graduate programs — including the NASA science mission directorate […]
A woman who’s held leadership positions with hospitals and government entities shared her experiences and insights as the latest speaker at series hosted at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Michelle Lucero, chief administrative officer and general counsel of Children’s Hospital Colorado, joined in the Davis School of Business speaker series. Launched in October 2022, […]
Applications will be accepted through March 22 for an annual conference designed to give Colorado residents a better understanding of federal legislative processes. Colorado Mesa University will join with Colorado State University and the University of Colorado to host the Colorado Capital Conference June 11 to 13 in Washington, D.C. A total of 100 Colorado […]