It’s a Breeze: New routes take flight at Grand Junction airport

Breeze Airways has launched a new route that brings additional commercial service to the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The inaugural flight between Grand Junction and Orange County-Santa Ana in southern California was scheduled for Feb. 6. Breeze Airways has scheduled flights between Grand Junction and Orange County-Santa Ana Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The airline also […]

Meeting to detail BLM solar plan

An upcoming meeting in Grand Junction will offer information about plans for solar energy development on public lands. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has scheduled the open house-style meeting for 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St. “The BLM is committed to ensuring public lands do […]

Colorado West Land Trust launches initiative

The Colorado West Land Trust has entered into the public phase of an initiative to raise $1.8 million to bolster conversation efforts in Western Colorado. “The future of our region is inextricably tied to the health of our lands and waters, and today we are confronted by unparalleled challenges threatening our landscapes,” said Rob Bleiberg, […]

U.S. payrolls up 353,000 in January

The new year began with further increases in United States payrolls even as the unemployment rate held steady. Nonfarm payrolls increased 353,000 and the jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent in January, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial estimates for payroll gains the previous two months were […]

Consumer Confidence Index rebounds to two-year high

A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in more than two years on more optimistic assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.8 points between December and January to 114.8. With increases in each of the last three months, the reading climbed to […]

Low-cost perks employee retention tool

Saving money, paying off debt and building for the future present difficult challenges for many employees. There are several low-cost, high-return ways an employer who cares can help employees deal with these challenges while also engendering their loyalty. Here are some ways to help: If you offer a 401(k) plan and have employees who can’t […]

Former state senator appointed to Colorado Mesa University board

Dominick Moreno, a former state legislator who served as majority leader in the Colorado Senate, has been appointed to the board of trustees that oversees Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction. CMU President John Marshall welcomed Moreno’s appointment, citing his legislative experience and dedication to education. “His deep understanding of the legislative process, the […]

Networks Unlimited announces addition and promotions

Tyler Hynes has joined the sales team at Networks Unlimited while Carrie Baker and Cynthia Zuniga have been promoted to account manager positions with the Grand Junction-based information technology firm. Hynes comes from Boston and Denver, where he worked in the technology security sector. Baker and Zuniga were promoted based on their customer focus and […]

Alpine Bank executive receives retirement plan designation

Jennifer Hawley, assistant vice president and trust officer at Alpine Bank in Grand Junction, has received the Certified Retirement Plan Professional designation. The Cannon Financial Institute awards the designation to those working in retirement plan administration. To qualify, recipients must complete educational courses, pass a final exam and agree to follow a code of conduct. […]