While holiday spending is expected to reach record levels, one survey of consumers also reflects what was described as a somewhat cautious mood. The National Retail Federation forecast holiday spending in November and December to grow to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion. If realized, that range would constitute a 3 percent to 4 percent […]
Outdoor recreation contributed nearly $13.9 billion to the Colorado economy and employed almost 130,000 people in 2022, according to the latest results of an annual reported compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. “We are grateful to the BEA for gathering this data showing clearly that the outdoor industry is a critical economic driver […]
A nationwide wireless service provider has enabled its smartphones and tablets with technology from a Grand Junction-based company to better manage streaming content. FreeMo announced it’s enabling it affordable connectivity program devices with content shaping solutions from Sky Peak Technologies that will enable subscribers to view up to 10 times more streaming video content from […]
The Junior Service League of Grand Junction awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations in Mesa County to support their work in family and children services, children’s arts and recreation opportunities. Junior Service League members awarded the grants at a reception for the recipients. “Awarding these grants is the culmination of […]
A program will help students at Shelledy Elementary School in Fruita learn to ride bicycles. The HDR Foundation joined with All Kids Bike to bring the kindergarten physical education program to Shelledy Elementary. “Teaching students to ride a bike is a rate of passage,” said Cami Kidd, principal at the school. “It provides opportunities to […]
Applications will be accepted through Jan. 5 from agricultural businesses in Colorado interested in hiring paid interns in 2024. Kate Greenberg, the commissioner of agriculture, said ag producers have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with those looking to get into the industry. “Through paid, hands-on internships and stipends to the businesses, we’re […]
A Colorado-based power cooperative plans to close a coal-fired power plant in northwest Colorado earlier than initially expected. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association also announced plans to close a unit of a coal-fired plant in Arizona as well as procure additional energy through renewable sources and battery storage. A Westminster-based cooperative with 45 members that […]
The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a request for information about what train vehicles might be available for proposed passenger service between Denver and Craig. The request isn’t a solicitation for bids or meant to result in a contract or order for equipment, but rather an effort to understand what’s available. “Let’s get rolling […]
A state agency is seeking applications for qualified organizations that will play a role in expanding a registered apprenticeship program in Colorado. Apprenticeship Colorado, part of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Office of the Future of Work, will recognize apprenticeship intermediaries. A virtual town hall is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Jan. […]
A monthly index tracking the economy in rural areas of Colorado and nine other states has dropped to a three-year low. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell for a third straight month. At 40.4, the latest reading remains below growth-neutral 50. The overall reading for Colorado fell 16.5 points to 58.9. Overall […]