Mesa County has received a $110,000 grant to help fund efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) awarded the grant to battle the beetles, an invasive pest that damages agricultural crops as well as ornamental plants and turf grass. “CDA is committed to protecting the Western Slope from this voracious […]
United Way of Mesa has received a $50,000 grant to help fund efforts to address homelessness. The Wells Fargo Foundation grant will support the United to Solve Homelessness program, as well as the Resource Center a joint project with HomewardBound of the Grand Valley. Keira Auld, community impact and marketing manager with United Way of […]
A meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to identify concerns and common needs for agricultural producers in Western Colorado. Janie VanWinkle, a fellow with the AgriWest initiative, will lead the discussion at the meeting set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds community building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50. The Ribber […]
Colorado ranked sixth in a comparison of the best and worse state economies. Colorado ranked among the top 20 states for economic activity, economic health and potential for innovation. WalletHub compiled the ranking based on 28 indicators of economic performance and strength, including growth in gross domestic product, business startup activity, share of jobs in […]
A Grand Junction-based accounting firm will honor a retiring accountant by establishing a college scholarship in her name. DWC CPAs and Advisors will offer the Donna M. Hardy accounting scholarship at Colorado Mesa University for the 2024-2025 academic year. Hardy, a certified public accountant and certified valuation analyst, retired after working four decades in public accounting. […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District joins in National Mosquito Control Awareness Week to educate people about the dangers of mosquitoes and the importance of mosquito control. “This time of year is critical for people to be extra aware. We all tend to spend more time outdoors camping, barbecuing and recreating. Mosquitoes will take every […]
The Mesa County Libraries Foundation plans a fund-raising celebration of its 30th anniversary. The Sippin’ in the Stacks event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. June 23 at the central library at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. Tickets sell for $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For reservations or more […]
Yeah. I thought my last column was my last column on the personal conundrum I have with the Mesa County Republican leadership and JJ Fletcher. But as I stated in my headline for the last column, these folks are the gift that keeps on giving. This time with a little help from their friends. It’s […]
President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda delivers generational investments to grow America’s economy, restore competitiveness, tackle climate change and reshore manufacturing. All while strengthening small businesses, the backbone of our economy. The Investing in America agenda has fueled a historic nationwide small business boom, with the first, second and third strongest years of new […]
Timberline Bank headquartered in Grand Junction announced an alliance with the Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Confluence Team to provide a range of services to clients. “Clients entrust us not only with their wealth, but also with their aspirations for the future. Our alliance with Ashton Thomas’ Confluence Team reinforces our commitment to providing comprehensive financial […]