New hours of operations soon will take effect at the Mesa County community services campus in Grand Junction. Starting Nov. 6, the new hours will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday at the Mesa County Workforce Center located at 512 29 1/2 Road as well […]
Windsor Fashions, a retailer with more than 330 stores in the United States, has opened a store in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Windsor Fashions provides a wide selection of women’s apparel for all occasions — everything from date nights and brunch with the girls to Halloween and New Year’s Eve. The store also […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 27 for funding for projects that combine solar energy and agricultural operations in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture expects to invest $500,000 in agrivoltaic projects that include solar energy installations with crop production or livestock grazing. “Adding solar energy development to working farms and ranches is […]
A series of events raised a total of nearly $66,000 to help fund medical, dental and behavioral health care in Mesa County. The events, marketed collectively as Edesia, raised $65,972 for MarillacHealth. The events included the Edesia wine dinner and Edesia food and wine showcase at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade as well as […]
Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the Latino community in the United States. The celebration reminds us of the American fabric of diverse traditions and stories woven together. The U.S. Small Business Administration remains committed to the success of Hispanic communities. More Hispanics than […]
One definition of affordability is linked to the idea households shouldn’t be cost-burdened by housing. A cost-burdened household is one in which housing costs — rent or mortgage payments plus taxes and utilities — consume more than 30 percent of monthly income. Spending more than 50 percent of income on housing is considered a severe […]
A Costco Wholesale operation opening in Grand Junction is expected to include 275 net new jobs and a $59 million capital investment. “What this will do is bring jobs, quality jobs that pay well and have really impressive benefit packages and offer opportunities for advancement to people within this community,” said Grand Junction Mayor Anna […]
Sales tax collections declined on a year-over-year basis for Mesa County in September, although year-to-date collections in 2023 continue to outpace 2022. The county collected more than $4.2 million in sales taxes in September. That was a 5.1 percent decrease compared to the same month a year ago. September collections reflect August sales. Through the […]
Staff with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife are evaluating their next steps to eradicate zebra mussels from Highline Lake after discovering previous efforts weren’t successful. “This is heartbreaking,” said Robert Walters, invasive species program manager. “We knew this was a possibility, but held out hope lowering lake levels to expose shoreline and the application of […]
A campaign will continue through October in Mesa County to encourage conversations about mental health, self-care and a more supportive community. Monument Health joined with Hilltop Community Resources to launch the inaugural OK2StepAway Challenge. “In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of work, personal life and societal pressures can often feel overwhelming, it’s crucial to […]