Listings due June 30 for Colorado Hay Directory

Listings will be accepted through June 30 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2024 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August through Colorado State University Extension offices and various livestock associations as well as at agricultural events. “If you’re selling hay, the hay directory […]

Index: Inflation hampers small business optimism

A measure of optimism among small business owners increased, but continued to reflect pessimism produced in part by inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.2 points between March and April. But at 89.7, the latest reading remains below the 50-year average of 98 for the index. “Cost […]

HopeWest nurses among Nightingale Award honorees

Shayna Currington, Sandie Fritzlan and Leticia Paz Lopez, registered nurses with HopeWest based in Grand Junction, were among the local honorees for the Nightingale Award. A total of 42 nurses were nominated by their peers and leaders for the Nightingale Luminary Award and honored at an April 6 event in Grand Junction. Paz Lopez was […]

Sports broadcaster honored for high school coverage

Jim Davis, sports and program director for an all sports radio station in Grand Junction has been recognized for his efforts. The Colorado High School Athletics Directors Association named Davis its outstanding media person for interscholastic sports coverage. The award, which recognizes contributions and dedication to high school athletics, was presented during the association’s annual […]

West Star Aviation names director of quality control

Josh Perkins has been hired as director of quality control for the enterprise segment at West Star Aviation. Perkins will oversee operations at West Star facilities in Grand Junction as well as Alton, Ill,; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Perryville, Mo. He’ll work out of Grand Junction. Perkins previously worked for PHI Aviation as director of maintenance […]

Massage therapist adds light therapy to practice

Alfredo Rosales Jr. now offers blue and red near-infrared light therapy at Empowered Bodywork, his Grand Junction massage practice. “I want to bring more body healing benefits to people,” Rosales said. “Light therapy is a great complement when done in conjunction with massage therapy as it greatly reduces chronic inflammation.” Red light therapy induces a […]

Grand Junction law firm honored for pro bono efforts

Rider & Quesenberry was recognized for a 14th consecutive year for its commitment to pro bono services. Stephanie Rubinstein, an attorney with the Grand Junction law firm, accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Colorado Supreme Court during an April 18 ceremony at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center in Denver. The Colorado Supreme Court […]