Mesa County sales tax collections trend upward

Sales tax collections continue to trend upward in Mesa County, although not for all retail or industry categories. The county collected more than $4.4 million in sales tax in July, an increase of four-tenths of a percent over collections for the same month last year. July collections reflect June sales. The county collected more than […]

Colorado Option broken, and controls won’t fix it

Both the legislative and executive branches of the Colorado government are full of well-intentioned people who routinely pass laws and introduce programs with the intention of correcting economic or social ills. However well-intentioned these efforts might be, often the prescribed government solution doesn’t solve the issue. At times, the solution can end up making the […]

Insurance business ranks among latest-growing firms

A Grand Junction-based insurance firm continues to rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to the latest list compiled for a national publication. Rocky Mountain West Insurance moved up 61 spots to 505th in the Inc. magazine 5000 for 2023. Inc. ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. by […]

Colorado Hay Directory now available

The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]

Ribbon cutting set for 24 Road path

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Aug. 29 to commemorate the completion of a new path along 24 Road in Grand Junction. The detached concrete path runs alongside 24 Road from Patterson Road north to Canyon View Park and includes lighting and a pedestrian bridge. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at […]

Applications sought for Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club grants

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for the Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club grant program. The grant program funds efforts to meet community needs, particularly organizations that support the club’s focus areas of children’s education and literacy, youth leadership and development and hunger abatement. Grant guidelines and applications are available online at the website at […]

Nominations sought for latest automobile giveaway

Nominations will be accepted through midnight Sept. 8 for a program that will award a person an automobile. Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive and MBC Grand Radio in Grand Junction will join in the effort to award a 2005 Ford Explorer that comes with free oil changes for two years. Nominations should explain in 150 words or […]

Accounting firm announces appointments

DWC CPAs and Advisors promoted six members of the staff to new positions with the Western Colorado public accounting and advisory firm. Sarah Fisher was promoted to principal. A certified public accountant, Fisher has worked on the tax team since 2001, focusing on business tax planning, family owned firms and financial planning. She holds a […]