Auto detailing business to relocate to upgraded facility

ColorAuto Detailing will move into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Grand Junction. The business plans to relocate in September from 592 25 Road to 562 S. Westgate Drive. Paul Heckman, owner of ColorAuto Detailing, said the move will enable the company to expand operations and provide beter services to customers. “We are thrilled to announce […]

Community makes list of recommended hospitals

Community Hospital in Grand Junction has been included on a list of hospitals patients are most likely to recommend. Becker’s Healthcare compiled the list using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “We are extremely proud to have been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as […]

Alpine Bank recognized for environmental efforts

Alpine Bank has been recognized for a 16th straight year as a gold-level member of the Colorado Green Business Network. The voluntary program encourages, supports and rewards businesses that comply with environmental regulations and move toward operational sustainability. “We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the Colorado Green Business Network,” said Glen Jammaron, chairman […]

Mesa County sales tax collections trend upward

Sales tax collections continue to trend upward in Mesa County, although not for the retail and some other industry categories. The county collected nearly $4.2 million in sales taxes in August. That was an increase of 1.9 percent over collections for the same month last year. August collections reflect July sales. Through the first eight […]

CMU ranked in college value comparison

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction ranks fifth among 10 Colorado institutions evaluated in an annual comparison taking into account tuition, scholarships and other factors. SmartAsset, a financial technology company that offers advice on personal finance decisions, released the results of its ninth annual Best Value Colleges study. The study compared universities and colleges across […]

Loans offer financing to businesses hurt by highway closure

Applications will be accepted through April 25, 2024 for federal disaster loans offering low-interest financing to small businesses affected by a road closure in Western Colorado. A sinkhole and subsequent damage closed Colorado Highway 133 between Paonia and Somerset from May 2 to June 19. The U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster primarily for […]

Grant aid Colorado businesses with export efforts

A state agency will receive $700,000 to help small businesses in Colorado sell their products and services on a global scale. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is among a total of 49 state and territory agencies that will share $20 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade […]

Grand to fund substance use disorder treatments

Nearly $500,000 will be awarded to help fund efforts in Mesa County and three neighboring Western Colorado counties to provide substance use disorder treatments in the wake of an opioid crisis. The grant was among $2.5 million in new funding the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded to local governments. The Region 13 Opioid Abatement Council […]

Grand Junction park closed as new uses considered

The City of Grand Junction has closed Whitman Park as part of plans to improve the park and use it for special events. Notices were posted closing Whitman Park to non-reservation use. City staff notified visitors to the park. Officers with Grand Junction Police Department will offer visitors resources and information about housing and local […]