The Colorado West Land Trust has entered into the public phase of an initiative to raise $1.8 million to bolster conversation efforts in Western Colorado. “The future of our region is inextricably tied to the health of our lands and waters, and today we are confronted by unparalleled challenges threatening our landscapes,” said Rob Bleiberg, […]
Tickets are on sale for an annual festival showcasing films featuring outdoor sports, remote locations and environmental issues. Stops on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 2023 and 2024 world tour are set for Feb. 14 at the Colorado Mesa University ballroom in Grand Junction, Feb. 15 and 16 at the Avalon Theater in downtown […]
The new year began with further increases in United States payrolls even as the unemployment rate held steady. Nonfarm payrolls increased 353,000 and the jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent in January, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial estimates for payroll gains the previous two months were […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in more than two years on more optimistic assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.8 points between December and January to 114.8. With increases in each of the last three months, the reading climbed to […]
Saving money, paying off debt and building for the future present difficult challenges for many employees. There are several low-cost, high-return ways an employer who cares can help employees deal with these challenges while also engendering their loyalty. Here are some ways to help: If you offer a 401(k) plan and have employees who can’t […]
Dominick Moreno, a former state legislator who served as majority leader in the Colorado Senate, has been appointed to the board of trustees that oversees Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction. CMU President John Marshall welcomed Moreno’s appointment, citing his legislative experience and dedication to education. “His deep understanding of the legislative process, the […]
Tyler Hynes has joined the sales team at Networks Unlimited while Carrie Baker and Cynthia Zuniga have been promoted to account manager positions with the Grand Junction-based information technology firm. Hynes comes from Boston and Denver, where he worked in the technology security sector. Baker and Zuniga were promoted based on their customer focus and […]
Jennifer Hawley, assistant vice president and trust officer at Alpine Bank in Grand Junction, has received the Certified Retirement Plan Professional designation. The Cannon Financial Institute awards the designation to those working in retirement plan administration. To qualify, recipients must complete educational courses, pass a final exam and agree to follow a code of conduct. […]
Laura Holm, Lorrie McClaskey, Kim Larson and Tanya Peters have returned to Bay Equity Home Loans in Grand Junction. Holm and McClaskey work as branch managers, Larson as a loan officer and Peters as a production manager. “Bay Equity is the most dynamic and successful group of lending professionals in Western Colorado,” Holm said. “We […]
More than 500 pieces of hand-crafted history from the former Columbine Elementary School in Grand Junction are now on permanent display at the Mesa County Libraries Central Branch. Columbine Elementary School students and employees created the tile project during the 1997-98 school year. In 1997, Grand Junction parents, artists and teachers were given the opportunity […]