Colorado West Land Trust has completed a conservation easement on more than 27 acres in the Redlands area of Grand Junction. Located between the Ridges and Redlands 360 development, the easement will ensure continued public access to trails on the property. Greg and Dot Hoskin conveyed the property for the easement. In doing so, the […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District has once again asked residents to join in efforts to fight the bite as part of an observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week through June 25. Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District, said an increase in snowfall in the mountains and subsequent runoff has […]
Colorado ranks third in an analysis of the most improved states for retirees. Colorado moved up 30 spots from 33rd to third in the analysis, which takes into account the span between 2019 and 2023. “Over the last five years, we’ve witnessed a substantial shift in the retirement landscape across the United States,” said Barry […]
Mesa County sales tax collections slipped on a year-over-year basis in May for Mesa County with declines in the retail sector as well as other industry sectors. Sales and lodging tax collections increased in Grand Junction during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same span in 2022. Mesa County collected more than $4 […]
Mesa County will receive more than $4 million in the latest payment in lieu of taxes on federal lands in the county. The payment is once again the single largest to a Colorado county out of more than $45.5 million in so-called PILT payments in the state for the 2023 fiscal year. Nationwide, the U.S. […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners edged up, but still reflects concerns. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose four-tenths of a point in May. But at 89.4, the index remained below its historical average of 98 for a 17th consecutive month. “Overall, small business owners […]
Mesa County commissioners have vowed to work with local entities to ease property taxes in the midst of rising home prices. “Forty-four taxing entities in Mesa County have the ability to reduce their mill levies and help aid in the reduction of taxes owed. We will be coordinating with all of them and encouraging them […]
An electric cooperative serving Mesa County has announced an agreement to purchase power from a Denver-based supplier. Grand Valley Power selected Guzman Energy to provide electricity under a 15-year agreement scheduled to begin June 1, 2028. Until then, Grand Valley Power will continue to purchase electricity from Xcel Energy. “After navigating several years of volatile […]
The deadline for submitting proposals for presentations and speakers at the upcoming West Slope Startup Week has been extended to June 16. The free regional business conference is scheduled for Aug. 21 to 25 in Durango. The event will be held both in-person and virtually, offering participants the option to choose between the two. “We […]
Business, community and human service agency leaders have been invited to participate in an event intended to help them better understand the experiences of living in poverty. United Way of Mesa County has scheduled the event for June 9 using its community action poverty simulation kit. “This program helps people understand the complexities and frustrations […]