Dr. Jeffrey Burnham and Leiah Burnham were named the 2026 Cattleman and Cattlewoman of the Year at the Mesa County Cattlemen’s Association annual banquet, recognizing their decades-long service to the county’s livestock industry and agricultural community. The MCCA highlighted the Burnhams’ longstanding commitment to local producers, veterinary care and the day-to-day realities of ranching in […]
The HBA of Western Colorado formally inducted Dave Hancock as its 2026 president, marking a new leadership term for the regional homebuilding organization. Hancock was inducted Jan. 21 during the HBA’s all-member luncheon, according to the association. He is the owner and operator of Porter Homes, where he oversees day-to-day operations with an emphasis on […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will host a Heart Health Fair on Feb. 6 to start National Heart Month, reminding the community that good heart health can be a team sport. The event will take place in the hospital lobby from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registered nurse Katie Klima, chest pain coordinator at […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance setting the salary for the city’s interim city attorney during its most recent regular meeting. The vote followed public debate over the transparency of the city attorney hiring process and criticism raised in a recent opinion column by former City […]
Timberline Bank announced in late January it launched Timberline Mortgage, a new mortgage division created to deliver personalized, competitive home-financing solutions backed by the strength, stability, and local commitment of a community bank. The bank said in a news release, “This strategic expansion reflects Timberline Bank’s ongoing investment in serving Colorado communities and deepening relationships […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times In its Jan. 21-28, 2026, edition, The Business Times reported on the Town of Palisade’s effort to move forward with a long-planned wastewater transfer to the Clifton Sanitation District, the focus was on rising construction costs, funding gaps and tightening regulatory deadlines tied to decommissioning the town’s lagoon system. Since […]
SEE RELATED STORY: Doing mental healthcare differently For more information about Ava Health, go online to helloavahealth.com or call 970-239-8740. Follow Ava Health on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Grand opening is Feb. 20 Ava Health will open for business on Feb. 9 at its Crossroads Campus, 2784 Crossroads Blvd. in […]
Ava Health opens Feb. 9 with transparency at the heart of its business model Tim Harty, The Business Times Chris Bennett uses the word transparent frequently when discussing Ava Health, an addiction and mental health treatment center that will open Feb. 9 at 2784 Crossroads Blvd. in Grand Junction. Because of all of the things […]
Tender Gifts’ plans changed for the better Tim Harty, The Business Times Last March, Tender Gifts Birth & Wellness Center thought it was going to reside in the building that previously housed Bloomin’ Babies, anticipating a May 2025 move-in. That didn’t happen, but it worked out for the best. Later this month, Tender Gifts will […]
626 on Rood closing; Junct’n Square on Rood stepping in The owners of 626 on Rood announced on Facebook on Jan. 20 they will be closing the fine-dining restaurant on March 28, ending a run of nearly two decades. The restaurant opened in December 2006. The Facebook post said: “For 20 years, you’ve filled our […]