Payrolls continue to grow in the United States, but the unemployment rate also has climbed from a 50-year low. Nonfarm payrolls increased 339,000 and the jobless rate rose three-tenths of a point to 3.7 percent in May, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial estimates for payroll gains for […]
A measure of consumer confidence continues to retreat on less optimistic assessments of business and labor conditions in the United States. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.4 points to 102.3 in May. Components of the index tracking current conditions and short-term expectations both decreased. “Consumer confidence declined in May as consumers’ […]
Overall sales tax collections held steady in Mesa County in April compared to a year ago. The county collected more than $4.1 million in April, $792 more than what was collected during the same month a year ago.April collections reflect March sales. Collections on retail sales neared $2.4 million, a decrease of nearly $116,000 and […]
The largest public accounting firm headquartered in Western Colorado has a new name Dalby, Wendland & Co. changed its name to DWC CPAs and Advisors. The rebrand occurs as the firm makes its 75th year in business in 2023. In coming months, the firm will unveil an updated logo and colors as well as a […]
A Grand Junction-based health care organization has entered into an agreement to provide additional services to Medicare customers in Mesa and Delta counties. Under the agreement, Monument Health will provide health care services to Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage customers in the two counties. Monument Health will provide population health management services as a part of […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center and its cancer and breast care centers in Grand Junction have received accreditation for patient care. The American Society for Radiation Oncology Accreditation Program for Excellence accredited the radiation oncology program at St. Mary’s Medical Center Cancer Centers of Colorado. Only 200 facilities nationwide have received the accreditation. St. Mary’s first […]
Applications are available for a new program that will provide electric bicycles to people who live or work in two business districts in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction will offer the Ebike to Work Ownership Program to provide 40 ebikes to residents who live or work in the Horizon Drive Business Improvement District […]
Applications will be accepted through June 2 for a steering committee to help the City of Grand Junction develop a resiliency and sustainability plan. “Members of the community who want to help guide resiliency and sustainability efforts undertaken by the City of Grand Junction are invited to apply for the new steering committee,” said Tamra […]
The Mesa Conservation District based in Grand Junction is among the conservation districts and other organizations joining in an expanding soil health program in Colorado. A total of 21 conservation districts and seven other organizations have joined the list of administrating entities for the Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) Plus program in the state. Conservation […]
Mesa County is among 25 counties in Colorado to receive grants to help them acquire ballot printers. Delta and Montrose counties also received grants. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awarded a total of $515,765 as part of the printer grant program. Counties will use the grants to acquire new printers for use with their […]