Alpine Bank founder receives philanthropy award

Bob Young, founder and chairman of Alpine Bank, has received more recognition for his philanthropic efforts. The Colorado Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals selected Young for its lifetime achievement award. Twelve awards were bestowed as part of National Philanthropy Day. Young was praised for a legacy of personal philanthropy, corporate citizenship and community […]

Grand Junction HR firm announces addition to staff

Gina Archuleta has joined Lighthouse HR Support in Grand Junction as an HR business partner in the firm’s operations department. Archuleta is responsible for executive tasks in the background screening division as well as business development in all areas. She also provides consulting services to clients. She brings to her duties more than 17 years […]

City of Grand Junction names new finance director

Jennifer Tomaszewski has been selected as finance director of the City of Grand Junction. Tomaszewski succeeds Jodi Welch, who retired after working for the city for 32 years. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community, and my family and I are looking forward to this new adventure,” Tomaszewski said. “I already […]

HopeWest PACE announces new director of clinical services

Tracy Barrios has joined the HopeWest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as director of clinical services. “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy to our team,” said Cassie Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of HopeWest, based in Grand Junction. “Her exceptional skills, leadership and commitment to quality care make her an ideal […]

HBA schedules Parade of Homes

The Home and Building Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its annual Parade of Homes for Oct. 6 to 8 and 13 to 15. The self-guided tour showcasing homes, new home technology and design trends will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets sell […]

CMU Foundation, Mesa Youth Services among Pinnacol grant recipients

Pinnacol Assurance, a leading workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, has awarded more than $400,000 to nonprofit organizations, including the Colorado Mesa University Foundation and Mesa Youth Services. Pinnacol Assurance awarded 29 grants in its latest cycle to organizations that align with the company’s commitment to workforce development, safety and economic vitality. “Pinnacol is integral to […]

Burlington Stores to open Grand Junction location

Burlington Stores, a national discount retailer with nearly 1,000 outlets, has announced plans to open a location in Grand Junction this fall. The new store will open in the Grand Mesa Center, located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. The operation will create employment opportunities. Candidates should visit https://burlingtonstores.jobs to obtain more information and […]

HopeWest awarded for hospice care

HopeWest based in Grand Junction has received recognition for its patient care in the latest results of an annual review of hospice organizations. HEALTHCAREfirst named HopeWest a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient. “This award is truly a testament to the incredible care provided by our clinicians — the nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, […]

Hearing scheduled to review new design standards

A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 10 to review new transportation and engineering design standards for the City of Grand Junction. The hearing is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N Fifth St. A final draft of the proposed transportation and engineering design standards (TEDS) […]