The Baker’s Boutique in Grand Junction has joined with title sponsor Vectra Bank and other business partners in the annual Gifts from the Heart Valentine’s Day fund-raiser for MarillacHealth. Boxes of four handcrafted cupcakes — each with different flavors, frostings and toppings — are available for $20. Purchases will benefit the mission of MarillacHealth to […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has implemented a program to promote employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Supporting our community is at the forefront of our mission,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “Project SEARCH is one more way Community Hospital can help foster young talent […]
A primary care office providing direct-to-consumer health care has opened in Grand Junction. Judith Shue, a board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, will lead the Doctor Nurse Practice, located at 2232 N. Seventh St., Unit 7. The Doctor Nurse Practice is a member of the national FreedomDoc community. Shue said she started the […]
Alpine Bank hopes to donate $2.5 million to Colorado nonprofit and community organizations in 2023 as part of a celebration of 50 years in business. Alpine Bank operates a loyalty debit card program in which the bank donates 10 cents every time a customer uses one of the special cards for a purchase. “Just like […]
A restaurant franchise known for its ButterBurgers, Wisconsin cheese curds and fresh frozen custard has opened a location in Grand Junction. Veronica Santoyo and Ryan Koster have opened a Culver’s at 582 24 1/2 Road. The location is the fourth for the chain west of Denver and 900th nationwide. Koster also owns and operates a […]
A search is under way for a new executive director of Club 20 to succeed Christian Reece. Reece announced she’s leaving Club 20 at the end of February. She plans to joins the University of Colorado as outreach and engagement regional program manager for Western Colorado. Reece joined Club 20 in 2015 and was at […]
Work is underway on projects to widen 24 and G roads in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction plans to widen 24 Road to five lanes as well as construct a two-lane roundabout at its intersection with G Road, which also will be widened. In addition, the project includes bike lanes, sidewalks, lighting and […]
A family medicine practice has joined MarillacHealth and the efforts of the nonprofit health center to provide a range of services to Mesa County residents. Dr. JJ Stroh and her team joined MarillacHealth at the end of January. They will continue to serve current patients and new patients from a clinic at 2139 N. 12th […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continues to increase on a year-over-year basis in Grand Junction. Use and lodging tax collections also have increased. The City of Grand Junction collected more than $5 million in sales taxes in December, the latest month for which reports are available. That’s an increase of almost […]
An upcoming event will offer information about a new dual stream curbside recycling program scheduled to start in areas of Grand Junction in March. The event is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the auditorium of Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N. Fifth St. The City of Grand Junction plans to offer […]