An upcoming event in Grand Junction will showcase electric vehicles. The Experience Electric Road Show is scheduled for April 30 at Lincoln Park. Additional events are set for May 7 in Steamboat Springs, May 21 in Eagle and June 4 in Glenwood Springs. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with a presentation in the […]
Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a community hall in De Beque. The Mesa County Commissioners approved a nearly $5 million contract to construct the hall at the corner of Fourth Street and Roan Creek Drive. Construction is scheduled to conclude in the fall of 2024. The contract approval follows open house events […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has declined on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 2.7 points to 101.3 in April. A component of the index tracking consumer assessments of current conditions increased. But a component tracking their short-term outlook decreased and remains at […]
Two businesses and three individuals were recognized for their community efforts in Fruita. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce presented five awards during its annual banquet. The Fruita chamber welcomed 138 new businesses as members in 2022. That brings to 500 the number of businesses the chamber serves. The chamber presented its Member Business of […]
Life by Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth and those in need through the power of music, donated $5,000 to the Mesa County School District 51 Foundation. Life by Music also donated 12 Epiphone Starling acoustic guitars as part of the Gibson Gives program. The donation follows the Moody’s Music Gala fund-raiser at […]
Tara Szwejcer has launched Blondie Yoga to provide yoga classes at Grand Valley wineries and breweries. A certified yoga instructor, Szwejcer offers vinyasa and hatha classes designed to increase body awareness as well as strengthen the body and mind. By offering her services at local businesses, including wineries and breweries, Szwejcer hopes to help support […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction hosted an Earth Day celebration in part to highlight conservation and sustainability efforts. The sustainability and diversity council at the hospital hosted an event that included giveaways of plants and garden seeds. Stephanie Marsicovetere, chairwoman of the council, said the event also promoted a collaboration with the City of Grand […]
Antonelli’s Advanced Automotive in Grand Junction joined in an effort to donate another car to a person in need of a vehicle. The automotive repair shop gave away a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The recipient also received free oil changes for two years. Frank Keller donated the car for the program, while Moore’s Autobody and Bookcliff […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated to its lowest level in more than two years, signaling a growing possibility of recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell 1.2 percent to 108.4 in March. The index has declined for a full year, dropping to its lowest level […]
Cynthia Castaneda and Toni Heiden were honored as the best-selling agents for March at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in closings for the month. Castaneda has worked as a real estate professional since 2007. Heiden is the owner and broker of Heiden […]