A year of ups and downs in the U.S. labor market ended with payrolls up and the monthly unemployment rate down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 223,000 in December as the jobless rate edged down a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The payroll […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling a recession that could start next year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell 1 percent to 113.5 in November. The index has dropped in each of the last nine months and 3.7 percent over the past six months. Separate […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to it highest level in eight months on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.9 points to 108.3 in November. The gain reversed two months of declines to reach the highest reading since April. Measures of current […]
Jared Prochnow of Fruita has been reappointed to the Colorado Juvenile Parole Board and serves as chairman. Prochnow was reappointed to a four-year term expiring in 2026. He’s among five public members not employed by the state to serve on the nine-member board. The board grants, denies, revokes and otherwise specifies conditions of parole for […]
Andrea Haitz, president of the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education, has been elected to the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Board of Directors. Established in 1940, the CASB advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 school board members and superintendents in the state. The organization also provides services and training for […]
Michael Caflisch has been named executive director of the Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA). Caflisch brings to his duties more than 40 years of experience, including 26 years in numerous roles with Boeing and six years as chief executive officer of Aircraft Performance Group. “CABA makes such an impact in Colorado representing the needs of […]
Mary Kruse was among the agents honored for their sales performance for November at Heiden Home Realty in Grand Junction. Kruse posted the highest dollar volume in closings for the month. She tied for most closings with Anthony Heiden, Toni Heiden, Mike Moran and Kathy Tomkins. In addition to her work as an agent, Kruse […]
Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Dec. 24 to 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Due to holiday staffing levels, the Collbran, Orchard Mesa and Palisade branches will be closed Dec. 30. The Collbran, De Beque, Orchard Mesa and Palisade branches will be closed Dec. 31. For […]
West Star Aviation in Grand Junction has been recognized for its support of military service members and their family members. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented West Star Aviation with its Patriotic Employer and Statement of Support awards. Established in 1972, ESGR recognizes employers that support employee service in the military, particularly […]
Credit Union of Colorado will accept through Dec. 30 donations for its winter clothing drive. New or gently used hats, gloves, scarves, socks and other winter clothing may be dropped off at Credit Union of Colorado branches, including the branch at 202 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations will be delivered to community outreach […]