Three Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state boards and councils. Jeff Kuhr, director of Mesa County Public Health, was appointed to the State Board of Health. Kuhr serves on the board as a Republican from the 3rd Congressional District. Eric Frazer was appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy. Frazer serves on the […]
State Rep. Matt Soper is among six winners of awards presented by the National Federation of Independent Business. Soper, a Republican from Delta who represents District 54 in the Colorado House of Representatives, received the Guardian of Small Business Award. “Although there were others who had good pro small business voting records in the last […]
Jeremy Chaffin has been appointed to the 21st Judicial District Court in Grand Junction, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Lance Timbreza. Chaffin previously worked as an assistant United States attorney for the District of Colorado, a position he held since 2017. He previously worked as a senior trial deputy district attorney in […]
Julia Currier has joined Colorado West Land Trust as development and communication coordinator. Currier will work with the Grand Junction-based organization on fund-raising, external communications and special events. “Western Colorado holds a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to play a role in conserving it and sharing the great work of the CWLT,” […]
Toni Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Heiden and Castaneda tied for the most closed transactions. Heiden, the owner and managing broker of the firm, has worked in the real estate […]
Barbara Traylor Smith has been appointed to the Colorado Women’s Alliance advisor council. Traylor Smith represents Mesa County on the council, which includes women from 17 other counties. “Barbara is the perfect addition to our organization,” said Joni Inman, executive director of the alliance. “Her knowledge as a financial advisor and entrepreneur, combined with her […]
A genetic counselor has joined Grand Valley Oncology at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Rachel Lawrence brings to her practice training in prenatal, pediatric, cancer, ocular and adult general genetics. She works with patients diagnosed with cancer, including breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Many patients Rachel works with have a family history […]
Hilltop’s Health Access based in Grand Junction offers public assistance enrolling for health insurance. A certified assistance site for Connect for Health, Hilltop’s Health Access offers assistance in navigating the online process, comparing coverage options and completing enrollment. Tax credits are available to qualified Colorado residents to help reduce the cost of their health plans. […]
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Nov. 28 for funding offered through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Mesa County was awarded nearly $66,000 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement existing emergency food and shelter programs in the county. United Way of Mesa County will […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will join with Folds of Honor to collect donations for scholarships of spouses and children of fallen and disabled military service members and first responders. Through Nov. 30, customers will have an option to round up their purchases in restaurants to the nearest dollar or contribute $1, $3, $5 or […]