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 […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is among the nonprofit organizations across Colorado participating in a new program helping injured workers return to the workforce. Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, launched the return to work program to offer injured workers light duty options while supporting local causes. “Even as injured workers ease […]
A free holiday event featuring entertainers and treats is scheduled to return to downtown Grand Junction. The Spirit of Christmas Walk is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. More than 300 roving entertainers are expected to perform along Main Street and in downtown businesses — everyone from carolers to bluegrass pickers to jazz […]
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to celebrate the opening of the Kooler Garage Doors location in Grand Junction. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at 554 25 Road, Unit 6. “Kooler Garage Doors has been rooted on the Western Slope, and we’re pumped to bring an elevated home service experience with […]
It bodes well for businesses looking for employees and people looking for jobs that Lindsay Bullock brings a passion for service to her new role as director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The center provides an array of resources — everything from hosting job fairs and screening applicants to helping with […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has retreated on less upbeat expectations. “Owners continue to show a dismal view about future sales growth and business conditions, but are still looking to hire new workers,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages […]
A total of more than $15,000 will be awarded to theater programs at four Mesa County School District 51 high schools, proceeds from what was billed as the 240-Mile Theater Run. Mark Leistico raised the money while participating in the Moab 240 Endurance Run. “Of course, being able to accomplish something like running 240 miles […]
Customers who purchase water from the City of Grand Junction can now monitor water use through online accounts. The advanced metering infrastructure system shows customers how much water they’re using, helping them to conserve water and manage monthly spending. “The benefits of the new online smart water meter system for customers include being able to […]