An upcoming event planned for Grand Junction will offer participants an opportunity to talk about the outdoor recreation industry and economic development. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) has scheduled a presentation and listening session for 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at Base Camp Beer Works, 2575 U.S. Highway 6 & 50, Unit […]
Candidates in a variety of races have been invited to participate in debates hosted by Club 20 in Grand Junction. The debates are scheduled for Sept. 10 in the Robinson Theater at Colorado Mesa University. Sessions are set for 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. and 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. “Now, more […]
Both payrolls and the number of people counted among those unsuccessfully looking for work increased in the United States in August. Nonfarm payrolls grew 315,000 and the unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point to 3.7 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll gains for the previous two […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions, but concerns about inflation and recession persist. “August’s improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional (interest) rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short-term,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators […]
Laura Carroll of Delta has been appointed to the Medical Services Board, which adopts rules and regulations for the Colorado Medicaid and indigent care program. Carroll serves as a resident of the Third Congressional District with knowledge of medical assistance programs.
Carolyn Sandeen-Hall, Gary DeYoung and Kyle Coltrinari were elected to the Grand Valley Power board of directors. Sandeen-Hall ran as an incumbent and received the most votes — 1,562 — in the election. DeYoung received 1,428 votes and Coltrinari 1,265 votes. Rod Martinez ranked fourth with 1,208 votes. Sandeen-Hall, DeYoung and Coltrinari will serve three-year […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top-performing agent for July at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden, the owner and broker of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. She’s worked more than 40 years in the Western Colorado real estate market and received emeritus […]
Dr. Michael Trowbridge has retired after practicing more than 30 years with Colorado West Otolaryngologists in Grand Junction. Trowbridge joined the practice in 1989 and served as a teacher and mentor to many residents and physicians. He also served at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction as a board member and chief of staff. […]
The Two Rivers Conservation and Recreation Roundtable is among the latest recipients of grants supporting organizations working to protect the outdoors and outdoor recreation in Colorado. The Two Rivers Conservation and Recreation Roundtable received $30,000. Located in Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties, the group convenes outdoor recreation and conservation leaders, local governments and land managers […]
The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]