A series of performances are scheduled for the first season of the Colorado West Performing Arts Company, a newly founded professional ballet company in Grand Junction. Theresa Kahl, owner of Absolute Dance in Grand Junction, and Nicole Wilkinson, an instructor there, formed the company as a nonprofit for the 2022-23 season. They reviewed applications from […]
A Grand Junction-based real estate firm once again ranks among the top 1,000 brokers in the United States. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Prime Properties ranks 255th in the RISMedia Power Broker Report for 2022. “We’ve seen low inventory, price appreciation, increased interest rates and many other changes to the market over the last year. Our agents […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has rebounded on more upbeat expectations, but concerns persist over inflation and labor shortages. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.9 points in August. But at 91.8, the latest reading remained below the 48-year average of 98 for an eighth […]
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 […]