Businesses in rural areas of Colorado have until midnight June 10 to apply for investment funding that will be awarded through the latest Greater Colorado Pitch Series. The third installment of the series will be conducted in conjunction with West Slope Startup Week in Grand Junction. The winners will be announced during an in-person and […]
Colorado Mesa University will receive $39 million in state funding to rebuild the Robinson Theater on the Grand Junction campus. The funding — the single largest amount CMU has ever received from the state — will enable the university to not only better serve performing arts students, but also continue to grow as a cultural […]
Construction continues on a regional cancer center and medical office building at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. More than 1,250 cubic yards of concrete were poured to accommodate two linear accelerators that will provide radiation oncology treatments at the center. “All of the people working on this impressive structure of concrete and rebar are building […]
Intermountain Healthcare has entered into a strategic collaboration with a venture capital firm and its companies to improve care and reduce costs across its health system. Through the collaboration, Intermountain Healthcare and General Catalyst will leverage the Health Assurance Network, a group of companies within the General Catalyst investment portfolio. Intermountain and General Catalyst will […]
A Grand Junction business hopes an observance of Better Hearing and Speech Month in May encourages people to have their hearing tested and take action if they suffer hearing loss. “Many people wait years or even decades to take any action on their hearing loss — if they ever do. Our goal is to inform […]
Mesa County joins nine other counties in an effort to support county, court and criminal justice leaders. The National Association of Counties selected Mesa County for its county courts and justice leaders initiative. “We are excited to be selected from applicants across the nation,” said Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell. “This is perfect timing as […]
A series of community service events and conversations are scheduled for the Grand Valley as part of an effort to promote connections and understanding. The Mesa County Week of Service & Understanding is set for May 31 to June 3. Activities will include food preparation and distribution with Mutual Aid Partners, gardening in the Discovery […]
Officers with the Colorado State Patrol in Western Colorado were recognized for their efforts to reduce impaired driving and speeding while increasing the use of seat belts. The Colorado Department of Transportation and Mothers Against Drug Driving presented the 2022 Law Enforcement Champion awards for the Western Slope and Mountain regions at a May 4 […]
An upcoming festival will offer participants an opportunity to enjoy music, food and activities — and bring along their dogs. The Roice-Hurst Humane Society has scheduled the sixth annual Wüffstock Music Festival for May 14 at the amphitheater at Los Colonias Park in Grand Junction. Gates will open at 2 p.m. Bands will play from […]
Colorado continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of job growth and other economic indicators, according to the latest findings in a quarterly report. But challenges remain, among them rising inflation. “Like many Americans, Coloradans are experiencing high inflation and rising prices for goods and services. These are challenging times for working families […]