Tax revenues are expected to increase as the Colorado economy recovers, according to the latest government forecasts. “Today’s forecast shows that Colorado’s recovery is well under way and that many of our efforts to boost the economy have been successful,” said State Rep. Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon who serves as chairwoman of the […]
Members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado say they’re opposed to sales taxes on services, according to the latest results of an annual poll. Members also opposed additional compensation for employees whose work schedules are changed without notice, but favored limits on gubernatorial powers during emergencies. The National Federation of Independent Business sends […]
Colorado continues to rank among the top 10 destinations for do-it-yourself movers, according to the latest analysis of national migration trends based on U-Haul truck rentals. Colorado dropped one spot to seventh in the 2021 U-Haul Growth Index. Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs ranked among the top cities in the state for growth. Other […]
A measure of consumer confidence continues to increase on more upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 115.8 in December. That’s a gain of 3.9 points over a reading that was revised upward for November. For December, a component of the index tracking current assessments […]
The standard of living in the United States remains high today compared to many other countries. Historically, though, that wasn’t the case. Since the 1840s, economic and social developments, industrialization and technical progress have created new expectations for wealth and longevity. The largest gains occurred during the first half of the 20th century, when life […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction welcomed the first baby born there in 2022 with a basket full of gifts. “The past couple of years have been challenging with COVID-19, so we are very excited to ring in the new year in this special way,” said Marsha Bagby, director of the Birth Place at Community Hospital. […]
Tim Fry, Gary Reiff and Charles Dukes have been appointed to the board of trustees that oversees Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Fry and Reiff, both Democrats, to terms expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Fry comes from Grand Junction and Reiff from Denver. Dukes, an unaffiliated from Commerce City, will […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top-performing agent for December at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden, owner and broker of the firm, posted the most closed transactions and highest combined dollar volume for the month. She has worked in the real estate industry for more than 40 years and received the emeritus designation […]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has appointed five Grand Junction residents to state boards. Erika Hoy and Crystal Kisselburgh, were appointed to the State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners. Hoy serves on the board as a certified addiction counselor and Kisselburgh a licensed addiction counselor. The board adopts rules and regulations, conducts examinations, and grants or […]
Members of a Western Colorado credit union have approved a merger expected to increased their access to financial products and services. The Dec. 30 vote was the last step in the process to merge Western Rockies Federal Credit Union based in Grand Junction with Canvas Credit Union based in Englewood. The boards of the two […]