Kenzie Ross, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction, has been named to the Coldwell Banker’s 30 Under 30 list. The list honors agents under the age of 30 who’ve excelled in sales as well as leadership and philanthropy. The latest recipients were selected from among more than 100,000 agents […]
Landon Law has joined Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction. Law grew up in the Grand Valley and recently returned. She brings to her duties experience not only in real estate, but also her work as a bartender, receptionist, valet, waitress, wrangler, manager of a small chain of pet stores and professional dog […]
The word crops up with increasing regularity in everything from kitchen counter conversations to national news reports. For now, though, there are more questions than answers about the possibility of a recession. When could a recession occur? How severe will a recession be if one does occur? How long will it last? Most important here […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up, but remains below its historical average as uncertainty over inflation, labor shortages and other problems persist. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose four-tenths of a point between June and July to 89.9. The index has remained below […]
An organization that offers free camp programs in Western Colorado to children with serious illnesses has enlisted the assistance of individuals to reach a capital campaign goal of $27 million. Ruth Johnson, founding president and chief executive officer of Roundup River Ranch, said donations are needed to help the organization meet increasing demand for medically […]
An upcoming concert will feature big band music, local wines and food as the final event in an annual fund-raiser supporting health care in Mesa County. The Live in the Grapevines concert is set for Aug. 20 at Grande River Vineyards, 787 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Gates will open at 5 p.m. The concert […]
A state official and former business owner has been promoted to oversee a division supporting small businesses in Colorado. Nikki Maloney was named director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Business Support Division. Maloney joined OEDIT in 2019 to advance development of the Employee Ownership Commission and Office. In 2021, […]
Public meetings will offer participants an opportunity to learn more about proposed changes to U.S. Bureau Land Management plans to protect big game corridors and other habitat in Colorado. Meetings are scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 in Merlot Room 1 of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at 765 Horizon Drive in Grand […]
A state administrator has accepted a federal position to oversee the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Colorado. Doug Vilsack is scheduled to begin his new duties as state director of the BLM on Aug. 14. He previously served as assistant director for parks, wildlife and lands for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Vilsack […]
A state agency has enlisted the assistance of the public to look out for an invasive insect that could damage peaches, grapes and other Colorado crops. The Colorado Department of Agriculture launched an informational website at https://ag.colorado.gov/spotted-lanternfly to teach people how to identify and eradicate the spotted lanternfly. The website offers details about the insect […]