Community Hospital to break ground on cancer center

Community Hospital to break ground on cancer center

Construction is underway on a regional cancer center and medical office building at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. The 130,000-square-foot James Pulsipher Regional Cancer Center and medical office building is set for completion in 2023 and expected to cost about $53 million. “We are extremely proud of this project,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief […]

Accounting and advisory firm offers wealth management services

Dalby, Wendland & Co., a regional public accounting and business advisory firm based in Grand Junction, now offers wealth management services. DWC Wealth Advisors integrates wealth management services with estate planning, retirement and tax services. “The combination of having a CPA advisor and wealth advisor on the same team and collaborating to provide advice on […]

Applications sought for Bray Cares grants

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 15 for the latest round of grants from the Bray Cares Foundation. Grants of $500 to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified, tax-exempt organizations working to address housing needs in Mesa County. Grants will target projects that provide emergency shelter and rent assistance, offer affordable housing for […]

Fund-raising campaign under way for wildfire coalition

A public fund-raising campaign is scheduled to continue through Sept. 30 for the Two Rivers Wildfire Coalition. The Western Colorado Community Foundation will match donations up to $5,000. Funding also will enable the coalition to pursue larger grants.  A collaborative effort of federal, state, local, nonprofit and private agencies, the coalition strives to protect Mesa […]

Rocky Mountain Gun Club closes Grand Junction facilities

Rocky Mountain Gun Club has closed its indoor ranges and other facilities in Grand Junction. The club announced the closure in a news release, citing challenges over the past two years. “This is a heartbreaking reality for us all, ownership, members, staff and the community we serve.” The club announced plans to reimburse unused membership […]

Western Colorado unions sponsor vaccination clinic

The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians, IBEW Local 111, CEA and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to sponsor a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Grand Junction. The CDHPE vaccine bus will offer free vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 […]

Pinnacol offers help in setting up home offices

Pinnacol Assurance offers an online video designed to help employees working remotely set up ergonomic home offices and reduce the risk of injuries. The instructional video demonstrates how employees can adjust their chairs and workstation components. It addresses chair features and adjustments, workstation setup and positioning and desk organization. “Employers with remote employees should be […]

Shelter pet adoption event set for Sept. 18

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society has joined in a nationwide campaign promoting the adoption of shelter pets. The Clear the Shelters event is usually held one weekend, but has been extended to a month to accommodate COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.  In addition, a one-day adoption event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at […]

Businesses challenged in join in bike month event

Businesses and organizations can join in the fall edition of an event encouraging Mesa County residents to bicycle not only for transportation, but also fun and fitness. Grand Valley Bike Month in September will include a challenge in which businesses and organizations try bike commuting anytime during the week of Sept. 19 and 25.  Participants […]

Palisade Art Festival planned for Sept. 25-26

The Palisade Art Festival, an event featuring artists from around the country displaying a variety of work, is scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26. The free festival is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Veteran’s Memorial Park on West Eighth Street. Participating artists will display works in 13 fine art categories […]