Jill Calvert has been hired as executive director of the Mesa County Department of Human Services. Todd Starr has been hired as Mesa County Attorney. Calvert will return to Mesa County from Colorado Springs, where she served as director of children, youth and family services for El Paso County. She worked 23 years for the […]
Bonnie Davis has joined the Palisade Area Chamber of Commerce as executive director. Davis said she’s looking forward to talking to chamber members about want they want, maintaining chamber events and improving on how those events support the community. Davis brings to her latest position experience in management and marketing as well as corporate event […]
Patrick O’Leary has been promoted to president of WSI Global based in Grand Junction. H. Merritt Kinsey, chairman of the company, and the board of directors promoted O’Leary. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing the company and its day-to-day operations. O’Leary brings to his new duties nearly 30 years of experience […]
The Grand Junction Brush and Palette Club has scheduled its 74th annual fine art show. The show is set for Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 at the Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St. An opening reception and awards ceremony is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The show is open to the public and will […]
The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians, IBEW Local 111, 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 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 and 29 […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Western Colorado Health Care System has received the highest star rating for its Community Living Center in Grand Junction. The rating is measured against private nursing homes through comparative data and methods from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Community Living Center has received the highest star […]
The Counseling & Education Center in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual course on resilience. “This course is geared towards people who are taking care of other people, animals or the environment and whose work puts them at risk of compassion fatigue, which can lead to traumatic stress,” said Hali Nurnberg, executive director of the […]
A senior expo will offer information from businesses and agencies offering a range of services. The BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair also will offer food and entertainment, prizes and a ceremony honoring volunteers. The Beacon Senior News has scheduled the free event for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Grand Junction Convention […]
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County has scheduled an annual breakfast event and leadership conference for Sept. 14. The events are planned for the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The free Discover the Hope Breakfast is set to start at 8 a.m. The breakfast event will feature […]
Allegiant has introduced a loyalty program offering travelers a chance to earn and redeem points for flights, lodging and rental cars. The company plans to launch Allways Rewards in conjunction with a sweepstakes starting Sept. 3. One grand prize winner will receive a year of concert tickets, two tickets to eight Las Vegas Raiders home […]