A project to clean up uranium mill tailings at a site near Moab, Utah, has passed another milestone in transporting more than 12 million tons of tailings to a disposal facility. More than 1 million tons were shipped during the 2021 fiscal year alone, the largest annual amount for the U.S. Department of Energy Uranium […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction offers new technology for breast cancer surgery in the MOLLI system to locate and remove small tumors. “I want to make sure my patients have access to the best technology and the latest research,” said Dr. Courtney Fulton, a breast surgical oncologist at Community Hospital. “I want them to have […]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of people have moved to rural America to establish a livelihood fueled by entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in July 2020 alone more than 550,000 new businesses were established in rural areas nationwide, a 95 percent increase over the previous year. The […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions as well as plans to make big purchases and take vacations. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose four points to 113.8 in October. The gain reversed a three-month decline. Components of the index tracking assessments of […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, but at slower pace that reflects mounting concerns over the pandemic, inflation and supply chains. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased two-tenths of a percent to 117.5 in September. A separate measure of past performance also increased, while a measure of current […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction will join in hosting a broadcast presentation featuring baseball legend and entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez. The free event is set for noon Oct. 21. Coldwell Banker real estate agents and their clients are invited to attend. To register or obtain more information, visit https://cb.today/national/2021/performance. The broadcast will be part […]
David Detwiler has joined Wember as Western Slope manager of the owner’s representative firm. Detwiler brings to his duties more than 35 years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, including work on an array of educational and civic projects. Wember offers program, project and construction management services in Colorado and Wyoming. For […]
Tom Northey has rejoined the Western Healthcare Alliance in Grand Junction as chief innovation officer. Northey will lead information technology initiatives, including the development of data analytics and value-based care solutions for the alliance and its company, Community Care Alliance. Northey brings more than 25 years of experience in health care to his latest position, […]
Cindi Graves has been selected to take over as financial advisor at the Edward Jones office located at 340 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. Jeannie Smith is the new office administrator and will be responsible for daily operations, client services and marketing. She succeeds Carol Palmer, who retired. Headquartered in St. Louis, Edward Jones offers […]
Gina Archuleta has joined Strive as human resources manager of the Grand Junction-based organization. Archuleta brings to her latest position more than 19 years of experience in human resources, the last three as an HR director. She’s also a member of the Western Colorado Human Resource Association and Society for Human Resource Management. Strive provides […]