Timberline Bank names chief credit officer

Aaron Miller has joined Timberline Bank as chief credit officer of the Grand Junction-based operation. Miller brings to his duties 22 years of experience in the financial industry in lending and branch management, including work with a larger financial institution. He holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree as well as credentials from the Graduate […]

St. Mary’s earns recognition for nursing excellence

St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for nursing and patient care. St. Mary’s received Magnet recognition through a program administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. “Earning Magnet recognition is an honor that reaffirms St. Mary’s culture that values the integral role that nurses play in caring for our community every […]

Community Hospital acquires robotic surgical system

Community Hospital in Grand Junction has acquired a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for use in minimally invasive procedures. “We are thrilled to offer robotic surgery at Community Hospital and look forward to continuing to bring the Grand Valley and surrounding areas advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment options,” said Joe Gerardi, chief operating officer […]

Consumer Confidence Index retreats

A measure of consumer confidence has declined for two months in a row on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index decreased six-tenths of a point to 110.5 in February. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased. But a component tracking the short-term outlook […]

Leading index slips, but still forecasts growth ahead

An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States declined for the first time in nearly a year as concerns mount over the COVID-19 pandemic, higher prices and supply chain disruptions. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) retreated three-tenths of a percent to 119.6 in January. The decline was the first since […]

Grand Junction man named to health insurance board

Samuel “Todd” Young of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Health Insurance Affordability Board. Young serves on the board for a term expiring Sept. 24 as a representative of a business that purchases or provides health insurance for its employees. He succeeds Shawn Satterfield of Evergreen, who resigned. The board administers the health insurance […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Toni Heiden and Anthony Heiden were honored as the top agents for January at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Toni Heiden, the owner and broker of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Toni Heiden and Anthony Heiden tied for the most closed transactions. Toni Heiden, who opened her […]

Grand Junction agents win Coldwell Banker awards

Real estate agents with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties based in Grand Junction were among the recipients of Coldwell Banker International Awards recognizing their sales performance during 2021. The award-winning agents with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties included Annette Hejl, who received the President’s Elite Award, placing her in to the top […]

Ski discount cards on sale until Feb. 28

Sales of cards offering discounts at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and 10 other Colorado ski resorts will end for the season on Feb. 28. The Colorado Gems Card sells for $39 and offers 2-for-1 lift tickets or a 30 percent discount off single tickets. In addition to Powderhorn, the other participating resorts are: Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, […]

Western watershed summit planned

Club 20 has scheduled a two-day western watershed summit for Grand Junction. The summit is set for March 24 and 25. Participants will join with watershed and forestry leaders to address a variety of topics and discuss ways to restore and protect watersheds in the region. On March 23, the Club 20 board and executive […]