An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has climbed even higher, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Report reported its Leading Economic Index rose 1.3 percent to 114.5 in May. The index moved further above its previous peak of 112 reached in January 2020. A separate measure of current economic conditions […]
The leader of a college with 11 campuses across Colorado has been appointed chairwoman of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Carrie Besnette Hauser will serve as chairwoman of the commission until 2023. The commission also elected Charles Garcia as the vice chairman and Luke Schafer as secretary. The commission is comprised of 11 governor-appointed […]
Toni Heiden, owner and managing broker of Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction, was honored as the top-performing agent in May. She posted the most closed transactions as well as the most new listings for the month. Heiden brings to her duties more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry in […]
Dana Pogar, a communications specialist at Grand Valley Power in Grand Junction, has received national recognition for her work. Pogar received two Gold Awards in the 2021 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Grand Valley Power also received a Gold Award. Pogar […]
David Varner and Alyssa Clarida have joined the Colorado West Land Trust to help staff and landowners with conversation efforts. Based in Grand Junction, Varner works as a conservation specialist, helping staff and landowners design resource protection strategies that fit with existing uses while ensuring future viability. Working out of Paonia, Clarida serves as a […]
Five businesses joined in a project to install a solar-powered charging station at West Middle School in Grand Junction. Alpine Bank, Capco, High Noon Solar, Reynolds Polymer and West Star Aviation partnered with Mesa County School District 51 in the project. The Western Colorado Community Foundation Conservation, Outdoor Recreation and Environment Fund provided $3,000. Located […]
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County is among the latest recipients of grants awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation. The $2,840 grant will help fund advocacy and resources that educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. “We are honored to partner with the Taco Bell Foundation in championing the success and dreams of […]
The Roice-Hurst Humane Society marked the fifth anniversary of establishing its Animal Resource Center and efforts to strengthen bonds between pets and their owners. Since it was established in June 2016, the center has provided pet behavior and training classes; free and low-cost spay, neuter and vaccination clinics; crisis boarding; and thousands of pounds of […]
The Colorado Mesa University Foundation in Grand Junction is among the recipients of the latest grants from Pinnacol Assurance. The workers compensation insurer awarded a total of nearly $300,000 grants to 14 nonprofits. Edie Sonn, vice president of communications and public affairs at Pinnacol Assurance, said the grants promote business and work force development — […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has once again been recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Workplace Leader, a designation that reflects efforts to foster a culture of health and safety. “We are extremely proud to have earned this certification for the fifth year in a row,” said Lana Birch, wellness coordinator at Community Hospital. […]