Credit union expands charter to expand membership

Grand Junction Federal Credit Union has expanded its charter to offer services to more customers. “We are excited about this opportunity to serve more of our Western Colorado neighbors,” said Gabriella Stockton, operations manager at Grand Junction Federal Credit Union.  Membership in the Grand Junction Federal Credit Union previously required affiliations with particular employer groups […]

Applications sought for small business relief grants

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Feb. 4 for grants intended to help small businesses endure the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions. “Our small businesses are the backbone of our community, and this is a way Mesa County can offer financial assistance in the form of a one-time relief grant,” said […]

Public works manager retires

Darren Starr has retired as public works manager of the City of Grand Junction after a 36-year tenure with the city. Starr managed trash collection, street maintenance and snow removal. He served as a solid waste manager and also managed the streets and stormwater divisions and for 11-months managed Two Rivers Convention Center. “Darren has […]

Manager selected to oversee BLM district

Greg Larson has been selected as manager of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District headquartered in Grand Junction. Larson brings to his duties experience as manager of the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office in Montrose. He also worked as a planner and project manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office in […]

Packaging firm announces staff addition

Craig Bronson has joined Grand Mesa Packaging, a Western Colorado-based supplier of packaging and shipping materials. Bronson focuses on the Grand Valley and helping businesses with their packaging and shipping needs. “I think most companies want to buy local and support each other whenever possible. We are focusing on getting our name out there to […]

Mind Springs Health names outpatient medical director

Dr. Frank James has joined Mind Springs Health as outpatient medical director of the Western Colorado mental health and addiction treatment organization. James leads medical providers involved with outpatient services as well as provides psychiatric services to child and adolescent patients at the West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction. James brings to his duties experience […]

Blood donors sought

Those who donate blood to the St. Mary’s Blood Center in Grand Junction during January will receive free cholesterol screenings. Jennifer Rhamy, director of the center, said donations are needed to help maintain supplies of blood products for 13 hospitals in Western Colorado. The center is located on the second floor of the St. Mary’s […]

Applicants sought for library board vacancy

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 20 to fill an opening on the Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees. The seven-member board oversees the budget and policies of the library district and prepares an annual financial report for the Mesa County Commissioners.  Commissioners appoint trustees, who serve up to two, five-year terms. Applications […]

Applications sought for arts and culture grants

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 1 for a total of $36,000 in grants to support local arts and cultural events, projects and programs. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture offers the grants to support the creative industry and employment in that sector. Nonprofit, government and educational organizations may apply for grants of […]