High school juniors and seniors who get their electricity from Grand Valley Power can apply to attend all-expenses-paid leadership trips to either Washington, D.C., or Steamboat Springs next summer. The Washington, D.C. Youth Tour takes place June 15-21, 2026. Tour participants learn about co-ops, engage in one-on-one conversations with elected officials, visit major monuments and […]
Store is using half of Mesa Mall unit that formerly housed Joann, will close and do complete remodel in Q1 2026 By Tim Harty, The Business Times Amanda Russo lives in Moab and makes regular shopping trips to Grand Junction. So, when she needed to bring her car to Grand Junction to be serviced on […]
Royal Spa, which touts itself as a luxurious wellness retreat, officially opened in Grand Junction at 2381 Patterson Road and plans to have a grand opening week Dec. 1-7. In a Nov. 20 news release, Royal Spa said it is offering an elevated massage spa experience that blends modern techniques with timeless traditions. After being […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council signaled strong support during its Nov. 17 workshop for allowing the city to apply for a $5.07 million federal grant that could finally restore the long-vacant Union Station Depot. Although the city is not being asked to contribute funding, and the depot owners said they […]
Before the trick-or-treaters even make it back home, big-box stores flood mailboxes and inboxes with Black Friday ads. But the big-box stores aren’t the only place to find a good bargain. Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday, offers shoppers an opportunity to find great quality items at a competitive price and invest in […]
Western Colorado elected officials celebrated what they called a historic show of unity this week after the Colorado Water Conservation Board voted unanimously to advance an agreement that would permanently protect the Shoshone water rights for the benefit of the Western Slope. The vote clears the way for the Colorado River District to take the […]
Natural Grocers thinks shoppers will notice expanded produce department and improved shopping flow Tim Harty, The Business Times A lease expiring at the right time and an available building with better access and more room mean Grand Junction is about to get a bigger and better Natural Grocers store. The exterior signage has been installed, […]
The holiday season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but this time of year can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. “Grief is a natural and deeply personal process, and there is no right or wrong way to experience it,” said Lindsay Kampfer, vice president of hospice […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County staff recommend commissioners stand by their reduction to the Sheriff’s Office budget in 2026, arguing the focus is on vacant positions rather than active positions at a time when every department has been asked to model cuts of up to 10 percent. During a follow-up budget workshop on […]
Mesa Mall has a handful of new stores available for Christmas shopping this year Tim Harty, The Business Times For Mesa Mall’s new owner and a handful of tenants, 2025 marks their first holiday shopping season at the mall. CBL Properties, which bought Mesa Mall from Washington Prime Group on July 29, enters the season […]