Comments sought on downtown roadway designs

Comments will be accepted through Dec. 15 on final designs for highway and street improvements planned for an area in downtown Grand Junction. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) offers virtual reviews for its final design for a project involving the Interstate Highway 70 Business Loop, First Street and Grand Avenue. “This stretch of I-70B […]

Growers group schedules conference

Registration is underway for the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual conference, an event that will be conducted virtually. “With a very reasonable registration rate and no need to travel, we expect even more registrants than the 300 we typically have for in-person conferences,” said Robert Sakata, president of the group of growers. “While […]

Uncertainty dampens small business outlook

A measure of optimism among small business owners has decreased even as uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions has increased. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.6 points to 101.4 in November. The index remains above the nearly 50-year average reading of 98, however. “Small business […]

Grand Junction real estate firm honors best-selling agents

John Sabal, Mike Moran, Cynthia Castaneda and Mary Kruse were honored as the top-performing agents for November at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Sabal posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Moran had the most closed transactions. Castaneda and Kruse tied for the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty […]

Project managers join West Star Aviation

Sam McRickard and Jason Mital have joined West Star Aviation as project managers at company facilities in Grand Junction. McRickard brings to his duties experience in project management positions at Cirrus for research and development programs as well as engineering design and certification. “Sam’s previous experience in program management will be valuable to the West […]

Applications due for ag internship funding

Applications will be accepted until Dec. 18 through a program providing funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2021 growing season. The Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP)provides financial incentives to Colorado farms, ranches and other businesses to hire interns and provide them with the hands-on training needed to begin careers in agriculture. Qualified […]

Freddy’s offers gift card promotion

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will offer a holiday promotion through Dec. 24 in which every purchase of a $25 gift card will come with a $5 bonus gift card. “A gift card from Freddy’s makes a fun stocking stuffer, and it’s the perfect way to give the gift of great taste to your loved […]

Montrose KOA receives recognition

A Kampgrounds of America location in Montrose has once again received national recognition for its operations. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey received the 2021 President’s Award and Founder’s Award. The awards honor campgrounds and operators that receive high scores in customer service from campers and annual quality reviews. “Our campground owners and […]