An increase in business fillings in Colorado offers encouragement the state economy is well-positioned to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Recovery still depends, though, on the effects of the pandemic. “While the Colorado economy is not back to where it was before this recession, the indicators point to a faster recovery than other states might […]
Palisade Police Chief Deb Funston was reappointed to the Peace Officers Standards and Training Board. The board oversees the certification of training programs, academies and instructors of police officer candidates. Jed Jerome Balestrieri of Grand Junction and Steven Chin of Whitewater were appointed to the Justice Assistance Grant Board. The board advises the Division of […]
Erika Burch has joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Burch brings to her duties experience with home construction and marketing as well as selling factory built modular homes. She said she most enjoys helping people achieve their dreams and will work to provide solutions best suited for individual lifestyles. Hummel […]
Toni Heiden-Moran, Cynthia Castaneda and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Home Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran, owner and broker of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. Castaneda and Tomkins tied for the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden […]
Brad McCloud has joined Xcel Energy as area manager for community relations in Western Colorado. McCloud brings to his duties more than 10 years of experience with EIS Solutions, most recently as western regional director of the government relations and public affairs firm. He worked for energy and telecommunications firms, water districts and nonprofit groups […]
The use of additional rail cars is expected to accelerate a project to remove uranium mill tailings from a site near Moab, Utah. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the change to train shipments from Moab to a disposal site near Crescent Junction about 30 miles to the north. North Wind Portage, a contractor working […]
Grand Valley Young Life has scheduled a virtual event with a goal of raising $100,000 in five days. “We’re taking our inspiration from the 100 Grand candy bar,” said Luke Feather, area director. “This year has been tough on all of us. But the kids we serve need the vital support from our program. We […]
Applications are available through April 30 for the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP). The program offers assistance to individuals and families to pay winter heating costs. Those applying for LEAP benefits must meet eligibility requirements and income guidelines. If applicants are financially eligible to receive LEAP benefits, payments are sent directly to utilities and show […]
West Star Aviation announced its first installation of a Bongiovi audio system in a Hawker 900XP. West Star completed the installation at its facilities at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The audio system is unique in turning interior panels into speakers and placing tranducers on the backs of the panels to give the aircraft cabin […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded a total of $200,000 in grants. The district board awarded an $88,400 grant to Colorado Mesa University and Mesa County School District 51, a $61,600 grant to the East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District and a $50,000 grant to the Lower Valley Fire Protection District. CMU […]