AbleLight strengthens Mesa County presence with Ohana acquisition

AbleLight strengthens Mesa County presence with Ohana acquisition

AbleLight acquired Ohana Supportive Services, expanding specialized support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Mesa County. AbleLight announced the acquisition in a Feb. 24 news release. The partnership strengthens AbleLight’s Western Slope operations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals currently supported by Ohana Supportive Services in Grand Junction. Ohana and AbleLight will host a community-wide […]

Community Hospital starts expansion of surgical services

Community Hospital starts expansion of surgical services

Community Hospital announced it will begin work this month on a major expansion project designed to enhance perioperative services and surgical capabilities. According to its Feb. 23 news release, this initiative will significantly increase Community Hospital’s ability to care for surgical patients before and after procedures, while supporting advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary care. The […]

GJ Airport passenger traffic climbs 13.6 percent in 2025

GJ Airport passenger traffic climbs 13.6 percent in 2025

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Continued growth at Grand Junction Regional Airport was highlighted during the Feb. 18 Grand Junction City Council meeting, where Mayor Cody Kennedy shared updated passenger figures reflecting another strong year for the facility. Kennedy, who is the council liaison to the Airport Authority, told the council, “December 2025 was a […]

Preoccupied by precious-metal prices

Preoccupied by precious-metal prices

Silver and gold soared after Hedge Company’s new owner took over in late summer Tim Harty, The Business Times If David Ledoux thought he’d ease into his new business venture in Grand Junction, gold and silver prices immediately told him that was wishful thinking. Ledoux bought precious-metals brokerage Hedge Company, 225 N. Fifth St., Suite […]

Contemplating collaboration to address local homelessness

Contemplating collaboration to address local homelessness

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times During a joint meeting of the Grand Junction City Council and Mesa County Commission on Feb 3, county officials laid out what they describe as a coordinated pipeline designed to move homeless and low-income residents from crisis to long-term stability, even as both governments navigate constrained budgets. The workshop came […]

Meeting a need in GJ’s art scene

Meeting a need in GJ’s art scene

In addition to fine art, West Winds Gallery will provide wine-tasting and custom framing Tim Harty, The Business Times Quicker than a dab with a paintbrush, Cindy Duff and Greg Tapp had proof there’s a need for their new business, West Winds Gallery of Fine Art, in downtown Grand Junction. The gallery at 504 Main […]

Connect For Good nonprofit board fair set for March 10

Board Connect, a nonprofit board-matching fair hosted by Connect for Good, is returning to Grand Junction for a second year. Held for the first time on the Western Slope in 2025, Board Connect brings together local nonprofits and community members for meaningful, one-on-one conversations about nonprofit board and committee service. The board fair will take […]

3 Coldwell Banker agents get Circle of Distinction Awards

Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties recognized the accomplishments of several of its agents who received the company’s 2025 Circle of Distinction Awards. The honor is bestowed upon the top-ranking producers among all CBC-affiliated professionals based on their transaction revenue for 2025. Mike Foster attained the Platinum level of the Coldwell Banker Commercial Circle of Distinction, […]

Local United Country office recognized as market leader

United Country Real Estate Real Colorado Properties has been named the No. 5 office in the nation among nearly 500 offices in the United Country Real Estate network, according to a news release from Grand Junction-based Real Colorado Properties. The ranking places the brokerage among the most successful real estate offices in the country, spotlighting […]