Fruita clinic designed to deliver full spectrum of primary and walk-in care Tim Harty, The Business Times Intermountain Health plans to build a primary-care clinic in Fruita, according to a “General Project Report for IMH MGWC Fruita Primary Care Clinic” that it submitted to the City of Fruita in 2025. The report’s Major Site Plan […]
Mesa County is adjusting how it manages landscaping at parks and public spaces in response to ongoing drought conditions. The approach reduces water use by up to 80 percent while focusing resources where they have the greatest community impact, the county said in an April 29 news release. Mesa County Facilities and Parks manages 26 […]
People gather in front of Fruita Thrift Shop, 142 S. Park Square in Fruita, as the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting event on May 1 to celebrate the thrift store’s 75th anniversary. The Fruita Chamber said in a news release the celebration will extend to a variety of activities throughout the month […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Visit Grand Junction is using a cutting-edge data-dashboard system to track visitor behavior, monitor tourism trends and more precisely target potential travelers as it works to grow visitation in a measured way. The organization relies on an extensive network of dashboards and data sources to guide decisions, moving beyond traditional […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times If it seems like there are more ladybugs around this spring, local entomologists say that observation is on target. With a mild winter and an early abundance of food sources, lady beetle populations appear to be higher than usual across the Western Slope. “With our really mild winter that we’ve […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants and donations to fund their operations. And that’s often just to keep the doors open. It’s also an approach rife with uncertainty, and when people’s pocketbooks are getting pinched, competition for donated dollars increases. When it comes to The Arc of Mesa County, Executive […]
Trailblazer Pizza named Fruita Business of the Year The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals with awards in mid-April during its 2025 Annual Banquet, including Fruita Business of the Year Trailblazer Pizza Co. The Fruita Chamber said in a news release its award winners exemplify leadership, community involvement and a […]
Local landscaper says overwatering is unnecessary and can weaken lawns. Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times While drought conditions often bring increased attention to water use, a local irrigation professional says many homeowners overwater their lawns even in normal years, creating long-term problems for turf health and water conservation. In an interview with The Business Times, […]
The Orchard Mesa Lions Club will host its 47th annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, Building C, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, on Mother’s Day, May 10, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person, $5 for kids between ages 6 and 12, and active military members get in free. […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties announced Melissa Espinoza has been named employing broker for the state of Colorado and sales manager for Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties. Espinoza is a lifelong Colorado resident and has been a licensed real estate professional since 2015. Over the past five years as a […]