Powderhorn Mountain Resort operates what officials hail as one of the most efficient snowmaking systems at any ski resort in North America thanks to an agreement with the City of Grand Junction. Powderhorn partnered with the city to develop a gravity-fed water delivery system for snowmaking operations. The system draws water from the city’s Anderson […]
Mesa County Libraries are scheduled to reopen to public use starting Jan. 19. All eight library locations will resume operation under daily schedules, although the central library will remain closed on Sundays until the fall. Reopenings are contingent on the number of positive cases of COVID-19 holding steady or declining in Mesa County. Some library […]
Registration is under way for an annual competition challenging participants to use public data to address business problems in Colorado. The Go Code Colorado Business Solutions Challenge Day is scheduled for March 6, with a final competition and data summit set for May 27. To register or obtain more information, visit www.gocode.colorado.gov. The Colorado Secretary […]
Colorado ranks among the top 10 destinations for do-it-yourself movers, according to the latest analysis of national migration trends based on U-Haul truck rentals. Colorado climbed 36 spots to sixth in the 2020 analysis conducted by U-Haul. Colorado Springs and Fort Collins ranked 19th and 25th, respectively, among the top cities. U-Haul bases its rankings […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has once again received an A for its efforts to ensure patient safety. The medical center, operated by SCL Health, received an A rating from the Leapfrog Group in its fall 2020 hospital grades report. St. Mary’s has received an A in each of the last seven twice-yearly […]
Community Hospital has earned recognition for diabetes care. The Grand Junction hospital received the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Diabetes Center of Excellence Accreditation. “This prestigious accreditation illustrates the commitment of Community Hospital as a provider of evidence-based practice, best practice and key standards in the care of diabetic patients,” said Joseph Gerardi, […]
Two veterinarians and a veterinarian technician have joined in opening a small animal practice they say offers friendly care for pets and pet owners. “In establishing this new hospital, we want to use our experience and passion for pets to provide a complete array of high-quality pet care,” said Dr. Justin Seely. “As a noncorporate, […]
Employment declined in the United States in December as layoffs in restaurants and bars more than offset hiring in other industry sectors. Nonfarm payrolls decreased 140,000 and the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The drop in payrolls was the first since […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club will donate $30,000 to support construction of a regional cancer center at Community Hospital. The grant is among 12 worth a total of $90,720 the club announced as part of its latest fund-raising efforts. The grant for the center constitutes the first installment in a multi-year contribution totaling $75,000. Construction […]
Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into a new year, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey tracking their expectations for the economy, sales and other factors. “While the Colorado and national economy will likely continue to struggle for many months, there seems to be reason for optimism in the year ahead,” […]