New gas station opens in Fruita
The Fruita City Market Fuel Center officially opened Nov. 12 at 437 W. Aspen Ave. (at the intersection of West Aspen Avenue and Coulson Street) after a soft opening the previous week. Photo by Tim Harty.
TV stations KKCO, KJCT moving toward new ownership
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Two of Western Colorado’s television stations will soon have new owners, pending federal approval. Gray Media has agreed to transfer KKCO, the region’s NBC affiliate, and KJCT-LP, the area’s ABC affiliate, to The E.W. Scripps Company as part of a multi-market station swap involving several states. The item appeared on […]
Same Values, New Chapter
CommWest’s longtime owner retires, hands over company to like-minded successors Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Nathan Wallace decided it was time to retire after 20 years at the helm of CommWest, finding the right fit mattered more than finding just any buyer. The Grand Junction-based technology company, known for its personal approach and deep […]
Being handy comes naturally
Skilled with tools and armed with practical experience, Jared Madden starts handyman business Tim Harty, The Business Times If he had his druthers, Jared Madden would paint cars. He already does, and he’s exceptional at it – his smart phone has plenty of photos that support the claim – but it’s a part-time, off-hours thing. […]
Daycare Drama
Kid City USA closes 1 center, while 2 others maneuver to remain open Tim Harty, The Business Times Childcare provider Kid City USA began October with three Grand Junction locations, but it may end November with none. Kid City USA closed its childcare center at 2880 Elm Ave., and its association with childcare centers at […]
Baking up business in coffee shops
Pinon Kitchen needed to move its sourdough bread and pastry sales indoors and found several coffee shops happy to oblige Tim Harty, The Business Times The late-summer end of the farmers market season brought some uncertainty as Caitlin Loncarich looked ahead to the first autumn for her De Beque-based microbakery, Pinon Kitchen. She needed to […]
Outdoor rec summit to launch countywide master plan
The 2025 West Slope Outdoor Recreation Industry Summit and Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition Industry Celebration & Awards will take place Nov. 13-14 in Grand Junction and Palisade. It will mark the start of a countywide Outdoor Recreation Master Plan and Feasibility Study to shape the future of outdoor access, infrastructure and economic opportunity across […]
Martinez, Nelson join Realty ONE Group
Realty ONE Group Western Slope, 441 Colorado Ave., announced it hired Venus Martinez and Jami Nelson. Martinez specializes in residential properties. She has a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing. Realty One Group said in a news release, “Her integrity, work ethic and personalized approach have earned the trust of numerous families throughout Colorado.” […]
Law firm creates Killian Cares to support nonprofits
Personal-injury law firm Killian, Davis & Richter announced it launched Killian Cares, a new community outreach initiative created to support and spotlight local nonprofit organizations that make a lasting difference in the lives of others. Through Killian Cares, the firm will select and partner with local nonprofits each month, offering financial support and volunteer participation […]
Local artist closing her downtown studio
Artist Judy Rogan will hold an “art sale and studio clear-out” Nov. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Art & Soul Studio, inside the Margery Building at 523 1/2 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The event will feature original artwork, art supplies and more […]