Leading index rebounds, but still reflects weak outlook

A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rebound as more businesses reopen, but still signals a weak outlook in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced 2 percent to 102 in June. The index has climbed 5.2 percent over the past […]

Wine and Whiskers fund-raiser set for July 24

An upcoming gala will raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter and adoption center in Grand Junction. The Wine and Whiskers Gala is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 24 at Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway. Tickets sell for $45 and are available from the Roice-Hurst website at www.RHhumanesociety.org/wine-whiskers, by […]

Insurance licensing exams offered online

Colorado insurance licensing exams are now offered online. The Colorado Division of Insurance has worked with its testing vendor, Pearson Vue, to offer online testing through the platform OnVUE. “In this day and age, it’s vital to make everything we do as safe as possible for Coloradans,” said Michael Conway, insurance commissioner. “Offering our licensing […]

Mind Springs Health launches foundation

Mind Springs Health has launched a foundation to support behavioral health programs and services in Western Colorado. Roger Sheffield, president of Mind Springs Foundation, said the launch of the foundation coincides with an increase in demand for mental health services in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Substance use and addiction are on the rise […]

Habitat for Humanity helps to distribute masks

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County has joined in an effort to distribute face masks to help nonprofit organizations in Western Colorado in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Through an allocation program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Habitat for Humanity distributed more than 31,000 face masks in Mesa County. Habitat was scheduled […]