Taking the Plunge: Construction proceeds on trail

Construction continues on a trail that will take mountain bike riders and other users 34 miles between the top of the Grand Mesa and downtown Palisade. The Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA)  and nearly a dozen other organizations and government entities joined in a media event to offer an update on the Palisade […]

U.S. labor report: Payrolls up, jobless rate down

Payrolls increased and the jobless rate decreased in September as labor conditions continued to improve in the United States in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Nonfarm payrolls grew 661,000 even as the unemployment rate fell a half point to 7.9 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial […]

Colorado business leaders more upbeat, but still wary

Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the fourth quarter as expectations mount for continued recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses leaders remain pessimistic overall, though, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. “The slow rebound in Colorado business sentiment reflects the lingering impacts of COVID-19. However, it also shows optimism that […]

BMX manufacturer to open Grand Junction office

BMX manufacturer to open Grand Junction office

A French manufacturer of starting and timing systems for bicycle motocross plans to open its first United States office in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership, which assisted with the move, announced the opening of the Prostart office and warehouse on 25 Road. Owner Quentin Grun said he learned about Grand Junction when he […]

Consumer Confidence Index rebounds

A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions, but remains below levels posted before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 15.5 points to 101.8 in September. Components of the index tracking current conditions as well as the short-term […]

Community Hospital hires human resources director

Amy Jordan will join Community Hospital in Grand Junction as director of human resources. Jordan brings to her new position more than 13 years of experience in employee relationships, talent acquisition, payrolls and benefits. She served most recently as director of human resources for Critical Nurse Staffing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation from […]

Real estate firm names best-selling agent

Toni Heiden-Moran was honored as the top-performing agent for August at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden-Moran posted the most closed transactions and most new listings for the month. The owner and broker of Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty, Heiden-Moran brings to her firm more than 40 years of experience in the real estate […]

Dermatologist joins Western Colorado practice

Dr. Rachael Kappius has joined ReGenesis Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Western Colorado. Kappius offers a full spectrum of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatological services. She specializes in treating acne, eczema and psoriasis as well as autoimmune diseases, pediatric dermatology and skin cancer detection and treatment. She said she enjoys working with patients to solve […]

CMU professor appointed to accountancy board

Gina Suzanne Owens-Ott of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colorado Board of Accountancy. Owens-Ott, an associate professor of accounting at Colorado Mesa University, will serve a term on the board expiring Jan. 31, 2023. Owens-Ott succeeds Christine Zurilgen Joyeux Noel, who resigned. The board regulates certified public accountants in overseeing applications, examinations and […]