Dustin Wells, Jennifer Landini and Paul Burdett have been elected officers of the Family Health West Board of Trustees. Ken Palmer and Jerry Hamilton return to the board. Wells was elected board chairman. He serves as president of the Grand Valley Bank branch in Fruita. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Colorado […]
West Star Aviation is authorized to install Pro Line Fusion systems in Challenger 604 aircraft. The electronics upgrade is available at the company’s full-service facilities in Grand Junction as well as those in Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. The Pro Line system is designed to keep Challenger 604 aircraft in compliance with domestic and international mandates, […]
An educator who’s worked nearly two years as assistant superintendent of Mesa County School District 51 has been selected to lead the district. The Mesa County School Board announced Brian Hill will become the next superintendent. Hill will succeed Diana Sirko when she retires next year. Hill was hired in July 2019 as assistant superintendent. […]
Mesa County climbed another 24 spots in the latest comparison of how small metropolitan areas fare for job and wage growth as well as high-tech output. Mesa County ranked 57th in the Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index for 2021, up from 81st in 2020. The Milken Institute, a California think tank, ranks 200 large metropolitan […]
Edesia — a benefit event showcasing food, wine and spirits — will return and also offer a celebration of Hollywood. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Edesia will feature this year three, smaller chef’s table dinners scheduled for April 11, 18 and 25 at the Wine Country Inn, located at 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up even as owners contend with the effects of inclement weather and the coronavirus pandemic. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose eight-tenths to 95.8 in February. The index remains below its 47-year average of 98. “Small business owners […]
A key measure of sales activity continues to increase in Mesa County. The county reported collecting a total of nearly $3.17 million in sales and use taxes in February, an increase of more than $352,000 and 12.5 percent from the same month last year. Sales tax collections rose 11.8 percent. Use tax collections — nearly […]
To the editor: The City of Grand Junction is in the process of planning for future transportation flow along Patterson Road. Ninety percent of this plan is good and well thought out. However, there appears to be a lack of public knowledge of this plan. A good majority of the plan will create medians, preventing […]
The Home Builders Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its spring show at a new location and with more exhibitors. The Western Colorado Home & Garden Expo is set for May 1 and 2 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50 in Grand Junction. “We decided it was time to expand our spring […]
Grand Valley veterinary practices have joined with Mesa County Animal Services to offer spay or neuter procedures at a reduced price. The Animal Assistance Foundation has provided funding for sterilization procedures to assist pet owners with financial needs. Participating veterinarians have agreed to offer procedures at a reduced rate, resulting in a fee of $25 […]