A health care organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is looking for independent contractors in Western Colorado. Mosaic in Grand Junction is looking for contractors in Mesa County as well as Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties. “Generally, the growing need for services relates to aging caregiver parents who can no longer […]
Chevron donated $21,000 to an emergency relief fund set up to help St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction respond to a surge in the coronavirus pandemic. “Thank you to the staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center who continue to amaze us with their resilience and dedication to the community,” said Andy Olson, Chevron operations […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has dropped on less upbeat expectations for the economy, sales and hiring. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 5.5 points to 95.9 in December. With the loss, the index fell below the nearly 50-year average of 98. “This month’s […]
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, […]