Mesa County will receive more than $3.7 million in the latest payment in lieu of taxes on federal lands in the county. The payment is the single largest to a Colorado county out of more than $41.7 million in so-called PILT payments for the 2020 fiscal year. Nationwide, the Department of Interior will distribute a […]
While people generally understand the considerable collection of laws that govern us as a society, the ever larger web of regulations intended to enforce these laws remain a mystery. But since regulations are essentially the muscle behind America’s laws, they’re central to supporting and protecting our economy, environment and overall welfare. In light of the […]
Two bicycle companies have relocated to Grand Junction. “The area goes well with my companies. There’s a great outdoor economy, and there are lots of biker here,” said Braden Kappius. Kappius operates Kappius Components and Broken Carbon. Kappius Components designs, manufactures and sells bicycle hubs, rims, wheels and accessories. Broken Carbon repairs carbon fiber bicycles. […]
Liz Henrikson, a science teacher at Fruita Middle School, was named the 2019-20 Air Force Teacher of the Year for Colorado. Henrikson received the award in recognition of her consistent promotion of Air Force space programs as well as her support for science, technology, engineering and math education.
Anthony Lee has joined the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction as the veteran services officer. Lee assists with disability claims and appeals, survivor and dependency benefits, pensions and more. Under the Vetworks program, he helps qualified veterans with specific needs with job training and certifications. Lee served in the Army and worked for […]
Chris Brownlee, staff appraiser and owner of Brownlee Appraisal Services in Grand Junction, is among three Grand Valley residents appointed to state boards. Brownlee was appointed to the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers for a term expiring July 1, 2021. Brownlee represents appraisal management companies on the board. He succeeds Joshua Walitt of Grand […]
Dr. Jeanne Haberer has joined Western Valley Family Practice as a primary care provider. Haberer accepts new patients, including expectant mothers, newborns and children. As a doctor of osteopathy, Haberer performs osteopathic manual treatments while also helping patients develop holistic coping skills. She has additional training in gynecology. Western Valley Family Practice operates offices at […]
Shelley Caskey has been appointed director of the human resources department for the City of Grand Junction. Caskey oversees a department of 11 employees involved with the selection, development and retention of the city work force. She joined the city in 2006. She holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree with an emphasis in human […]
The Grand River Mosquito Control District offers tips to help people fight the bite this summer. The district reminds people about the three Ds of controlling insects that are not only pesky, but also spread diseases — drain, dress and defend. Mosquitoes can breed in even small amounts of water, including water in bird baths, […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded a total of $200,000 in grants. The district board awarded a $150,000 grant to the Grand Junction Police Department for a fire range facility improvement project and a $50,000 grant to the City of Fruita for railroad crossing improvements on 16 Road. The district distributes federal […]