The unemployment rate has soared in the United States from one of its lowest levels to one of its highest as the coronavirus pandemic and associated restrictions triggered an unprecedented decline in payrolls. The jobless rate increased more than 10 points to 14.7 percent in April as nonfarm payrolls decreased 20.5 million, according to U.S. […]
Diana Sirko, superintendent of Mesa County School District 51, and Denny Squibb, athletic director at Fruita Monument High School, were among the latest winners of annual awards presented by the Colorado Athletic Directors Association. Sirko was named administrator of the year. Squibb received a state award of merit. The award winners were announced online. Founded […]
Todd Conklin, the chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties based in Grand Junction, has been recognized as one of the top real estate professionals in the country. Conklin ranked fourth among 12 professionals named “Game Changers” by REAL Trends. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized among the leaders on this year’s Game […]
CapRock Real Estate in Grand Junction has affiliated with Century 21 Real Estate as part of a move to grow the residential real estate and property management business. “Affiliating with a global organization known for its mission to elevate the real estate experience and transform this industry from transactional to experiential will help to ensure […]
Warehouse 25sixty-five in Grand Junction has been recognized as a top regional venue for country music performers. Warehouse 25sixty-five was selected as the venue of the year as part of the 2020 Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards program. “This is a we award for sure,” said Butch Miller, co-owner of Warehouse 25sixty-five along with Terri […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties continues to rank among the top real estate brokerages in the United States in an annual industry report. The Grand Junction-based firm ranked among the top 500 brokerages for sales volume and transaction sides in the REAL Trends 500. The company ranked among the top 35 firms for the largest increases […]
The coronavirus pandemic has demanded worldwide attention for months. As this is written, draconian actions implemented by states and the federal government remain in place to stem the spread of this unseen enemy. But when the virus no longer poses a deadly threat and there’s time to reflect on what happened, the free market will […]
Among the many problems of government pronouncements is the notion one size fits all, even when that’s hardly ever the case. Even if the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it anyway. It’s a matter of necessity. Statewide orders can’t possibly account for the vast geographic and economic difference in place like Colorado. The situation has been […]
Baby formula, diapers and wipes will be distributed in Grand Junction following a delivery of supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Hilltop Family Resource Center worked with the Mesa County Department of Human Resources, Mesa County Public Health Childcare Licensing, Partnership for Children and Families and a statewide feeding task force to […]
The Western Colorado Human Resource Association has scheduled a virtual presentation on coaching and servant leadership. The Zoom webinar is set for 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 20. The event is free for WCHRA members, but guests pay $25. To register or obtain more information, visit www.wchra.org. Tim Haggerty, founder and chief executive officer of […]