Perhaps the only thing that makes bearable the threats of the coronavirus outbreak on Grand Valley businesses is the blessed assurance they’re not alone in facing this crisis. Just as quickly as the growing effects of the outbreak became apparent, a variety of local organizations geared up their efforts to provide resources and support. Businesses […]
The operators of a Montrose funeral home faces charges they illegally sold bodies and body parts without the consent of the families of the deceased. Megan Hess and her mother, Shirley Koch, operators of the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home were arrested. They appeared before a U.S. magistrate in Grand Junction, where they were advised of […]
Two grants worth a total of more than $200,000 will help to acquire land to complete a trail as well as build an outdoor classroom in Mesa County. The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOGO) board awarded a $156,920 grant to the City of Grand Junction, in partnership with the Colorado West Land Trust and U.S. Bureau […]
A regional mental health and addiction services provider continues to operate its psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction as well as outpatient offices despite the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The West Springs Hospital remains open for in-patient care, while Mind Springs Health offices offer services through video and telephone connections. Michelle Hoy, executive vice president […]
Employees who receive their health insurance through Mesa County School District 51 have choices that include benefit plans offered by Community Hospital and Monument Health. Tawny Espinoza, vice president of business development for Community Hospital, said participants in the School District 51 Community Health Partnership will enjoy the same benefits they’ve had for the past […]
A federal regulatory panel has approved a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal and pipeline in Oregon that could connect Western Colorado supplies with Asian markets. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 to approve the Jordan Cove terminal and Pacific Connector Pipeline. The project still faces roadblocks in Oregon, where the state department […]
Tax collections continued to increase in the Grand Valley through the first two months of 2020, a measure of higher retail sales compared to the same span in 2019. Lodging tax collections in Grand Junction, an indicator of hotel and motel stays, also increased. Numbers aren’t yet available, though, to indicate to what extent the […]
A federal agency offers loans to small businesses in Colorado affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of economic injury disaster loans of up to $2 million in all 64 Colorado counties. “Local small businesses are bearing the brunt of that impact and facing a severe decline in customer […]
Networks Unlimited has merged with Lorimer Network Research to offer more information technology services in a larger geographic area. With offices in Grand Junction and Montrose, Networks Unlimited serves a total of more than 2,000 clients in 39 states. Based in Ouray, Lorimer Network Research serves a total of more than 300 clients in Southwest […]
Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised more than $900,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of March 12, the latest campaign had raised $905,994. Most of the money comes from employee workplace contributions and individual donations. Foundation support and proceeds from the Home Loan Taste of the […]