They do that here? Thankfully, they do

It can be surprising, even to those who’ve long lived in the area, to discover some of the remarkable businesses that operate in the Grand Valley and equally remarkable products and services they provide. The realization can provoke a common response: I didn’t know they do that here. One of the first examples to come […]

Who was Ludwig von Mises? It’s time to bring back his work

Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises was one of the most notable economists of the 20th century. He popularized praxeology —  the science of human action, that humans engage in conscious or purposeful actions toward chosen goals. Ludwig von Mises demonstrated: The expansion of free markets, the division of labor and private capital investment is the […]

Grand Junction Volkswagen awarded for customer service

Grand Junction Volkswagen has received more recognition for customer service. The dealership received a 2020 Customer Satisfaction Award from the DealerRater dealer review website. “This award is a reflection of our team’s efforts to keep the customer experience at the forefront of everything we do,” said Ron Bubar, owner of Grand Junction Volkswagen. “Our customers […]

West Star Aviation increases staffing to handle repair services

West Star Aviation has increased staffing to handle aircraft on ground and mobile repair services and also offers other services to accommodate special events. John Mansfield, satellite operations and mobile repair team manager at West Star Aviation, said crews are available around the clock. “We can provide services such as maintenance, inspections, evaluations and repairs […]

Engineering firm opens branch operation

Bighorn Consulting Engineers, a mechanical and electrical engineering firm based in Grand Junction, has opened a branch office in Durango. Jesse Roseberry, a licensed professional engineer and master plumber, will lead the Durango operation. He grew up in Durango and brings to the position his familiarity with the area. Bighorn Consulting Engineers is involved with […]

Listings sought for agricultural directory

Listings will be accepted through Feb. 28 for an annual publication promoting farmers’ markets, roadside stands and other agricultural operations in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture expects to distribute more than 100,000 copies of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory in June. The directory will be distributed through chambers of commerce, extension offices, farmers’ markets, […]

Farmers Insurance agencies announce merger

The Jesse Dryer and Howard Davidson Farmers Insurance agencies in Montrose have merged and now operate as the Jesse Dryer Agency Team. Thirteen licensed agents and employees serve more than 10,000 policies across Western Colorado. The agency operates offices at 1551 Ogden Road. Dryer brings to the combined operation experience in auto, business, home and […]

Applications sought for college scholarships

Applications will be accepted through March 31 for a $2,000  scholarship the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award to a graduate of R-5 High School in Grand Junction The foundation funds scholarships in the operating territories of Shelter Insurance. Charles Wallis, an agent with Shelter Insurance in Grand Junction, sponsors and partially funds the scholarship. A […]