U.S. payrolls grow while jobless rate holds steady

Payrolls continue to grow in the United States even as the unemployment rate remains near a 50-year low. Nonfarm payrolls increased 130,000 in August, and the jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent for a third straight month, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The initial estimate for payroll gains in July was revised […]

Count on health care and air travel as blessings

Grand Valley business owners counting their blessings can add two more items to what’s likely lengthy lists —  an expanding health care industry and a regional airport with improving facilities and more connections. This issue of the Business Times covers both those items in stories reporting the opening of a medical center at the Colorado […]

CASA of Mesa County receives Taco Bell Foundation grant

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County is among the recipients of nearly $6 millions in grants awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation. CASA of Mesa County received $2,500 to support advocacy services for children who’ve been abused and neglected as well as programs to help students graduate from high school and realize their dreams. […]

Operation Kidsafe event set for motorcycle dealership

An Operation Kidsafe safety event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, BMW and KTM at 2747 Crossroads Blvd. The Operation Kidsafe program uses digital systems to capture the fingerprints and photos of children. The information is then printed and handed to parents for safekeeping. There’s an […]

Applicants sought for artist in residence program

Applications will be accepted through Oct. 14 for the Mesa County Libraries 970West artist in residence program for 2020. The program will accept three artists in 2020 for terms of approximately 14 weeks each. Selected artists will have studio space to hone and focus their creative talents while sharing their expertise and skills with the […]

Fest to bring food, music and fun to Fruita

An annual event featuring live music, food and an assortment of activities will soon return to Fruita. The Alpine Bank Fruita Fall Festival is set for Sept. 27 to 29 at Circle Park, Civic Center Park and other venues. The fest is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 with vendor booths, a beer […]

Benefit yoga festival scheduled for Oct. 4 to 6

A yoga festival is scheduled for Oct. 4 to 6 to raise money and awareness to prevent suicide. The Grand Valley Yoga Fest will be conducted at Palisade High School and include more than 30 classes offering a variety of types of yoga to participants of all levels. Participants will set their own schedules based […]

Friends of St. Mary’s plan Purseapaloosa event

The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit sale of new and gently used purses. The Purseapaloosa event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Springhill Suites,  236 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations of new and gently used purses can be dropped off at any Mesa County Alpine […]

Doctor joins Grand Junction Gastroenterology

Dr. Philip Sarges has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology. Sarges brings to his new duties experience in capsule endoscopy, colon cancer screening and fecal transplants as well as treating inflammatory bowel disease. He’s board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Sarges on our team. He’s truly passionate about his work, and […]

Former chief deputy DA joins Grand Junction law firm

Mark Hand has joined the LaCroix & Hand law firm in Grand Junction. Hand’s practice includes criminal law and traffic violations as well as domestic relations. He also practices business, civil, estate and real estate law. “We look forward to the contributions, hard work and knowledge that Mr. Hand will bring to the firm,” said […]