Community Hospital in Grand Junction welcomed the first baby born there this year with an assortment of gifts. The first baby of 2020 was a boy born at 4:23 a.m. Jan. 1. He weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces. “This is always such a special time in labor and delivery,” said Marsha Bagby, director of […]
Registration remains open for a new year fitness challenge at Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction. The free, six-week the Best You Challenge encourages members to engage in healthy activities — including group exercises, step challenges and training events. The challenge also includes nutritional talks and a weight loss component. The second of two challenge start […]
Atlasta Solar Center is among the winners of the 2019 Best of Grand Junction Award Program. Atlasta Solar Center received an award in the solar energy equipment category. The Grand Junction Award Program recognizes businesses for best practices, marketing success and other efforts that give them competitive advantages and enhance the image of small businesses […]
FCI Constructors and Troy Reynolds are the latest recipients of Champion of Arts awards. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture presents the awards to recognize leadership, generosity and dedication to arts and culture. FCI was honored for its involvement in the Arts on the Corner sculpture program in downtown Grand Junction. FCI donates […]
A new year always brings with it resolutions that run the gamut from developing better health habits to better financial habits. Many people want to improve their financial health, whether through better money management or earning more money. Understanding how wealth is created could help people with their financial resolutions. In his book “The Wealth […]
Tired yet of the jokes about 2020? Stop me if you’ve heard the one about a friend who asked where I see myself in the new year. How would I know? I don’t have 2020 vision. The year is going to be filled with so many puns about perfect vision. I can’t wait to see […]
A mountain bike manufacturer has announced plans to relocate its operations to Fruita. Canfield Bikes is in the process of purchasing property in Fruita that will house a workshop, offices and retail and warehouse space with room to accommodate growth. “The bike community is so amazing, and I’ve made so many friends here. I can’t […]
A measure of confidence among Colorado business leaders has rebounded heading into a new year, although uncertainty persists. “These results reflect the real business successes we’re seeing with the general uncertainty business owners feel going into the new year,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School of Business at […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged down on less upbeat expectations for labor and financial conditions. “While the economy hasn’t shown signs of further weakening, there is little to suggest growth and in particular consumer spending will gain momentum in early 2020,” said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators with the Conference Board. […]
Sponsored Content from St. Mary’s Foundation My family’s education in the joy and satisfaction of giving came as a direct result of my father’s struggle with sepsis and my feisty aunt’s impressive, but ultimately unsuccessful battle with a particularly difficult infection know in medical shorthand as “C-Diff.” Her loss le ft us saddened and annoyed by […]