Grand Junction recognized for sister city efforts

Grand Junction has received recognition for assistance provided in El Espino, its sister city in El Salvador. Grand Junction won Sister Cities International Innovation Awards for 2019 for youth and education and professional and technical assistance. The youth and education Award recognized a scholarship program, while the technical assistance award was presented for an annual […]

Mind Springs Health names new medical and financial officers

Dr. Jason Andersen has joined Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction as chief medical officer. Douglas Pattison has joined the organization as chief financial officer. Andersen and Pattison succeed Dr. Jules Rosen and John Rattle, respectively, following their retirement. “We are incredibly fortunate to welcome both Jason and Doug to our […]

Grand Junction real estate agent makes 30 under 30 list

Jeremy Hayden, an agent with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction, has made a list honoring top young real estate professionals. Coldwell Banker included Hayden in its 30 Under 30 list for 2019, recognizing the top young agents from a network of more than 92,000 professionals worldwide. The recognition is the third in as […]

Doctor joins Grand Junction primary care practice

Dr. Roy Mears has joined Western Medical Associates in Grand Junction. Mears brings to the primary care practice nearly a decade of experience caring for patients in the Grand Valley. “Our patients are comfortable and confident in the care they receive from Dr. Mears,” said Dr. Melissa Schmalz, another physician at Western Medical Associates. “He’s […]

Real estate sales manager receives association endorsement

Michael Burkhard, sales manager at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has received the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors. Launched in 2018, the program recognizes Realtors who demonstrate competency in advocacy of property ownership, client service, data privacy, equal service, ethics, professional reputation, real estate law, trust and integrity and […]

Webinars to offer information about patent process

A series of three free webinars planned for Grand Junction will offer information about the process to obtain a patent. The Patent and Trademark Resource Center at Mesa County Libraries and Rocky Mountain regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have scheduled the webinars for 10 a.m. to noon July 19 and Aug. […]

CSU Extension awards former official

A former Mesa County commissioner and state legislator has received recognition for his contributions to the Colorado State University Extension. Steve Acquafresca was presented with the inaugural Extension Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony on the CSU campus in Fort Collins. C.J. Mucklow, western regional director for the CSU Extension, nominated Acquafresca for the award. […]