John Kelley has joined Family Health West as foundation director for the Fruita-based organization. “John’s strongest assets are his energy, personality, strong worth ethic and personal skills, which is just what we need to grow the foundation,” said Dr. Korrey Klein president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. Kelley brings to his duties […]
Westin Pease has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. “Westin brings a solid work ethic, is outgoing, reliable and has a strong attention to detail that is going to make him very successful in this business,” said Lynn Thompson, president of Bray Real Estate. “We are thrilled to have him […]
Dorothy Rinderle has earned recognition for her service as a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County. Rinderle received the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award recognizes volunteers who’ve completed 500 hours of service. CASA of Mesa County provides a voice in court […]
Two Grand Junction residents have been selected to serve on state councils. Tim Fry was reappointed to the Workforce Development Council, which advises the governor on labor issues and workforce development strategies. Diane Conner Read was appointed to the Minority Business Advisory Council, which recommends regulatory changes to encourage the creation and growth of minority-owned […]
The Colorado West Land Trust based in Grand Junction has joined with three other organizations in a new collaborative effort to preserve natural resources and open spaces in Western Colorado. The West Slope Conservation Partners also includes the Crested Butte Land Trust, Montezuma Land Conservancy and La Plata Open Space Conservancy. Rob Bleiberg, executive director […]
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A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has declined for a third straight month, signaling slowing growth in the United States. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) slipped a tenth of a percent to 111.97 in October. The index has edged down a tenth of a percent over the past six months, moving […]
Derek Biddle has joined Robinson & Co. Realty in Fruita as a broker associate. Biddle worked as lead information technology engineer for ACS Business Systems for 18 years and later became IT director at Family Health West in Fruita. He holds degrees in computer science and business from what’s now Colorado Mesa University. Biddle belongs […]
Mary Watson has received the Toastmaster International Area Director of the Year Award in recognition of her efforts in Western Colorado. Watson — one of 43 Toastmaster directors in an area that includes Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska — led two of her three base clubs to distinguished status with one club achieving the president’s […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent for October at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions and listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including listings and available rentals, call 245-7777 or visit www.heidenhomes.com.