Broker associate joins real estate firm

Alexie Rusk has joined NextHome Valley Properties in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Rusk brings to her duties experience as marketing manager for a local real estate company that expanded from four to eight offices. She also holds college degrees in both marketing and management. NextHome Valley Properties operates offices at 619 Main St. […]

Girl Scouts of Colorado honors Grand Junction women

Jenn Moore, Angelina Salazar and Diane Schwenke were honored for their professional and personal contributions to the community. Moore, Salazar and Schwenke were named the Western Slope Women of Distinction for 2019. Moore serves as executive director of the Eureka McConnell Science Museum in Grand Junction. Salazar is chief executive officer of the Western Healthcare […]

United Way names new board president and member

Laura Glatt is the new president of the United Way of Mesa County board of directors. Erika Hoy has joined the board as a new member. Glatt works as vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She’s served on the United Way board since 2017. […]

Applications available for energy assistance

Applications are available in Mesa County for the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP). The program offers assistance to individuals and families to pay winter heating costs. “Something as seemingly simple as paying the heating bill can pose a significant challenge when income is limited or non-existent,” said Michelle Trujillo, director of economic assistance with the […]

Montrose campground awarded for quality and service

The KOA campground in Montrose has once again received awards for customer service and quality. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey received the KOA Founder’s Award and President’s Award. The Founder’s Award recognizes campground owners and managers who achieve high scores in customer service and a quality review. The president’s award is presented […]

Hilltop Health Access offers insurance enrollment help

Hilltop Health Access offers information and assistance to people enrolling for health insurance for 2020. The Grand Junction office is located at 1129 Colorado Ave. and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. While appointments are encouraged, they’re not required. Hilltop Health Access, a certified assistance site for Connect for Health, offers the public […]

New business offers motivational products

A new Grand Junction business offers a line of products designed to inspire people to get off to a fresh start each day. Water’s Wisdoms provides a waterproof picture frame that adheres to shower walls and a subscription service that provides motivational quotes, mantras and affirmations on waterproof paper inserted into the frame. The goal […]

Atlasta Solar Center wins installer award

Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction is among the latest winners of awards recognizing efforts to install solar equipment. Atlasta Solar received the Panasonic Life Solutions installer of the year award for the mountain region. The customer appreciation awards program recognizes installers and distributors that demonstrate excellence in installing solar equipment, serving end users and […]

Bray Cares Foundation awards grants

A foundation established by Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction has awarded a total of $20,500 in grants to address housing-related needs in Mesa County. The Bray Cares Foundation awarded six grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The recipients were: American Red Cross for home fire financial assistance. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach for a rental […]