A new website offers help to youth to find information about careers, including those in high demand in Mesa County. The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction announced the launch of the website at www.findyourfuture.us. “There are so many great resources for youth in Mesa County. With this new website, we have pulled all […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new program offering incentives to farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses to hire interns. Qualified businesses could be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the cost of hiring an intern, not to exceed $5,000 per internship. “Investing in the future is integral to continued progress […]
Students enrolled in a pilot training offered by Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction have gained access to the SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program. The partnership provides a career pathway for students who want to work as pilots for a commercial airline. Students in the Pilot Pathway Program will receive […]
Larry Beckner long has combined two of his passions: the law and helping others. Now the lawyer has been recognized for his efforts with his selection by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction as Kiwanian of the Year. While Beckner is known for his wit and endearing remarks at club functions, he was at a […]
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Jan. 18 to turn in nomination petitions to run for three open seats on the Grand Junction City Council. The spring city election will determine who fills four-year terms on the council in District B and C as well as an at-large seat. Council candidates must be at least 18 […]
Sue Ellen Rodwick has joined Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies as manager of the Grand Junction branch. Rodwick succeeds Starlene Collins, who retired after serving nearly 20 years in the position. Rodwick brings to her new duties experience in managing nonprofit organizations, including a stint overseeing the Goodwill Industries retail store in Grand […]
Barb Abrams, a broker associate with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has received the Certified Residential Specialist designation. The Residential Real Estate Council, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, bestows the designation to professionals who’ve completed training and demonstrated achievement in residential real estate. Only 29,000 professionals nationwide have received the designation. “As […]
Sonia Guiterrez, a Grand Junction real estate professional, is among three appointees to the board of trustees overseeing Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Guiterrez works with the Christi Reece Group at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties. Jonathan Anderson of Greenwood Village and Daniel Anthony Lee Ramos of Denver also were appointed to the board for […]
Julia March Crocetto will host a variety of workshops and other events as the latest Mesa County Libraries 970West artist in residence. Crocetto blends printmaking, painting and stitching to create her interpretations of the western landscape. She teaches art at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and has taught workshops since 1985. She holds a […]
Francisco Ibarra has joined the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties office in Grand Junction as an independent sales associate. Ibarra brings to his duties 25 years of experience in real estate, including work with properties owned by lenders, financing options and negotiation skills. He holds the Accredited Buyer Representative designation from the National Association of Realtors. […]