Senior loan originator joins Cherry Creek Mortgage

Doug Ridder has joined Cherry Creek Mortgage in Grand Junction as a senior loan originator. Ridder brings to his duties more than 26 years of experience as a residential mortgage lender and another six years in the real estate title business. Ridder’s new position begins him back to the Grand Valley. He graduated from Central […]

Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Marlene Brunet, Cynthia Castaneda and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top performing agents for December at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Brunet posted the highest sales volume for the month, while Castaneda had the most closings and Tomkins the most new listings. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates officers at 735 Rood Ave. […]

She is the Champion: Insurance agent receives designation

Kerry Phillips, an agent with Shelter Insurance Companies in Grand Junction, has been recognized for her performance. Phillips is among the agents receiving the Champion designation based on 2018 operations. The designation recognizes agents who demonstrate excellence in insurance services and meet corporate standards for agency operations. Phillips has twice earned the Champion designation. The […]

Association honors Central High School music teacher

Amber Campbell, a music teacher at Central High School in Grand Junction, has won statewide recognition for her efforts. Campbell won the Colorado American String Teachers Association outstanding string teacher award. She is scheduled to receive the award Jan. 25 during the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference in Colorado Springs.

Registration under way for economic forecast webcast

A free webcast will offer the public a chance to participate in an annual event offering forecasts for the Colorado and national economies. Vectra Bank Colorado has scheduled its economic forecast event for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 6 in Denver. The event will be streamed live, and online participants will have an opportunity to […]

Allegiant announces new flight between Grand Junction and Phoenix

A company that connects travelers to resort destinations has announced plans to add a flight between Grand Junction and Phoenix. Allegiant expects to offer twice-weekly service between Grand Junction Regional Airport and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport beginning April 5. Flights are planned for Fridays and Mondays. The flights will add to the year-around service Allegiant […]

Website helps youth export careers

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 […]

Incentives offered to ag businesses to hire interns

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 […]

SkyWest joins in collaboration to expand pilot training

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 […]