Powderhorn owners find partners to help grow operations

The owners of Powderhorn Mountain Resort have partnered with a management company and investment firm as part of efforts to further expand operations. The owners have entered into a long-term lease with Pacific Group Resorts Inc. (PGRI) to operate Powderhorn and also brought on ZOMA Capital as an investment partner. Ken, Tom and John Gart […]

Solar projects planned for Grand Valley

Solar power projects are planned for locations near Grand Junction and Palisade, three of six projects along the Interstate Highway 70 corridor through Colorado. Construction is expected to soon begin on a  2 megawatt solar garden planned for an industrial area in Grand Junction, Construction is underway on a  2 megawatt project in Palisade. Projects […]

Race for success: Rim Rock Run bolsters economy

An annual race up and over the Colorado National Monument contributes more than $570,000 to the Grand Valley economy, according to the organization that manages the event. “The U.S. Bank Rim Rock Marathon is a prime example of the power of sports on a community’s economy,” said Jennifer Stoll, executive director of the Greater Grand […]

Analysis: Outdoor rec contributes $62 billion to Colorado economy

Outdoor recreation contributes more than $62 billion to the Colorado economy, according to a new analysis conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the numbers and signed an executive order creating a council to promote outdoor recreation and conservation in Colorado. “Coloradans and visitors are taking advantage of our beautiful outdoor spaces,” […]

Component of workers’ comp premiums reduced

Colorado employers can expect a reduction in a component of the workers’ compensation insurance premiums they’ll pay in 2019. The Colorado Division of Insurance approved a 16.7 percent decrease in the average statewide loss costs component of premiums. The cut follows a 12.7 percent decrease for 2018 and will mark a  fifth consecutive year in […]

Colorado receives $112.5 million in 2018 energy revenues

More than $112.5 million was dispersed to Colorado during the 2018 fiscal year, the latest revenues from energy production on federal land in the state. The dispersement was part of $8.93 billion in payments nationwide from the Interior Department Office of Natural Resources Revenue. “For a second year, energy disbursements are up, this year by […]

St. Mary’s executive joins in search for new CU president

A Grand Junction hospital executive has been selected to serve as the only Western Colorado representative on a committee searching for a new president of the University of Colorado. Dr. Brian Davidson, president of St. Mary’s Medical Center, will serve on a committee tasked with finding a successor to Bruce Benson. Benson plans to retire […]