Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Cynthia Castaneda, Jon Nash and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the top-performing agents for the first quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the first quarter, while Nash ranked second and Tomkins third. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For […]

Downtown group names marketing and communications specialist

Caitlyn Love has joined Downtown Grand Junction as a marketing and communications specialist. Love previously served as event coordinator and also had worked as interim marketing and communications specialist since March. She was selected from among more than 50 applicants for the permanent position. Love will focus on supporting downtown businesses through marketing and communications, […]

Doctor joins HopeWest to lead elder care program

Dr. Shannon Keel has joined HopeWest based in Grand Junction to lead a new program offering care to the elderly. She also will work with hospice and palliative care programs. “Having Dr. Keel’s experience is instrumental for the success of our expanding organization and continually meet the needs of our aging population,” said Christy Whitney […]

Industry veteran named CEO of West Star Aviation

Jim Rankin, a pilot and aviation industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, has joined West Star Aviation as chief executive officer. Bob Rasberry has been named chairman of the board at West Star. Rodger Renaud remains president and chief operating officer of the company that operates facilities across the United States, including […]

Freddy’s adds cheese curds to menu

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added cheese curds to the menu at the restaurants. White cheddar cheese curds are covered with butter crumbs and fried. They’re available in regular or large sizes. “We’re truly looking forward to sharing this new limited-time offer with guests at all of our locations,” said Scott Redler, co-founder and […]

Health center marks seventh year at downtown location

The Journey for Wellness Center for Natural Health is celebrating its seventh year at its location at 551 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. The clinic offers a variety of natural healing methods. The practitioners there include Kirk Apt, who offers massage therapy and Rolf structural integration; Nan Keith Frates, who offers massage therapy; Christine Gallagher, […]

District distributes $225,000 in grants

The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded $225,000 in grants. The district awarded a traditional grant of $100,000 to Mesa County Public Libraries for its east library project and a grant of $75,000 to the Clifton Sanitation District for sewer line rehabilitation. The district awarded a mini-grant of $50,000 to the City of […]

Bank plays role in senior housing acquisition

Bank of Colorado played a role in helping the Grand Junction Housing Authority purchase an apartment complex for seniors. The bank provided a first mortgage and bridge loan that enabled the housing authority to quickly close on the purchase of the Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments. “Bank of Colorado helped us motor through the deal with […]

Calendar offers tips to promote happiness

Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital in Western Colorado will mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May by offering a free perpetual calendar that includes tips for applying the principals of positive psychology to everyday life. Multiply Your Happy calendars are based on five elements of well-being — positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and […]