Agricultural producers in Mesa County and five other Western Colorado counties who’ve suffered losses and damages because of drought conditions are eligible to apply for emergency loans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Garfield County as a primary natural disaster area because of drought. But producers in contiguous counties also are eligible for emergency […]
Letters of interest will be accepted through Aug. 1 for five positions on the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors that will be filled in a fall election. Terms will begin in January and run through 2022. Those interested in serving should outline previous chamber involvement and describe their qualifications. For more […]
Zoup has added family meals and a chilled avocado and jalapeno soup to its menu. The restaurant chain has also brought back for the summer a chilled vegetable soup as well as its mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. Family meals combine soup, salads and sandwiches or power bowls to feed two, four or six people. […]
A series of events featuring local authors and a presentation on plant spirit medicine are scheduled at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. A presentation set for 6 to 7 p.m. July 12 at the store, located at 439 Main St., will feature K.L. McKee author of “Miracle,” “In Name Only” and “Worth […]
A Grand Junction operation has been awarded a grant to expand its recycling program to offer additional residential curbside services as well as hire another full-time employee. Curbside Recycling Indefinitely received $21,441.50 through the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity competitive grant program administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The program awards grants […]
While Colorado residents are most satisfied with the government entities closest to where they live, they’re less satisfied with the state and federal government, according to the results of a survey conducted in part by Colorado Mesa University. “The survey results highlight areas of agreement and disagreement among Coloradans on policy issues. My hope is […]
Another $5.8 million will be spent on street repairs and maintenance in Grand Junction in the second year of a voter-approved effort. The City of Grand Junction spent $8.34 million on street projects in 2017 and plans to spend a total of $21.4 million from 2019 to 2021 — levels made possible in part by […]
Officials from a small business advocacy group welcome a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to hear a challenge that business filing fees charged by the state are actually a tax subject to constitutional limits. “In plain English, we hope the Supreme Court rules that state government cannot skirt our Taxpayers Bill of Rights law,” […]
U.S. payrolls continue to swell with hiring across a number of industry sectors. The unemployment rate edged up as more people look for work. Nonfarm payrolls increased 213,000 and the jobless rate rose two-tenths of a point to 4 percent in June, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The increase in payrolls extends the […]
While Colorado business leaders are slightly less confident, the latest results of a survey tracking their expectations continue to reflect a positive outlook overall. The Leeds Business Confidence Index slipped 1.7 points for the third quarter. But at 59.6, the index reflects more positive than negative responses. “Business leaders are seeing the strength of the […]