A measure of consumer confidence has retreated from a nearly 18-year high on less upbeat assessments of business conditions but continues to signal growth. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 127.7 in March. That’s down 2.3 points from 130 in February, the highest reading since the index stood at 132.6 in […]
Cynthia Castaneda, Jon Nash and Kathy Tomkins were honored as the three best-selling agents for February at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the highest dollar volume in sales as well as the newest listings for the month. Nash ranked second for dollar volume in sales and Tomkins third. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes […]
Elaine Matthews, the owner of Matthews Public Relations in Grand Junction, has joined the board of directors of the Freedom & Responsibility Education Enterprise Foundation. The organization provides resources to teachers and students in Western Colorado to promote the understanding of economics, financial literary and free enterprise. Matthews brings to the board experience in marketing […]
Brynn Boyd has joined Colorado Land Advisor, expanding the civil engineering division of the urban planning and land development consulting firm. Boyd works on drainage, site plans, subdivision design and water quality issues related to construction projects. She brings to her duties more than a decade of experience as a civil engineer working on private […]
Doug Van Etten has joined eXp Realty, a cloud-based real estate firm. Van Etten has worked with home and investment property buyers and sellers in the Grand Valley since 2011. He began his career in the real estate industry in Alaska. “I enjoy offering education and developing trust with clients so they can feel comfortable […]
A spring speaker series sponsored by Family Health West and the City of Fruita will continue with an April 10 presentation on heart health. The presentation is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 10 at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. Kara Griffith, an exercise physiologist, will discuss ways to prevent, treat and reverse […]
Nuclear Care Partners has scheduled a breakfast event for former uranium and nuclear weapons production workers. The event is set for 9 a.m. April 4 at the IHOP restaurant located at 2420 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 in Grand Junction. The event will offer information about federal government benefits to former uranium and nuclear weapons […]
The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation based in Grand Junction has awarded a total of $239,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations providing services in Western Colorado. The inaugural round of grants support services that promote health and wellness, said Lisa Fenton Free, executive director of the foundation. “We are thrilled to distribute funds from our […]
Weinerschnitzel will celebrate Easter by offering 99 cent chili cheese fries on April 1. Weinerschnitzel pours chili over french fries and tops the dish with melted cheddar cheese. The offer will be good at participating restaurants. Guests can purchase up to five orders. No coupons or additional purchases will be required. Founded in 1961 with […]
Mesa Mall will offer an opportunity for children to have their photographs taken with the Easter Bunny. What’s billed as the Easter Bunny Photo Experience will run through March 31 at the mall, 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 in Grand Junction. Children can visit the Easter Bunny in the Clock Court, and parents can […]