Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 51 paid more than $26,000 for a motivational speaker to present at middle schools and high schools across the district with a lack of parental notification during Kindness Week events in February, according to documents released through a Colorado Open Records Act request. Records show […]
‘Dabbling’ led to B&S Express Sourdough Bakery and now a Bread Barn Tim Harty, The Business Times The day Emily Pinneo started B&S Express Sourdough two years ago turned out to be a good day this year to debut the next evolution of her business. Pinneo marked the second anniversary on March 7 by opening […]
Bill would increase excise tax from 8 percent to 13 percent on brewers, vintners, distillers Tim Harty, The Business Times Colorado House Bill 26-1271, A Bill For An Act Concerning the Creation of Enterprises to Address the Impacts of Alcohol Use, has a worthwhile cause. There’s not much arguing against the merits of alcohol-use treatment […]
Dr. Patrice Whistler, known as “Dr. Patrice” by generations of patients and families, announced she is retiring at the end of April after more than three decades of dedicated service to children and families throughout Mesa County. Whistler joined Western Colorado Pediatrics, 3150 N. 12th St., a division of Primary Care Partners, in 1993 and […]
The Business Incubator Center’s AgriWest Initiative will cap its Ag Awareness Week on March 24 with a screening of documentary “World Without Cows” at Colorado Mesa University’s Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave. The film explores the global environmental, economic and human implications of cattle production, and it invites viewers to consider how cattle influence global […]
Colorado Mesa University’s Alumni and Career Services is partnering with the Mesa County Workforce Center to host the 2026 Western Colorado Job Fair. Job seekers and employers from across the region are invited to come together to network, meet future employees and highlight their organizations April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the […]
The D51 Foundation is teaming up with Elevate Kids for the 5th Annual Elevate Kids Fun Run on April 12 at Las Colonias Park, 1461 Riverfront Drive in Grand Junction. This event is for participants of all ages and abilities, whether they’re in it to win or out for a fun Sunday morning walk. Participants […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County officially opened its Homeownership Program at the beginning of March. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a homeowner, now is the time to get started. Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is offering information sessions throughout March, with the final sessions taking place on March […]
Hilltop’s Brain Injury Services team is hosting its 5th Annual Car Show on March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1405 Wellington Ave. This year’s theme, “Guardians of the Roadway,” celebrates safety, community and the shared responsibility we all have to protect one another on the road. Car enthusiasts from across the region are […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council voted 5–1 to approve a 25-year lease and operating agreement that grants Colorado Mesa University use of the Lincoln Park Barn and adjacent land near Ralph Stocker Stadium for construction of a new football facility. The vote followed more than an hour of public comment […]