Listings sought for Colorado hay directory

Listings will be accepted through June 15 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2018 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August and offer information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. “Every year we receive calls […]

Wells Fargo contributes to counseling effort

Wells Fargo & Co. has donated $20,000 to Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction to help fund efforts to encourage high school seniors to pursue additional education and training. The donation supports college and career advisors who work with high school students to explore their options following graduation and identify and pursue financial aid. […]

Wienerschnitzel offers sweet deal for Father’s Day

Wienerschnitzel restaurants in the Grand Junction area will join in a promotion offering free old-fashioned sundaes to fathers on Father’s Day, June 17. “We are excited to offer dads a chance to enjoy some old-fashioned family time on Father’s Day with an old-fashioned sundae,” said J.R. Galardi, president of Wienerschnitzel. The old-fashioned sundaes feature soft-serve […]

Land planner joins Western Colorado firm

Bailie Tomlinson has joined Colorado Land Advisor as a land planner. Tomlinson will work with land development, site design, stormwater management and urban planning in the Grand Junction and Breckenridge areas. Tomlinson brings to her new duties experience on the land development team with Red Bridge Energy and Development in Texas. She attended Colorado Mesa […]

Broker associate earns residential specialist designation

Barb Hecht, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Residential Real Estate Council. To earn the designation, Realtors must complete training, demonstrate their achievement in residential real estate and follow a code of ethics. Those who earn the designation specialize in helping […]

Director of HopeWest Kids program earns therapy credential

Joni Beckner, director of the HopeWest Kids program in Western Colorado, has earned designation as a board-certified art therapist, the highest art therapy credential. To earn the designation, Beckner was required to pass a national examination and demonstrate knowledge of the theories and clinical skills used in art therapy. Becker brings more than 10 years […]

“E” for effort: CMU lauded for program for international students

Colorado Mesa University is among the latest winners of national awards for its efforts to assist international students attending CMU. CMU and its International Student Admissions and Programs Office received the “E” Award for Exports from Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. “Both the ‘E’ and ‘E Star” Awards are one of the most prestigious exporting awards […]

School District 51 contract includes more days and pay

Teachers in Mesa County School District 51 will work more days and receive more pay during the next school year under a contract ratified by the District 51 Board of Education. A contract between District 51 and the Mesa Valley Education Association increases contract days and salaries. Members of the association also ratified the contract. […]