Central High School in Grand Junction has become the first in Colorado to earn national certification for its instruction in the so-called STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math. Central High School earned certification from the National Institute for STEM Education through a process that included classroom observation and teacher training as well as […]
The City of Grand Junction is among the latest winners of awards recognizing the use of funds from the Colorado Lottery to improve communities in the state. The city won a 2018 Starburst Award for the amphitheater at Los Colonias Park in Grand Junction. The Montrose Recreation District also won a Starburst Award for the […]
Agricultural producers in Mesa County are among those eligible for emergency loans and other assistance under a natural disaster declaration related to drought conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated seven counties in Colorado as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought — Alamosa, Conejos, Hinsdale, Rio […]
Training will be offered in Mesa County and other areas of Colorado under a new effort to monitor honey bee health and educate hobby beekeepers. Colorado State University Extension, the CSU College of Agricultural Sciences and Colorado Department of Agriculture have been awarded a $132,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for […]
A loan program created to support military veterans and their families in Colorado has topped the $1 million mark in loans produced. The Colorado Enterprise Fund launched the Valor program in November and since has helped borrowers start or grow their businesses. “We are thrilled to have been able to help so many veterans pursue […]
The Small Business Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs have entered into an agreement to help military veterans prepare for self-employment. Through the partnership, veterans and service members will have access to networking events, job seeking skills, coaching and entrepreneurship training. The partnership will give veterans access to assistance from the SBA, its resource partners […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth through the remainder of the year, although the pace of that growth could slow. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 109.4 in April. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “April’s […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]