Colorado Mesa University has proposed a collaborative program intended to increase the number of local high school students who pursue further education after graduation. “The more education one has, the more likely one is to find a job that pays well. The more education and training the young people in our community achieve, the more […]
An ordinance that takes effect next year will cap the fees businesses receive for collecting sales taxes for the City of Grand Junction. Capping the sales tax vendor fee at $500 a month per account is expected to affect 31 businesses, but save the city between $365,000 and $375,000 a year — money earmarked for […]
A measure of consumer confidence has dropped for a second straight month, but still reflects optimism the United States economy will continue to grow. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index dropped 1.5 points to 117.9 in May. The index has retreated 5.8 points from what in March was its highest reading since […]
Employment continues to slowly increase in the United States even as the unemployment rate has decreased to its lowest level in 16 years. According to Labor Department estimates for May, nonfarm payrolls grew 138,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 4.3 percent. Initial estimates for payroll gains were revised downward […]
Linda Sparks has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Sparks has worked in the real estate industry since 2005. “I believe that owning your home is the first step in managing your finances wisely,” Sparks said. “My clients tell me that they are surprised to find out I have other clients because I’m so […]
Registration is under way for the next meeting of the Mesa County Women’s Network. The luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. June 13 at the Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. Reservations are due June 7. Admission is $18 for members with reservations, $22 for members with late registration and guests. […]
George Holley, a deputy district attorney with the 21st Judicial District in Grand Junction, has been named Prosecutor of the Year by the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council. Holley successfully prosecuted the first known welfare fraud jury trial in Mesa County, a trial that resulted in seven felony charges. Matt Furphy, an investigator with the Mesa […]
Dale Reigle, former chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction, received a lifetime achievement award from the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives. “I have had the privilege to work with excellent doctors and caring coworkers, without whom I would have never been selected for this recognition,” said Reigle, who served for […]
Kris Mort and Bryan Rooks have been named co-directors of the athletic department at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, succeeding Tom Spicer. Mort and Rooks have worked as associate athletic directors since 2007. Mort also served as head women’s softball coach. Rooks served as an assistant football coach. They’re both CMU graduates who also […]
Cynthia Castaneda has been honored as the best-selling agent for April at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction, posting the most closed transactions and new listings. Castaneda has worked in the real estate industry for 10 years in addition to her other jobs. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For […]