Grand Valley Oncology in Grand Junction has marked the one-year anniversary of offering radiation treatments for cancer patients in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. Working with the University of Utah Health Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute, Community Hospital began providing radiation oncology in March 2016. Since then, Grand Valley Oncology has treated more than 150 […]
A famous quote attributed to German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck perhaps best describes the legislative process. “Laws are like sausages,” Bismarck supposedly said. “It’s better not to see them being made.” Imagine then, the gruesome spectacles that must occur under the gold dome of the Colorado Capitol, where the process grinds even the most common-sense […]
There’s some good news in the results of research conducted by an associate professor at Oregon State University. Not surprisingly, a healthy sex life at home boosts employee satisfaction and engagement at work. The implications could turn “Not tonight dear, I have a headache” into “For sure tonight, dear, I have an important presentation tomorrow.” […]
It’s no secret our economy is in the midst of a transition from a manufacturing base to a knowledge base, and the nature of jobs is changing with it. This puts different demands on our community for roads, buildings and land planning. Views differ on how to plan for this transition. Retraining, re-educating and capacity […]
Grand Junction Volkswagen has won a state dealer of the year award in recognition of its customer service as confirmed through online reviews. DealerRater, which operates a dealer review website, bestowed the award. Grand Junction Volkswagen also received a 2017 consumer satisfaction award. The dealership opened in January 2016. “It’s quite an honor. I’m very […]
A home care franchise in Grand Junction is among 17 Visiting Angels operations nationwide to receive recognition from a research and quality assurance firm. Home Care Pulse presents the Best of Home Care — Leader in Excellence Awards based on caregiver and client satisfaction scores calculated by the firm through monthly telephone interviews. “Since this […]
Alpine Bank will match donations to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County during March up to $2,500. CASA supports court-appointed volunteers who serve as advocates for abused and neglected children. “CASA is an integral part of our community. And without this organization, many children would be left without a voice. By donating to CASA, […]
A Grand Junction-based political consulting firm has won recognition for its work on a ballot measure that changed the way the Colorado Constitution is amended. EIS Solutions won a 2017 Reed Award from Campaigns & Elections magazine for its Raise the Bar campaign for Amendment 71. The firm won the award for best logo and […]
A Robin’s Nest of Antiques and Treasures has selected the Mesa County School District 51 Foundation to participate in a new fund-raising program at the downtown Grand Junction antique mall. Donations of antiques, collectibles and other vintage items will be cleaned, priced and displayed in what’s billed as the Our Community Cares Corner on the […]
The Mesa County Fundraisers’ Network has joined with Hoskin, Farina & Kampf and Two Rivers Trust Co. to host two free workshops as part of Write a Will Month. The 90-minute workshops are set for 11 a.m. March 14 and 5:30 p.m. March 29 at the Mesa County Libraries central branch located near the intersection […]