There’s no shortage, it seems, of indicators and indexes that track various aspects of the economy — from unemployment rates to tax collections and consumer confidence to real estate sales. Just in time for the holidays, here’s the latest results of yet another measure that tracks labor costs and commodity prices, not to mention the […]
Heidi Ragsdale, a science teacher at West Middle School in Grand Junction, is among three winners of Tackle STEM Coach of the Month Awards. The Colorado Technology Association and Denver Broncos present the awards to acknowledge science, technology, engineering and mathematics educators. Ragsdale was nominated for the award by the Colorado Geographic Alliance for her […]
Dr. Michael Neste and Family Health West were selected to receive the 2016 Champion of the Arts Award. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture presents the award to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that support the arts. “We are so fortunate to have such a high quality of arts and theater that is […]
Julie Adams, a broker associate with Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction, has earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist designation. Professionals with the designation have the knowledge to assist clients over 50 with issues related to selling and refinancing homes and relocating. “In 20 years, the senior buyer and seller market has nearly doubled, and […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top performing agent for November at Weichert, Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions and most new listings for the month. She’s worked as a real estate agent for nine years. Weichert, Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 745 Rood Ave. For additional information […]
Dr. Michael Waggoner has joined Hoffman Eye Care-ICON Eyecare in Grand Junction. Waggoner specializes in medical and surgical treatments for cataracts, including laser surgery and lens options. He also performs laser vision correction using LASIK and PRK. In addition, he treats dry eye disease and related complications. “We are thrilled to have a surgeon of […]
An annual event at Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction raised $575 for participating nonprofit organizations. Kannah Creek created a honey brown ale and vanilla stout for its latest firkin fund-raiser and poured 134 beers. The event was held in conjunction with Colorado Gives Day. The participating organizations were Children’s Nature Center, Colorado Canyons […]
Home Care of the Grand Valley has once again earned recognition as one of the top-performing home health agencies in the country. Home Care of the Grand Valley has been named a Top Agency of HomeCare Elite for an 11th consecutive year. HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlights the […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort east of Grand Junction will offer lessons and discounted rentals and lift tickets as part of a statewide promotion to make it easier for people to learn winter sports. Member resorts of the Colorado Ski Country USA trade association will offer special programs and promotions as part of Learn to Ski and […]
Five Wienerschnitzel Express locations in Western Colorado will offer free food on Christmas as part of an annual event. The “No One Goes Hungry on Christmas” event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 25 at Wienerschnitzel Express locations at Shell Convenience Stores at 333 N. First St. and 745 Horizon Drive in […]