Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction has joined in an effort to launch a polling service. CMU and the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service have partnered with Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania to introduce the new CMU-RMPBS poll. “No one understands the diversity of opinions across the state of Colorado more than Coloradans,” said […]
Lodging tax collections continue to come in at record levels in Grand Junction, an indication of increasing business for local hotels and motels. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau reported collecting $160,265 in lodging taxes in August, an increase of nearly $8,000 and 5.1 percent over the same month last year. The latest total […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has slipped as uncertainty has dampened expectations for improving economic conditions, earnings and sales. “Uncertainty seems to be the major enemy of economic progress, and the political climate is a major contributor to the high levels of uncertainty that we’ve seen,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist […]
Jesse Wells has been named director of inpatient services at Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center operated by Family Health West in Fruita. Wells brings to his new position more than 14 years of experience in health care, including work in pain management, inpatient care, cardiac catheterization and chest pain center accreditation. He holds a […]
Martin Marez has joined Spoons Bistro & Bakery in Grand Junction as executive chef. Marez brings to his duties experience working in restaurants across the Western United States. He also worked at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. “Spoons has a very fresh, positive and energetic menu, atmosphere and service,” Marez said. “I really […]
Seven health care professionals have joined Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Dr. Shiela Klemmetsen; Dena Banta Corona, a nurse practitioner; and Courtney Kasun, a doctor of nursing practice, have joined Family Physicians of Western Colorado. Drs. Cormac Sookram and Megan Stinar joined Western Colorado Pediatric Associates. Dr. Joshua Hulst joined Western Colorado Physicians Group […]
Dr. Jeffrey Nakano, an orthopaedic surgeon with Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, has received the Circle of Care Award from St. Mary’s Medical Center. In addition, Drs. Adam Cota and Justin McCoy have joined Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates. The Circle of Care program offers patients an opportunity to say thank you to an individual or team […]
A series of free events featuring Grand Valley authors and an acupuncturist continues at Crystal Books and Gifts, 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. An event set for 6 p.m. Sept. 8 will feature Lucinda Stein, author of “Spiral of Darkness” and “Sanctuary” and Heather Porteneir, author of “Please Excuse the Mess.” An event […]
A series of benefit events offering dog owners an opportunity to let their pets really make a splash is set to continue Sept. 10 and 11 at swimming pools in Fruita and Grand Junction. Dog Daze is set for 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 at the Fruita pool at 324 N. Coulson St. Admission […]
Major Mortgage in Grand Junction has scheduled a fall run to benefit Hilltop Community Resources. “We are a locally owned business and supporting our community partners is important to us,” said Isabel Kelley, client relations manager for Major Mortgage. “The Fall Fun 5K is a great way to celebrate fall with a family friendly and […]