Three public meetings have been scheduled to discuss a proposed increase in entrance fees to the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. Under proposed changes that would take affect next year, the entrance fee for private vehicles would increase from $10 to $20, while the fee for individuals on foot or vehicle would increase from […]
Mesa County continues to lag behind other metropolitan areas in Colorado in four measures of economic performance, according to a midyear report from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Statewide, the economy continues to expand, but at a slower pace. While payroll gains still are expected to reach 62,000 by the end of the year, […]
A measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to trend upward, although at slower pace during June. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau, $159,673 in lodging taxes were collected during June. That was the largest dollar amount collected so far this year, but also constituted the smallest proportional year-over-year […]
Colorado ranks third among the top states for business, according to the latest results of an annual study that takes into account more than 60 measures of competitiveness. Colorado scored 1,555 out of a possible 2,500 points to move from fourth to third in the 10th annual list of America’s Top States for Business compiled […]
Adam Dentlinger has been promoted to president of Alpine Bank Wealth Management. Based in Grand Junction, Dentlinger oversees wealth management functions in all Alpine Bank markets, providing services to individuals as well as foundations and trusts. Dentlinger joined Alpine Bank in 2005 and has worked in five markets. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in […]
A record number of passengers boarded commercial flights at the Grand Junction Regional Airport during June, according to the latest statistics from the airport authority. A total of 22,561 enplanements — passengers boarding regularly scheduled commercial flights — were reported for the month. That’s a 10.7 percent increase over June 2015. American Airlines reported a […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners continues to increase, but not at a pace that signals substantial growth in the sector. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism rose seven-tenths of a point in June for a third straight month of gains. But at 94.5, […]
Dan LaRouere has been appointed general manager of Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction under the the new management of Troon Privé. LaRouere is a 20-year employee of Troon Privé and has worked during his career as an assistant and head golf professional, director of golf and manager. He has worked over the past 15 […]
Don Johnson has been appointed team leader for Keller Williams Colorado West Realty and its operations in Grand Junction and Montrose as well as an office scheduled to open this summer in Glenwood Springs. Johnson brings to his new duties more than 16 years of experience in real estate, most recently from a Keller Williams […]
What a difference a month makes. After adding only 11,000 jobs in May, United States employers increased payrolls 287,000 in June, according to the latest government estimates. The unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point to 4.9 percent in June in part because more people were looking for jobs. The latest numbers from the Labor […]