The City of Grand Junction invites community members to attend Books & Briefings with the City Manager on Jan. 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Barnes & Noble Café, 2451 Patterson Road. All are welcome to stop by for coffee and conversation with City Manager Mike Bennett. The event offers a chance to […]
The Bureau of Land Management began a sealed-bid timber sale Jan. 15 in Gunnison for 1.1 million board feet of timber. The West Fork Ridgeline Timber Sale primarily includes thinned Douglas fir on 808 acres of forest lands and will directly reduce wildfire threats in the area and improve forest health, the BLM said in […]
In a Jan. 15 letter to customers, Xcel Energy said it submitted a natural gas rate proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that will increase an average residential customer’s monthly bill about 11.4 percent, or $7.59, starting in October 2026. Excel Energy said the requested rate increase reflects the critical investments it made during […]
EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, 1400 N. Seventh St., will host Trivia at EUREKA! events Jan. 29 and Feb. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the events will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m., allowing guests to explore the museum’s interactive exhibits before the trivia rounds officially kick off. The trivia rounds will be entirely […]
Marketing Coordinator Ethan Abbs and Administrative Assistant Emily Gonzalez have joined the staff of The Christi Reece Group. Abbs is a Colorado Mesa University alum who ran track and cross country on scholarship for the Mavericks. With a background in business, Abbs brings analytical strengths and creativity into marketing, where he loves making engaging social […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Grand Garages is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 22 to mark the start of construction on its garage condominium development at 2467 Industrial Blvd. in Grand Junction. Grand Garages LLC parent company Playground Properties said in a news release its garage condominiums are designed for individuals and businesses seeking secure, […]
Mesa County Valley School District 51 reported continued gains in graduation outcomes following the Colorado Department of Education’s release of updated graduation rate data. According to the district, the Class of 2025 achieved the highest three-year graduation rate in District 51 history at 81.9 percent, while the district’s five-year graduation rate (which includes students that […]
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98, the NFIB said in a Jan. 13 news release. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business […]
Fruita residents will head to the ballot this spring as the City’s regular municipal election is scheduled for April 7. Conducted entirely by mail, ballots will be distributed to registered voters in mid-March, providing an accessible way for the community to participate in choosing local leadership. Nomination petitions are available now at the City Clerk’s […]
Colorado Mesa University announced the hiring of Shannon Wadas to be the executive director of the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center in Grand Junction. Wadas, who started her new role Dec. 15, brings to the water center more than 16 years of experience in natural resource and organizational management in public and nonprofit organizations. Most […]