Labor outlook rebounds with big payroll increase

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 […]

Workforce center streamlines processes for job hunters

The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction has streamlined its processes to offer faster services to people looking for jobs. People are now directed to a resource room where staff is available to provide information and assist them in registering with the system and searching for jobs. The new process also allows for subsequent […]

As new video shows, outdoor rec an advantage

For those who haven’t yet watched the video promoting outdoor recreation in the Grand Valley, make some time to do so. It only takes about six minutes and is well worth that short span. The video — which can be viewed online at www.GrandDayCO.com — follows Grand Valley resident Mason Klebold as he goes snowmobiling, […]

Babysitter health education camp scheduled

The Western Colorado Area Health Education Center has scheduled a babysitter’s health education camp for youth ages 12 to 17. The camp is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 to 22 at the Mesa Country Health Department, 510 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Participants who attend the entire week and demonstrate […]

Suicide intervention training planned

The Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation and Colorado Mesa University will offer suicide intervention training. Two sessions of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training are set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 11 and 12 on the CMU campus in Grand Junction. Attendance is required both days. Participants will learn how to identify if someone […]

Benefit concert to raise money for cancer program

A benefit concert has been scheduled to raise money for the integrative cancer care program at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. The concert will feature guitarist Stephen Marchionda performing the works of Albeniz, Granados and Scarlatti. The event is set for July 21 at Two Rivers Winery, located at 2087 Broadway in Grand […]

Ticket sales under way for Winefest

Tickets are now available for the Colorado Mountain Winefest set for Sept. 15 to 18 in Palisade. “We are thrilled to be celebrating our 25th year with over 50 Colorado wineries and look forward to welcoming attendees from all over the world to beautiful Palisade,” said Cassidee Shull, executive director of the Colorado Association for […]