A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, albeit slow, in coming months. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up two-tenths of a percent to 123.4 in March. The gain reverses what had been three straight months of declines. “With the March gain, the […]
Commercial passenger traffic at the Grand Junction airport increased more than 7 percent during the first quarter of the year compared to the same span last year. According to the latest statistics from the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, 49,267 enplanements — passengers boarding regularly scheduled commercial flights — were reported during the first quarter […]
An Olathe farmer has been elected president of the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee. The CCAC board of directors elected Doug Wilson following the death of Charlie Bartlett. The CCAC oversees the use of proceeds from a check-off assessment of a penny per bushel of corn produced in the state. The money is used for research, […]
Valerie Begalle has joined Cherry Creek Mortgage in Grand Junction as a senior loan originator and reverse mortgage specialist. Begalle brings to her position more than 10 years of experience in originating reverse mortgages in the Grand Valley. She specializes in education and offers classes on reverse mortgages to professionals as well as senior groups. […]
Jenette Traynor and Dani Wright have joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction. Traynor has worked as a real estate broker in the Grand Valley since 2004, mostly with development properties. Traynor and her husband, Kerry, own and operate J & K Trucking and Excavation. They have begun the second phase of the Pear Meadows […]
Alpine Bank will match donations to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mesa County during April up to $2,500. CASA supports and promotes court-appointed advocacy for abused and neglected children. “We are very passionate about the children of this community. We believe strongly in CASA’s mission and want to do our part to make sure […]
Pantuso’s Ristorante in Grand Junction will donate a percentage of sales every Tuesday in April to the Latimer House program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Located in the Clarion Inn at 755 Horizon Drive, Pantuso’s specializes in Italian cuisine served in a family atmosphere. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. daily for […]
Alpine Bank will once again participate in National Volunteer Week, partnering with six Grand Valley organizations to provide volunteer opportunities for employees. Between April 11 and 15, employees will volunteer with Catholic Outreach, Family Health West, Food Bank of the Rockies, Habitat for Humanity, Hilltop Community Services and the Tamarisk Coalition. Alpine Bank promotes volunteerism […]
Rooted Gypsy Farms in Grand Junction is taking orders for farm boxes for the upcoming growing season. The boxes include seasonal vegetables and herbs harvested the day of pickup, freshly baked bread, eggs, homemade jams and preserves and hand-crafted wellness products. Boxes will be available for pickup between 3 and 7 p.m. every other Wednesday […]
The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction will host a benefit golf tournament. The tournament is set for April 23 at the Redlands Mesa Golf Course in Grand Junction with check-in at 8 a.m. and tee off at 9. The event is open to the public, […]