Real estate firm honors best-selling agents

Mary Kruse and Melanie Heiden were named the top-performing agents for February at Heiden Home Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Kruse had the most closed  real estate transactions for the month, while Heiden posted the most new listings. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. and handles residential and commercial transactions as […]

Emergency room doctor, podiatrist join Family Health West

Dr. Elizabeth Mensing has joined the emergency department at Colorado Canyons Hospital in Fruita, while Dr. Douglas Goforth has joined Balanced Rock Foot and Ankle. The hospital and podiatry clinic are operated by Family Health West in Fruita Mensing works on trauma and other emergency cases at the hospital. “Our emergency department has become one […]

Registration under way for employment law conference

Registration is under way for an annual presentation on employment law that will include a legislative update. The Western Colorado Human Resource Association has scheduled its spring conference for 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  April 20 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Admission to the conference is $159 for WCHRA […]

United Way campaign raises nearly $870,000

Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised nearly $870,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of Feb. 29, the latest campaign had raised $869,225. That’s almost 87 percent of the $1 million goal announced at the beginning of the effort. Most of the money comes from workplace contributions. […]

Registration under way for leadership event

Registration is under way for a local telecast of a national leadership event. Express Employment Professionals of Grand Junction and Montrose will host a simulcast of the Refresh Leadership event on April 13 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, located at 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Registration is set to begin at 8:15 […]

Association: Colorado ski resorts staying busy

Colorado ski resorts continue to report increased business this season, according to the latest numbers from a trade association. Colorado Ski Country USA reported that visits to its 21 member resorts were up 3.8 percent for January and February compared to the same two-month span last year. With those gains, skier visits so far during […]

Firm offers businesses access to high-speed broadband network

A company has announced plans to make a high-speed broadband network in the Grand Valley available to businesses. The Unite Private Networks system extends from Palisade to Loma and throughout the Grand Junction area, offering fiber-based communications and a major tier one wireless carrier. The project also involves a 73-mile fiber optic network providing 10-gigabit […]

Creative industries summit set for West Slope

Registration is under way for an annual event exploring ways to promote the creative industries in Colorado. The Creative Industries Summit is set for May 5 and 6 at the Gathering Center at the Orchard in Carbondale. A discounted fee of $135 is available to those who register before March 23. To register or obtain […]

Two-day event to offer landscaping tips

An upcoming event will offer classes, demonstrations and exhibits designed to help participants grow healthier and more beautiful landscapes. The Landscapes West and Outdoor Living event is set for March 18 and 19 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The exhibit hall will be open from noon to 7 […]