Humana has reached a deal to offer access to health care services offered at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction to members with Medicare Advantage plans. The Kentucky based insurance company announced that it had reached an agreement with SCL Health, the faith-based organization that operates St.Mary’s and a total of seven other hospitals […]
Proposed regulations would require coal mines to test and monitor the conditions of streams that could be affected by their operations The proposed stream protection rules would replace 1983 federal regulations and govern an estimated 6,500 miles of streams nationwide over the next 20 years. “This proposed rule would accomplish what Americans expect from their […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell nearly nine points to 90.9 in July. While a component of the index tracking consumer assessments of current conditions slipped almost three points, a component tracking their short-term […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, in turn bolstering the outlook for the second half of the year. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose six-tenths of a percent to 123.6 in June. Separate measures of current and past economic activity also increased. “The upward […]
The Colorado economy should continue to grow through the second half of 2015 with payroll gains topping 61,000 by the end of the year, according to a university forecast. Midway through the year, though, Mesa County still lags behind statewide averages for growth in employment, personal income and home prices. The research division of the […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has retreated on less upbeat expectations for capital spending, sales and a host of other factors. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index retreated 4.2 points to 94.1 in June. With the decline, the index has slipped back below the […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to rise, a reflection of increasing businesses for the hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for June, $159,366 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s the highest monthly total so far for 2015 and a 6.4 percent increase […]
Sheryl Williams, an alcohol ink artist from Delta, will display her work during July at Frame Depot in Grand Junction. A reception is set for 1 to 4 p.m. July 11 at the framing store, located at 529 Bogart Lane. Williams focuses on painting wildlife in a photo realistic style. She taught herself watercolor techniques […]
Dr. Brad Case, a surgeon who owns Valley Surgical Aesthetics & Vein Care in Grand Junction, is scheduled to present at a medical conference in Las Vegas. Case will present at the Aesthetic Show, scheduled for July 9 to 12. The conference brings together physicians to learn about new procedures, products and technologies in aesthetic […]
Anna Stout has joined the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction as executive director. Stout oversees daily operations, services and programs of the animal shelter in caring for and finding homes for dogs and cats. Stout brings to her new role more than 11 years of experience with local nonprofit organizations, including founding the Foundation […]