An index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling what’s expected to be more rapid growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index rose another half of a percent to 101.7 in May. The latest monthly gain was the fourth in a row and brings the proportional increase […]
Mesa County will receive nearly $3.4 million as payment in lieu of taxes on more than 1.5 million acres of federal property in the county. The payment is the largest to any Colorado county for the 2014 fiscal year and accounts for nearly 10 percent of the more than $34.5 million in so-called PILT payments […]
The largest medical center and largest group of doctors in the region have announced plans to establish a network to offer more integrated health care. The goal of creating what’s called a clinically integrated network (CIN) involving St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center and Primary Care Partners is to provide better care at a […]
A series of events featuring local authors is planned for Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. The events run from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the store, located at 439 Main St. The June 19 event will feature Jan Weeks, the author of “Season of Evil,” “Season of Dreams” and “The Secret […]
A measure of hotel and motel stays continues to reflect increased business for the hospitality sector in the Grand Valley. According to a Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for May, $98,401 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s a 6.4 percent increase over the $92,453 in collections reported for the same month last year. […]
Dr. Michael Neste has joined Family Health West in Fruita has medical director of radiology. Neste reads radiographic studies, performs procedures and oversees standards and protocols for the radiology department. “Having a radiologist on site is a critical piece to our hospital growth,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. […]
Fifteen people have completed classes and field trips conducted as part of the annual Mesa County Leadership Program. The latest graduates of the program are: Crystal Bell, U.S. Bank; Gail Bower, Partners; Barbara Ciperano, ANB Bank; John Hall, Grand Junction Fire Department; Stuart Hall, Olsson Associates; Nathan Knoll, Alpine Bank; Adam Korte, Holiday Inn and […]
Brigette Targett has joined the Joshua DeWitt Farmers Insurance Agency in Grand Junction as a multi-line agent. Targett earned her license to sell life, health and property and casualty insurance in May. Prior to joining the DeWitt Agency, she worked for two years for Aflac as a supplemental insurance specialist. The DeWitt Agency recently relocated […]
Melanie Heiden has joined Heiden Homes Realty and Associates, becoming the 19th real estate agent to work with the Grand Junction firm. Heiden brings to her new duties experience in sales and the food industry. She also worked as a receptionist and administrative assistant at Heiden Homes. She is the daughter-in-law of Toni Heiden, owner […]
Angie Taylor, Mike Krieg and Dave Woodward, all associate brokers with United Country RealQuest Realty in Grand Junction, have earned national awards for their sales performance. Taylor earned an award at the gold level, while Krieg and Woodward earned awards at the bronze level, said Omar Richardson, owner of United Country RealQuest Realty. Based in […]