The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) has been awarded grant to develop a pest-management program to combat corn earworm that is causing millions of dollars of damage to sweet corn production in western Colorado and could potentially damage other crops. Counting the match amounts from cooperating organizations, the grant totals $351,670. The grant […]
Mesa County Valley School District 51 unveiled a new board-management platform that makes it easier for families, staff and the community to stay informed and engaged. BoardBook aligns with the district’s three-year, community-driven strategic plan, which includes a focus on access to information, clear communication and public transparency. The new platform streamlines how the District […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network will host its next luncheon April 8 at noon at Enzo’s Ristorante Italiano, 707 Horizon Drive. All attendees must register. Lunch is free for members and $30 for nonmember drop-ins. These monthly luncheons are an opportunity to engage with a dynamic community of women and learn and grow.
Lynn Ashton, a real estate agent with Realty ONE Group Western Slope is partnering with Homes for Heroes, a national program designed to provide significant savings for people who serve as firefighters, law enforcement, active and retired military personnel, healthcare workers and educators. This collaboration allows Ashton to offer special benefits and discounts to local […]
Lighthouse HR Support hired Kerry Strauss as a human resources advisory specialist. Since 2014, Strauss has expertise in employee relations, training and policy development and has conducted hundreds of interviews, helping businesses find the right fit for their teams. Strauss has a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational management from Warner University in Florida. “Her […]
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners will host a town hall meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the Clifton Community Center, 3270 D 1/2 Road. Mesa County residents are encouraged to attend and ask Commissioners Bobbie Daniel, Cody Davis and J.J. Fletcher questions.
They have 40 taps for you to pour your own beer. Or wine. Or mixed-drinks. But mostly beer. And what pairs better with beer than pizza? Don’t think too hard about that one. Just say nothing pairs better with beer than pizza, and let’s move on. Palisade Pizza & PourHouse, which opened March 1 and […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Homeownership in Mesa County is becoming increasingly out of reach for first-time buyers due to rising material costs, stricter regulations, higher local fees and an inventory struggling to keep up with the area’s growth, largely fueled by an influx of retirees, according to census data. While no single solution can […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Before former President Joe Biden exited the White House, he signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) and benefits some people who previously did not qualify for, or had a reduction to, Social Security retirement benefits. The disqualifying or […]
The Great Outdoors Colorado board awarded $800,000 in grants for two Mesa County projects. A $500,000 grant will help the City of Grand Junction develop its community recreation center. A $300,000 grant will help Mesa County expand the Grand Valley Stewardship Crew. The first grant is part of GOCO’s Community Impact program, which develops and […]