Family Health West in Fruita now offers three-dimensional mammography, one of the first health care providers in Colorado to do so. Tomosynthesis mammography uses new technology to provide sharp breast tissue images that improve the ability to detect breast cancer as well as decreases the need for additional examinations. Digital images appear within seconds, offering […]
Alpine Bank has committed to purchasing electricity generated from solar panels to offset power used at its locations across Colorado. Alpine Bank has agreed to purchase more than 232 kilowatts of capacity from the Clean Energy Collective, a Colorado-based group that operates or is developing 23 community solar facilities across the state. The roughly $766,000 […]
Another issue, another success story about a remarkable entrepreneur and innovative new products. This issue it’s the cover story about JaCee Apple, the Fruita woman who’s developed a unique line of handbags that offer not only stylish fashion, but also quick access to a concealed handgun. Like so many other entrepreneurs, Apple came up with […]
What would happen if one chamber of the Colorado Legislature was selected principally by geography rather than population — the same way the U.S. Senate includes two representatives from each state? One result could be more even representation from across Colorado — and with it a stronger voice for rural areas of the state, including […]
A man who has worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration for 17 years has been named director of the agency’s district office in Colorado, Edward Cadena, will oversee SBA loan guarantee, counseling and contracting services. Cadena served as director of the SBA Nevada District Office for four years. He previously served as acting district director […]
Colorado wineries are allowed to bottle, can or keg wine from other wineries under a new state packaging law expected to foster growth in the wine industry. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the law during a ceremony at the Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, a Denver-based operation that cans and kegs wines in Colorado. Ben Parsons, […]
Advance registration is under way through June 20 for an annual records and information management seminar. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled the event for 8 a.m. June 27 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave. in Grand Junction. The seminar originally was planned for May 2, but was rescheduled. Advance […]
The value of agricultural products exported from Colorado topped $2 billion in 2013 and increased by almost $65 million during the first quarter for 2014. “Increasing exports is critical to Colorado agriculture and our rural communities,” said John Salazar, state agriculture commissioner. Agricultural exports from Colorado were shipped to 96 countries during the first quarter, […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose 1.3 points to 83 in May. Components of the index tracking consumer sentiments about current conditions as well as their expectations for the near future both increased. “Consumer confidence improved slightly […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 101.4 in April. The index has climbed 2.9 percent over the past six months. Separate measures of present and past performance also increased in April. […]