A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated from a five-year high, but still reflects a strengthening economy in the United States. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell nearly two points in July to 80.3. The month before, the index climbed at its highest level since it stood at 87.3 […]
A new Grand Valley business offers a location in which people can repair their cars and other vehicles. U Fix It Garage rents out nine bays for repairs, each bay equipped with a set of hand tools. Specialty tools and vehicle lifts also are available to rent by the hour. Glen Nickerson, owner of U […]
Dalby, Wendland & Co. has announced the promotion of seven people working for the public accounting and business consulting firm based in Grand Junction. Nathan Fyock has been promoted to manager. He provides auditing and accounting services to clients in a variety of industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Adams State University. Sabrina Hoyt […]
Kathy Tomkins has joined Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction as an associate broker. Mike Moran, Ron Baimbridge and Meighan Marquis were named the top-performing agents during June for the firm. Tomkins brings to her new duties experience as owner of Manufactured Home Parts, a mobile home supply business started in 2000, and […]
Housing Resources of Western Colorado has announced changes to the board of directors that oversees the Grand Junction-based agency. Mike Bradbury, a Low-Income Energy Assistance Program eligibility supervisor with the Mesa County Department of Human Services, has joined the board. Elsie Norris announced her retirement from the board and her position as vice president. Michael […]
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 2 to fill vacancies on five Mesa County boards. Volunteers are sought to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Panel, Board of Adjustment, Emergency Medical Services Council, Mesa County Library District Board of Trustees and Mesa County Planning Commission. The length of terms vary with the boards and range from […]
A tour showcasing Grand Valley artists and their studios has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12. Art Space and Open Studios organizes the annual Open Studios Tour, which this year will feature more than 60 artists working in a range of media. The tour is free and open to […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled an event with Australian author BelindaGrace. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at the store, located at 439 Main Street. The event is part of a United States tour for BelindaGrace. BelindaGrace is the author of “You Are Clairvoyant,” […]
Family Health West offers physicals for Mesa County School District 51 students involved in fall sports. Physicals will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays through July 28 and 1 to 5 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 2 at the access clinic located at 215 N. Plum St. in Fruita. Students should bring appropriate […]
Donations of new as well as clean and gently used clothing and shoes will be accepted through July 28 for the latest clothing giveaway organized by the City of Grand Junction Employees’ Association. Donation containers are located on the west side of the Lincoln Park Barn near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue as well as […]