Applications will be accepted through July 1 for the latest round of grants from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. “Helping local grassroots organizations is a long-time tradition at Wells Fargo and an important way we serve our local communities,” said Nathan Christian, regional bank president for Colorado. Eligible organizations must hold certification as a […]
A business that operates Carl’s Jr. locations in Grand Junction has been honored as one of the top franchisees for the quick service restaurant chain. Western Colorado Restaurant Group was selected 2012 Franchisee of the Year in the category for owners with two to nine restaurants. Scott and Roger Mercier own the Western Colorado Restaurant […]
Grande River Vineyards in Palisade once again will offer a benefit summer concert series with a total of eight performances scheduled for June, July and August. The Hear it Through the Grapevine series is set to start June 29 and run through Aug. 15 at the winery, located just off exit 42 from Interstate Highway […]
A man who has managed an urban library with diverse patrons and become a leader in evolving library technologies has been hired as director of Mesa County Libraries. Joseph Sanchez will succeed Eve Tallman, who has served as library director since 2007. Tallman plans to retire in August. Sanchez starts his duties following the opening […]
Mesa County once again appears on a list of improving housing markets compiled by the National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) identifies areas that have shown improvement from recent lows in housing permits, home prices and employment for at least six consecutive months. According to the index results for […]
A measure of refinancing and real estate sales dipped in Mesa County during the first quarter, but remains well above the same period last year. According to the latest information from the Colorado Division of Housing, the Mesa County public trustee’s office released 2,569 deeds of trust during the first quarter of 2013. That number […]
Construction is under way on a series of ramps and short sections of sidewalk to improve pedestrian access and safety along North Avenue in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction is using $30,000 in funding from a community block grant and nearly $23,000 from its capital improvement fund to pay for the work. Work […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed for a third straight month to reach its highest point in more than five years. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than seven points in June to 81.4. The index has risen to its highest level since standing at 87.3 in January […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to edge up even as the potential increases for stronger growth in the second half of the year. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose a tenth of a percent to 95.2 in May. The index has increased 1.9 percent […]
While property foreclosure activity has fallen over the past year, Mesa County continues to experience the highest foreclosure rate among 12 metropolitan counties in Colorado. According to the latest statistics compiled by the Colorado Division of Housing, Mesa County reported a foreclosure rate of one completed foreclosure per 940 households in May. Pueblo County experienced […]