Two disconcerting indicators continue to reflect the lag in economic recovery in Mesa County compared to other areas of Colorado. While the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high, sales tax collections trend downward. And if you surmise there’s a connection between the two, you’re likely right. The circumstances lead to a second point, and that’s the […]
To the editor: Sloan’s moans continue to beset me. Now he wants to bestow a corollary statement on Democrats that says “If a crisis does not cooperate and presents itself, invent one.” I believe it fits Republicans better. Are they not the ones wishing that Ayn Rand’s prognostications would become reality? Are they not the […]
Laurinda Conrad has joined Guild Mortgage in Grand Junction as a loan officer. Conrad has worked in the financial industry since 1987 and the mortgage industry for nearly 16 years. She started out as a loan processor and subsequently became a loan officer. Guild Mortgage operates offices at 501 Main St. For more information, call […]
A dozen members of the staff at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction attended the annual conference of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. A total of 2,000 associates from independent real estate firms in 17 countries participated in the conference in Las Vegas. Sessions covered such topics as marketing, networking, sales skills […]
Greg Trainor, public works, utilities and planning manager for the City of Grand Junction, has received the River Manager of the Year Award from the River Management Society. The society supports professionals who manage, study and protect North American rivers. The group presents the award to those who exhibit leadership in promoting and protecting natural, […]
Cindy Hoppe, manager of Bray Property Management in Grand Junction, attended the National Association of Residential Property Managers brokers and owners convention in Las Vegas. Founded in 1988, the association provides educational, networking and public relations services to residential property managers. “This conference was instrumental in defining the elements of a successful property management business, […]
Jeffrey Nakano, an orthopaedic surgeon with Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, has been selected as the 2013 Physician of the Year at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Doctors who practice at St. Mary’s select the Physician of the Year based on such factors as dedication to patients and the overall health of the community. Nakano […]
Janette McClaskey, program manager of volunteer services at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, has earned the Certified Volunteer Administration (CVA) designation. McClaskey joins a group of 1,200 individuals who’ve earned the credential from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. Candidates must demonstrate their knowledge in accountability, human resources and organizational management and […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the top-performing agent for February at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions as well as the most new listings during February. She has earned recognition as the top agent for two consecutive months. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. and […]
Shardai Lambert has joined the Family Health West hospital in Fruita as a medical laboratory technician. Lambert brings to her new duties experience working for Lifepoint Hospitals and Havasu Regional Medical Center. She holds a degree in medical laboratory technology from Intellitec Medical Institute in Colorado Springs. Lambert said she’s pleased to join Family Health […]