Massage therapist opens Grand Junction practice

Sali Leonhart has opened a therapeutic massage practice in Grand Junction, offering her clients a range of massage modalities as well as other treatments. Therapeutic Massage is located at 609 North Ave., Suite 3. Leonhart is a graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy, where she completed 815 credited hours and 119 clinical credited […]

Savvy entrepreneurs get by with a little help from their friends

Presidential pronouncements notwithstanding, entrepreneurs are more likely to thrive despite the government rather than because of it. Their innovative ideas, unrelenting drive and willingness to take risks have far more to do with bringing new products and services to the marketplace than any government benefaction. That’s not to say, however, that entrepreneurs can take all […]

West Slope collaboration earns award

A collaborative effort among six Western Colorado counties to pool public and environmental health services has earned statewide recognition along with a $25,000 award. The West Central Public Health Partnership (WCPHP) received the Grantee Leadership Award and money from the Colorado Trust. Formed in 2006, the WCPHP pools the public and environmental health services of […]

Library branch moving to temporary quarters

The central branch of the Mesa County Library in downtown Grand Junction soon will relocate to temporary quarters to accommodate an expansion and improvement project. Materials, equipment and operations at the central branch of the library at 530 Grand Ave. will move to a building at 655 N. First St. that formerly housed Ashley Furniture. […]

Report: Activities on Interior lands add $14.4 billion to state economy

Energy development, outdoor recreation, tourism and other activities on lands administered by the Department of the Interior contributed more than $14.4 billion to the Colorado economy during the 2011 fiscal year, according to new report from the federal agency. Nationwide, economic benefits totalled $385 billion. “The Interior Department has a uniquely diverse mission that benefits […]

Rocky Mountain Heath Plans joins in integrated health care project

Rocky Mountain Health Plans has joined in a project to test a  new effort to integrate treatment for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders with primary health care. With funding from the Colorado Health Foundation, the Grand Junction-based health care benefits plan provider will participate in the project with the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association and University […]

West Slope businesses eligible for disaster loans

Small businesses in four Western Colorado counties, including Mesa County, are eligible for a federal loans to help offset losses related to drought conditions. Alfred Judd, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration disaster field operations center in  the West, announced the availability of loans to businesses in Delta County as well as Gunnison, Mesa […]

Leading index signals slowing growth

An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has dropped for a second time in three months, a signal the laggard pace of growth could slow even more. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell three-tenths of a point to 95.6 in June as building permits and factory orders fell […]