Housing Resources of Western Colorado announced it was awarded a 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to develop Crawford Commons, a 60-unit affordable housing community in Clifton. Crawford Commons will offer a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes designed to serve individuals and families across a […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties announced six professionals from its Grand Junction office made the list for the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, which “has served as the real estate industry’s most respected performance benchmark for more than 30 years.” Coldwell Banker said in a news release there are no applications or nominations for the list. RealTrends […]
New owner traded real-estate sales for selling women’s clothes in Fruita Tim Harty, The Business Times It wasn’t like it was two minutes to midnight on the doomsday clock, but there was a swooping-in-to-save-the-day vibe that preceded the sale of The Barn Boutique this spring. Jami Nelson knew the women’s clothing store at 210 E. […]
Why does Mesa County account for such a large share of Western Slope homelessness? Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times As the Grand Junction City Council debated whether to amend city code to strengthen enforcement of the camping ordinance, questions about shelter capacity and the size of the local homeless population took on new importance. The […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A leadership and professional-development conference designed to bring nationally recognized speakers and practical business training to the Western Slope will return to Colorado Mesa University this fall. Spark Summit is scheduled for Sept. 23 at CMU and will feature three keynote presentations, three rounds of masterclass sessions, networking opportunities and […]
Western Colorado Community Foundation President and CEO Anne Wenzel announced in a June 9 email letter she will retire from her position at the end of this year, concluding 25 years of leadership and service to communities across western Colorado. The foundation added in a June 10 news release that during Wenzel’s tenure, “WCCF has […]
Good Quote – This came from Bananas Fun Park owner Chris Burns when discussing the updates recently made to the park: “I think if you’ve been to our facility, if you walk around, the place is beautiful. It’s to me the most beautiful seven acres in town. You will not find a weed. It’s clean. […]
Mesa County released its 2026 State of the County video, highlighting the work and decisions shaping the community and the services residents rely on. The county said in a May 27 news release that the address touches on some of the county’s biggest priorities and challenges, including transportation improvements, behavioral-health support, protection of western Colorado […]
Porch Light Health, a provider of outpatient addiction-treatment services with an office in Grand Junction, announced June 3 it launched Porch Light Health University and now offers online education for providers and medical/healthcare professionals who want to learn more about substance use/addiction, mental health and evidence-based treatment. The curriculum can be accessed online via porchlighthealth.com […]
Mesa County Animal Services is in need of help as kitten season increases demand for foster care and volunteer support. Each spring, shelters see a rise in young kittens, many brought in by well-meaning residents who believe they have been abandoned. In many cases, the mother cat is nearby and will return if the area […]