Tax Freedom Day comes later in Colorado and U.S.

Colorado residents will work an extra week this year to earn enough money to pay their taxes, according to the latest results of an annual analysis of tax and income statistics. Nationwide, taxpayers will work four more days than last year to reach what the Tax Foundation calls Tax Freedom Day. Tax Freedom Day arrives […]

Palisade hotel to open fine dining venue

A Palisade hotel has announced plans to open a fine dining venue. Caroline’s is expected to open in the Wine Country Inn in April. A grand opening celebration is planned for May. The menu will offer classic French foods with a nouvelle cuisine approach. Colorado products will be used whenever possible. Signature dishes will include […]

Records and information management seminar planned

An upcoming seminar will offer information about records and information management, including the use of electronic records to obtain evidence for legal proceedings as well as computer software to share content. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled its spring seminar for 8:30 a.m. May 4 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood […]

The Oaks Changes Colors

Special to The Business Times Family Health West in Fruita is pleased to announce  that The Oaks Assisted Living Facility will be the recipient of the upcoming 23rd Annual Red Baron Ball, April 21st at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Grand Junction.    With a capacity of 100 residents, The Oaks may have been the very […]

Hilltop Home Care Expands Services to the Community

Special to The Business Times Hilltop Home Care announces the expansion of their in-home care services to the community. For over 26 years Hilltop Home Care has been providing comprehensive and compassionate in-home care to seniors and brain-injured adults through their residential and non-residential programs. They are now bringing this experience to those in the […]

Growing good health for a lifetime

Jacob Swinn was back home coaching his old swim club in Oregon, while at the same time looking for a job that would fulfill his desire to be coach and be involved in aquatics, when the perfect job offer bought him Colorado Mesa University. And now Jacob finds himself in charge of the university’s swim […]

Case manager wins social worker award

Joe Jueschke, a case manager with the Mesa County Department of Human Services, has been named the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Western Region Social Worker of the Year. “Mr. Jueschke has demonstrated superior social work skills while working at St. Mary’s Hospital inpatient psychiatric care unit as he continues to work for the […]

Alpine bank announces promotion at Fruita branch

Tom Oliver has been promoted to assistant vice president and manager of the Alpine Bank branch in Fruita. Oliver joined Alpine Bank in 2007. He holds a degree in business management from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. In addition to his work at the bank, Oliver serves as vice president of the Fruita Area […]

Animal hospital manager earns certification

Susan Kingsbury has earned designation from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. Kingsbury works at the Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. “This certification adds even more value to our already highly qualified staff,” said Bob Marquis, a veterinarian who owns Tiara Rado Animal Hospital. “We’re proud to […]