The Mesa County Board of Commissioners has authorized a federal lawsuit against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser, challenging what county officials describe as vague and unconstitutional restrictions on local law enforcement. Mesa County Attorney Todd Starr outlined the case during a public meeting, saying the provisions in Article 74 of the […]
The Christi Reece Group announced Realtor Jenny Koch has joined its team. She brings 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, events and communications to her second career in real estate, according to a news release from the Christi Reece Group. Koch’s background includes work with nonprofits such as The Salvation Army, Girl Scouts […]
A Colorado Mesa University graduate and a Grand Junction-based tech startup are gaining global acclaim for their role in reshaping the future of artificial intelligence. The Confluencial, co-led by Kyler Cheatham and powered by CMU alum Avery Kane, has been honored with two major global awards for developing a first-of-its-kind AI shortlisting tool for enterprise […]
One man’s fight for a gazebo in his front yard sparks questions about city code Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Kevin Cole purchased the historic Spanish Colonial Revival home at 1259 Gunnison Avenue in disrepair, he didn’t just plan to fix it up. He set out to restore it to its former glory and […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Las Colonias Riverfront Zip Adventures zip line, once billed as a signature attraction of Grand Junction’s downtown riverfront development, closed without notice partway through 2024. While the attraction had been covered in previous reporting about its opening, its closure wasn’t made public until a recent Business Times article drew […]
Mike Bennett reflects on his first 8 months as GJ’s city manager and what he hopes to accomplish. Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Mike Bennett became Grand Junction’s city manager after coming over from the same position in Fruita in December 2024, he stepped into the role with a clear focus: Build a healthy […]
Agent-owned, agent-focused real estate brokerage Key Realty comes to GJ Tim Harty, The Business Times Key Realty is new to Grand Junction — and new to Colorado for that matter — and Realtor Megan Powell thinks clients are going to like the way Key does business. “There was a need in the Valley, in our […]
Strayhorn Grill is converting patio dining area into indoor seating Tim Harty, The Business Times Patio dining is a common feature at Grand Junction restaurants, but not as popular if the patio is on the west side of the building. Western Colorado’s summer sun is a punisher extraordinaire for anything facing west. That’s why Strayhorn […]
By Heather Benjamin Special to The Business Times Kara Griffith is an exercise physiologist, the Family Health West wellness supervisor, a mom, wife, and someone who knows the importance of wearing a helmet when riding bikes. Witnessing a young girl, elementary school age, at a Fruita community bike park last summer without a bike helmet […]
Hilltop Community Resources received a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support Connections (formerly run by Karis) to support youth development and stability, including education attainment, career readiness and stability building, helping youth in Mesa County access essential resources to achieve their goals. “This grant is the difference between youth […]