A Western Colorado resort has a new name and has opened its outdoor pool on a year-round basis. Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway is now Chipeta Solar Springs Resort. The new name reflects the installation of a solar collector system to heat a 300,000-gallon swimming pool to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a new 20-person soaking […]
Entries will be accepted through the end of the year for an annual photography contest showcasing the agricultural industry in Colorado. Entry forms and contest rules are available from the Web site at www.coloradoagriculture.com/aginsights. Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31. All entries must have been taken in 2011 and relate in some way to […]
Resource West in Grand Junction has reached an agreement to distribute Mobile Water Solutions (MWS) above-ground water storage tanks for the oil and natural gas industry. “With above-ground water storage becoming more and more essential to oil and gas operations throughout the United States, a partnership like this will bring these in-demand tanks to the […]
Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates (RMOA) has opened an outpatient physical therapy clinic at its main facility at 627 25 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Bryan Whitesides, a physical therapist and orthopaedic specialist, staffs the clinic. Whitesides brings to his duties nearly 20 years of physical therapy experience. He has practiced in the Grand Valley since […]
An upcoming conference is expected to bring together people involved in the wine and fruit industries to learn new techniques, exchange ideas and network. “There is a tremendous crossover in these industries. More producers are growing grapes and peaches or other fruit, so it’s a perfect fit,” said Sandie Cooper, administrator of the Colorado Association […]
Not too many years ago, the staff here at the Business Times came to a very difficult decision. It was difficult because we were worried it would be seen as a step backward for the paper, particularly as others in print media were doing the same thing at the time. Regardless, we made the decision […]
What’s billed as the largest car wash tunnel in Colorado is scheduled to soon open in Grand Junction. Splish Splash Car Wash is set to open Dec. 27 at 2475 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Besides the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce set for 11 a..m. that day, the […]
A measure of confidence among small business owners has advanced for a third straight month on growing expectations for improving conditions and sales. The latest reading remains below the level reported in February, though, as well as average readings before the recession. “We should be encouraged, but cautiously so,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of […]
Mesa County will continue to cut spending for operations in 2012 to accommodate an expected decline in property tax revenues. Spending for capital projects will increase, however, along with an anticipated gain in sales tax revenues. The Mesa County commissioners approved general fund and capital budgets that total nearly $90.5 million for the coming year. […]
Four people have joined a new management team assembled to operate Powderhorn Mountain Resort in its first season under new ownership. Sam Williams has been hired as mountain operations manager, while Dave Smith has been hired as slope operations manager. Tricia Tittle is the new sales and communications manager and Steve Gould the new food […]