Woman brings varied experiences to new bank position

Debra Pace has joined the Bank of Colorado in Grand Junction. Pace brings to her new duties more than 30 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industries, including work as a commercial and installment lending officer and certified mortgage planning specialist. The Bank of Colorado operates locations at 200 Grand Ave. and 2903 […]

Woman opens insurance office

Carrie Fuoco has opened an Allstate Insurance office in Grand Junction. Fuoco brings to her venture more than five years of experience in the insurance industry. She offers a variety of lines, including auto, business, life and home insurance. The new office is located at 815 N. First St. For more information or an insurance […]

Real estate firm names top-performing agents

Cindy Castaneda, Bobby Ulibarri and Toni Herridge were named the top-performing agents for November at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most sales and tied with Ulibarri and Herridge for the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, log on to www.heidenhomes.com.

University selects new director of development

A woman with experience in nonprofit management, marketing and sales, fund-raising and international development has been selected as director of development at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. As chief fund-raiser for the university, Peggy Lamm assumes responsibility for annual giving, major gifts, special events, completion of the Legacy Campaign as well as planned giving […]

Companies support Hilltop programs

Verizon Wireless has donated nearly $10,000 to two programs that assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Western Colorado. The Verizon Wireless West Area HopeLine grant of $9,850  goes to Hilltop Community Resources domestic violence programs. including Latimer House and Tri-County Resources. The grant will support emergency shelter services for individuals and families […]

Resort taps solar power to heat outdoor pools

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 […]

Entry deadline looms for agriculture photo contest

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 […]

Energy firm to distribute water storage tanks

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 […]

Orthopaedic practice opens on-site physical therapy clinic

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 […]