A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged up on slightly more upbeat expectations for the next six months. Concerns over current business and labor conditions continue to mount, however. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) inched up two-tenths to 45.4 in September. “The pessimism that shrouded consumers last month has […]
Oil and natural gas leasing activity dropped significantly in Rocky Mountain states during the 2011 fiscal year, according to an analysis by an energy trade association of federal leasing statistics. The Western Energy Alliance reported that since 2008, lease parcels offered have dropped 70 percent, acreage 81 percent and revenue 44 percent. The Denver-based trade […]
United Way of Mesa County is well on its way toward its latest fund-raising goal with more than $490,000 already pledged through workplace campaigns. “Workplace campaigns are the heart of the United Way’s annual fall campaign,” said Mike Stahl, chief executive officer of Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction and co-chairman of the upcoming campaign. […]
Businesses and individuals will have an opportunity to pay delinquent taxes at half the interest rate and without penalty or criminal prosecution under the terms of an amnesty program in Colorado. The program is scheduled to run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15 and applies to taxes due on or before Dec. 31, 2010. All […]
An upcoming forum will offer Mesa County voters a look at three school board candidates and two school funding measures on the November election ballot. The Mesa County League of Women Voters and Kids Voting Mesa County have scheduled the forum for 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium, 250 N. […]
Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction honored five real estate agents for their performances during August. Bob Colony posted the highest sales volume, while Toni Herridge and Cynthia Castaneda tied for the most closings. Mary Kruse and Bobby Ulibarri had the most new listings. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. The […]
A Grand Junction chiropractor plans to join the network of health care providers offering assistance to the elite athletes competing in the upcoming Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Bryce Christianson, owner of Colorado Chiropractic and Muscle Care, will offer adjustments and treatments to athletes before, during and after the grueling triathlon, set for Oct. […]
A 23,000-acre luxury guest ranch near DeBeque has hired a new ranch manager. Bruce Ruggs will oversee ranch operations at Kessler Canyon, including staff, budgets, projects and guest interaction. Ruggs brings to his new duties 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He began working in 1981 at the Keystone Resort, where he opened […]
A monthly measure of future economic activity in the United States continues to increase, but slowing growth in the index raises concerns about recovery. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose three-tenths of a percent to 116.2. While the index has advanced four consecutive months, growth over the past six months was […]
Agricultural exports from Colorado remain well ahead of last year with increases in the sale of beef, dairy products and grain. The value of agricultural exports through the first seven months of 2011 totalled $718 million, up 20 percent over the same span last year, according to figures reported by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. […]