The City of Grand Junction selected artists Seth Palmiter and Alex Bond to create the art that will be installed at two roundabouts in the city. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture and the Horizon Drive District chose Palmiter from 42 proposals for the Horizon Drive and G Road roundabout. The GJCAC reviewed […]
Chief Judge of the 21st Judicial District Brian Flynn on Dec. 11 swore in seven new volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates in Mesa County. The volunteers are Steve Driscoll, Terri Driscoll, Vicki Kallman, Erica Satie, Jade Diaz, Julia K. and Melinda L. CASA of Mesa County trains and supports dedicated community members to advocate […]
Express Employment of Grand Junction/Montrose is expanding its service offerings with the addition of healthcare staffing, allowing it to provide comprehensive healthcare staffing solutions to medical facilities across the Western Slope. Sehra Smothers, the franchise owner of Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado, will lead the new partnership. A Colorado native and experienced healthcare professional, she brings […]
Bray & Company Real Estate’s Merrite Wyatt received the 2024 Realtor of the Year Award, also known as the Sherm Bray Memorial Trophy, at this year’s Installation Banquet for the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. The event took place last month at Colorado Mesa University. Last year’s recipient, Rebekah Mendrop of RE/MAX 4000, delivered a […]
Craig Gallery, 128 E. 3rd St. in Palisade, is hosting “A Craig Gallery Christmas” on Dec. 14, 2-5 p.m. The community is invited to the festivities, which will include Christmas cookies, hot cider and a chance to see all the artists wearing their ugly Christmas sweaters. “This would be the perfect place to pick up […]
Sydney Trichler of DWC CPAs and Advisors recently attained the Certified Public Accountant designation and Colorado licensing after passing the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. Meanwhile, DWC CPAs and Advisors’ Seth Knighton attained the designation of Enrolled Agent, which is the highest credential awarded by the Internal Revenue Service. Trichler is a Colorado Mesa University […]
West Springs Hospital announced on Dec. 9 it successfully met all requirements to lift its conditional license, restoring full operational status. Following a comprehensive review by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, West Springs Hospital implemented a series of improvements and corrective actions to address the concerns that led to the conditional license […]
Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority received a $1.3 million Building Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant on Dec. 5 from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funding will go toward modernizing and replacing aging infrastructure in the existing air traffic control tower. Built in 1961, the control tower at the Grand Junction Regional Airport houses air traffic controllers […]
Grand Valley Transit wants to make the holidays a little jollier by offering free fare on Fridays and Saturdays throughout December. Everyone is invited to board GVT fare-free during these days to do holiday shopping, visit friends and family, or travel to the downtown areas of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade. This promotion applies to […]
Open enrollment for insurance and benefits through Connect for Health Colorado Marketplace has started for Hilltop Community Resources’ Health Access Program. There have been changes to the plans and to eligibility for certain assistance, so now is the time for clients to update their information and see what the new plans look like. Hilltop, 1129 […]