Applications will be accepted through March 15 for an upcoming conference sponsored by Mesa State College and U.S. Sen. Mark Udall. The conference — set for June 15 to 17 in Washington, D.C. — will offer 100 Colorado residents a better understanding of the federal legislative process. “A healthy republic relies upon active, informed citizen […]
The last in a series of public hearings on redrawing congressional districts in Colorado is planned for Grand Junction. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. to noon March 19 at the Mesa State College Center, 1455 N. 12th St. “We’re are looking forward to hearing input from the public and making this process as […]
A measure proposed by a Grand Valley legislator was among the first of the session to be signed into law. House Bill 1022 passed the Legislature unanimously and was signed into law on March 1 by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. The bill will go into effect on Aug. 10, assuming the legislature adjourns as scheduled. […]
The same message comes through loud and clear every year at the Energy Expo & Forum in Grand Junction. Energy demand is expected to continue its steep upward climb in the United States and rapidly developing economies around the world. Not counting oil, natural resources are available to keep pace with demand. But regulations and […]
A battle is under way between labor unions and lawmakers in various states. Union members have protested, and legislators aligned with the labor union movement have even gone so far as to not show up for work to stop legislation from moving ahead. The issues? Basically, there are two. First is the role that public-sector […]
Dr. Thomas Horiagon has relocated his medical practice to 2501 Blichmann Ave., Suite 1 in Grand Junction. Horiagon continues to provide a full range of pulmonary and critical care services as well as sleep studies. He admits patients to both Community Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Horiagon’s medical practice offers a […]
Jane Brock and Mark Carley have been elected to the Rocky Mountain Health Plans Foundation board of directors. Dr. Brock draws on 25 years of clinical practice experience and serves as the chief medical officer for the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care. She has devoted her career to focusing on improving the quality of care […]
The City of Grand Junction has earned recognition for its investments in energy saving measures in 2010. Xcel Energy presented an award to the city during a recent meeting of the Grand Junction City Council. “We are pleased to be recognized by Xcel for our energy saving efforts,” said Terry Franklin, deputy director of the […]
Ruth Michels has noticed the difference sealing, insulation and other measures can make not only in reducing utility bills, but also increasing comfort in her home. “I can’t believe how comfortable we are now. Our home is so well sealed and insulated that when I woke up the other night, our furnace wasn’t even running […]
With spring comes spring cleaning — and the potential for exposure to the dangerous and even deadly hantavirus. Precautions are especially important while cleaning homes, sheds, out buildings, cabins, barns or other areas where mice or mouse droppings are present. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a caused by virus that is carried primarily by deer […]