The Grand River Mosquito Control District has worked to Fight the Bite or 43 years, trying to control the mosquito population in the Grand Valley, and it’s already at work trying to suppress this year’s population. “We have 91 traps set throughout the valley and for the past three weeks we’ve had our 27 seasonal […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Ewa Nowak didn’t expect her first summer as the new owner of Be Sweet Café & Bakeshop to be easy. She knew the ups and downs of seasonal traffic in downtown Grand Junction. But what she didn’t see coming was the double blow of two major road construction projects — […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Local skateboarder and Grand Junction native Nick Steffens posted on Facebook on May 10 that the bathrooms at New Emerson Skatepark were not sanitary and are not being properly maintained. In response, the City of Grand Junction said the restrooms are serviced twice a week – on Tuesdays and Fridays […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times As summer approaches, Mesa County Valley School District 51 Chief Operations Officer Clint Garcia said the district is entering the initial stages of Phase 1 of its 25-year Facilities Master Plan. While some larger projects remain in the design phase, work on a wave of elementary school upgrades is set […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Because HopeWest applied for and was selected to participate in a Medicare model program focused on improving the lives of people impacted by dementia, it will launch a dementia-support program this summer. Through comprehensive, home-based services, newly formed HopeWest Dementia Support is tailored to serve caregivers and their loved ones […]
The five Intermountain Health Colorado hospitals, which include Grand Junction’s St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, recently received an “A” hospital-safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit patient-safety advocate. The grade recognizes hospitals’ efforts to protect patients and provide safe, high-quality care for the communities they serve. Leapfrog grades hospitals across the country based on […]
Community Hospital has been recognized as a 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, the No. 1 website Americans use when searching for a doctor or a hospital. The achievement reflects Community Hospital’s commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according […]
The Fruita Foundation announced the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program, which supports local youth pursuing education and training opportunities that contribute to a stronger workforce and community. This year’s recipients demonstrate passion, integrity and commitment to service, aligning with the foundation’s core values and mission to invest in the future of Fruita. The […]
April’s 267 residential real estate sales in Mesa County were down 1 percent compared to April 2024, while active listings were 38 percent higher year over year for April with 609, according to data gathered by Bray & Co. Real Estate. April’s median price of $400,000 was down 2 percent year over year, while the […]
CASA of Mesa County honored Steve and Terri Driscoll as the May 2025 CASA Champions, honoring their dedication to making a difference in the lives of children in foster care. After moving to Mesa County from the Front Range three years ago, the Driscolls were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates in December 2024 […]