Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times As citizens are aware, major changes to a town will bring with them a multitude of opinions and reactions. After sifting through social media posts, news stories and local commentary, it became apparent the City of Grand Junction’s Fourth and Fifth streets pilot project struck a few extra nerves that caused […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Andrea Haitz, school board president for Mesa County District 51 (D51) schools, looks at the current ballot initiatives 4A and 4B, she focuses on the details as a parent and a taxpayer. “Looking at them in that way allows me to feel confident in what we’re asking the community […]
Respiratory virus season is officially underway in Mesa County, which can have a serious affects on the health of employees. Three viruses to pay attention to are influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. All three are transmitted in a similar way: through droplets from a sneeze or cough. If a case becomes severe, […]
Elizabeth Fogarty, director of Visit Grand Junction, joined in an event showcasing the latest innovations in tourism and travel. Fogarty appeared at 24 Hours of Travel Innovations to discuss the use of data to support destination management strategies.Visit Grand Junction was the only Colorado destination management organization featured in the 24 Hours of Travel Innovation. […]
Eric Makovsky has joined Family Health West in Fruita as vice president of hospital operations. In his new role, Makovsky oversees a dozen programs and departments, including the emergency department as well as laboratory, rehabilitation, respiratory and surgical services. “We found the unique gift of qualities in Eric when he shared with us his compassion […]
Vickery Hall has joined the Western Colorado Community Foundation based in Grand Junction as regional outreach director. Hall will expand the presence of the WCCF across the seven West Slope counties the foundation serves and focus on Delta, Montrose and Ouray. She’s the first member of the staff to live outside Mesa County. Hall brings […]
Well, that’s my new, off-hand slogan for the final quarter of 2024 for your favorite newspaper. And it’s for the simplest and most obvious of reasons: The retirement of our 25-year editor, Phil Castle. And even though Phil took on the role of editor emeritus for one final edition of the Business Times at the […]
The Grand Valley Creative Alliance announces the return of the Grand Valley Open Studios Tour, to take place Oct. 11, 12, and 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event offers art enthusiasts, collectors, and the curious public a rare opportunity to step inside the creative spaces of local artists. Participants […]
A pet health fair offering exams, blood draws and consultations for a package price is scheduled to continue through Oct.20 at Monument View Veterinary Hospital in Grand Junction. Services that otherwise would cost more than $300 will be available for $155 during the fair. “We hope that by offering a discounted rate for a limited […]
Family Health West has joined with the City of Fruita in a new program to provide free bicycle helmets to children. The program combines free helmets with fittings and safety instructions. The program started with 250 helmets, but is expected to continue through the support of donations, the Family Health West Foundation and Fruita Parks […]