The Mesa County Department of Human Resources has scheduled a community summit to support those who support youth. The summit is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Colorado Mesa University Center ballroom in Grand Junction. “The goal of this summit is to bring together social caseworkers, service […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans in Business has scheduled its next monthly muster for Oct. 9. The event is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ale House, located 2531 N. 12th St. in Grand Junction. Members may attend at no charge other than to pay for their food and drinks. Tony […]
Christian Reece of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colorado Lottery Commission. Reece serves as outreach and engagement regional manager for the University of Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Reece to serve in an at-large position on the commission, which guides the operations of the Colorado Lottery and efforts to increase revenue to […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top agent for August at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden, the owner of the firm, posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. Heiden brings to her duties 46 years of experience in the western Colorado real estate market. The National […]
Robin Brown of Grand Junction has been appointed to a commission that will plan observances of the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood and 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis named Brown to the Colorado 150 Commission to represent the veteran community. The commission will plan the official observances […]
An engineer inspired by a retired physicist turned mentor will share his story during an upcoming event in Grand Junction. Ryan Patterson will speak at the annual dinner with a scientist fund-raiser set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Eureka! McConnell Science Museum at 1400 N. Seventh St. Tickets sell for $75 […]
An index tracking the rural economy in Colorado and nine other states retreated to its lowest level in more than four years. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell 3.4 points between August and September to 37.5. That’s the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence dropped in September on less upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.9 points to 98.7. The monthly decline was the largest since August 2021. Components of the index tracking current conditions and short-term expectations both decreased. “Consumers’ assessments of […]
A nearly $50,000 grant will help fund the development of a master irrigator program for the Mesa and Delta conservation districts. The Colorado River District awarded the $49,997 grant through its community funding partnership program. The Mesa and Delta conservation districts will design and implement a master irrigator program to assist agricultural producers improve water […]
A new tax credit is available to food retailers and family farms to increase access to healthy groceries. Eligible businesses that purchase equipment to expand access to food can apply for the refundable income tax credit. Starting this year, up to $10 million per year is available to help small businesses that fit the criteria. […]