Todd Hollenbeck will continue a 24-year career with Mesa County as the new county administrator. The Mesa County Commissioners promoted Hollenbeck to his latest role to succeed Pete Baier, who expects to retire in January. “We are confident that Todd Hollenbeck will continue to lead Mesa County with the same dedication demonstrated throughout his career,” […]
A Grand Junction-based brokerage and advisory firm that focuses on the pet industry reported a 33 percent increase in transactions closed in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Recent transactions included the sale of Wag Resort — a dog day care, boarding, grooming and training business with two locations […]
Sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, held steady in July in Mesa County. But year-to-date collections for 2024 continue to outpace those for 2023. The county collected more than $4.4 million in sales taxes in July. That was a decrease of $1,103 and two-hundredths of a percent compared to the same month a […]
A coalition serving Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties is among the latest recipients of state grants to groups supporting recreation and conservation. The West Slope Outdoors Alliance received a $250,000 grant through the outdoor regional partnerships initiative. Launched in 2021, the initiative funds regional coalitions that bring broad interests together to ensure lands, waters and […]
An entrepreneur who acquired banks in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming that became ANB Bank and served as chairman died at the age of 92. Donald Sturm died Aug. 17, ANB Bank announced. Sturm was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Brooklyn. Following service in the Army, he moved to Denver and received a law degree from […]
An annual drive gathered more than 60 boxes of school supplies as well as $3,647 in monetary donations for Mesa County School District 51 schools. District 51, the District 51 Foundation, Mesa Mall, Townsquare Media and other sponsors staged the Stuff the Bus drive. “On behalf of the D51 Foundation, I want to thank Townsquare […]
An association of Colorado fruit and vegetable growers urges consumers to take advantage of peak produce season — including the harvests of Palisade peaches and Olathe sweet corn. “Now is a fantastic time for Coloradans to seek out and enjoy Colorado produce,” said Marilyn Bay Drake, executive director of the Colorado Fruita and Vegetable Growers […]
Proposals will be accepted through Nov. 1 for public art that will be installed at the traffic roundabout at the intersection of 24 1/2 Road and F 12 Road in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture seeks artwork that’s abstract, colorful and unique and includes creative versions of landscapes and flowering […]
An upcoming class will offer information about a turf conversion program and other rebate programs. The City of Grand Junction scheduled the class for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in the City Hall auditorium at 250 N. Fifth St. Participants should register by Aug. 27. “We are excited to offer the turf conversion and […]
April Krutka has returned to HopeWest as medical director of hospice and palliative care for the Grand Junction-based organization. “HopeWest is very near and dear to my heart, and I’m excited to rejoin the team,” Krutka said. “I look forward to contributing to its legacy, community focus and commitment to service. I especially look forward […]