Real estate companies pass $1 billion sales milestone

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties have reached a total in $1 billion in year-to-date sales in 2021, the Grand Junction-based companies announced. In passing the $1 billion milestone on Aug. 10, the companies remain on track to outpace 2020 sales volume of $1.4 billion. “Consistently reaching this milestone earlier every […]

St. Mary’s acquires Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center

SCL St. Mary’s Medical Center has acquired the Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction. With the purchase, SCL Health is the first and only health system in Colorado to operate two accredited freestanding birthing centers with facilities in Grand Junction and Denver. Patty Kandiko, a certified nurse midwife, founded Bloomin Babies in 2012 along […]

SCL Health St. Mary’s acquires birth center

SCL St. Mary’s Medical Center has acquired the Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction. With the purchase, SCL Health is the first and only health system in Colorado to operate two accredited freestanding birthing centers with facilities in Grand Junction and Denver. Patty Kandiko, a certified nurse midwife, founded Bloomin Babies in 2012 along […]

Museum exhibit explores railroad history

A new exhibit at the Museum of the West in Grand Junction recounts the history and legacy of the railroad in Western Colorado. The exhibit, titled “United by Two Steel Rails,” includes photographs, historic documents and other artifacts. The lights, bells and whistles of trains invite visitors to climb aboard. On Nov. 21, 1882, mere […]

Preschool program includes museum curriculum

A new full-day preschool program has opened in Grand Junction incorporating into its curriculum science, technology, engineering, arts and math content from the Eureka McConnell Science Museum. The Nest Preschool operates at the New Emerson Elementary School at Columbus. Joy Davis, director of the Nest Preschool, will work with teachers Ashley and Vonnie Davis to […]

Applications sought for latest mineral district grants

Applications will be accepted through 3 p.m. Sept. 3 for the latest rounds of grants from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects that address the effects of energy development.  About $350,000 will be available for […]

Hay directory connects producers and buyers

The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]