The Grand River Mosquito Control District offers tips to help people fight the bite this summer. The district reminds people about the three Ds of controlling insects that are not only pesky, but also spread diseases — drain, dress and defend. Mosquitoes can breed in even small amounts of water, including water in bird baths, […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded a total of $200,000 in grants. The district board awarded a $150,000 grant to the Grand Junction Police Department for a fire range facility improvement project and a $50,000 grant to the City of Fruita for railroad crossing improvements on 16 Road. The district distributes federal […]
Pinnacol Assurance ranks for a fourth consecutive year among the top workplaces in Colorado in an annual list based on the results of employee surveys. “Pinnacol has a people-first culture, and caring for people is at the center of what we do and who we are,” said Barbara Brannen, vice president of human resources for […]
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has finalized state guidance to protect workers in the agriculture industry from the potential spread of COVID-19. Guidelines address the use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, equipment cleaning, case reporting and more. “These new expert recommendations provide important direction to our state’s critically important agriculture industry and […]
A team at West Star Aviation in Grand Junction has completed its first 120-, 180- and 240-month inspections on Bombardier Global Express aircraft. The team has grown from one member, Chris Halbert, to 13 and completed 15 Global Express projects. “The continued growth of the Global Express department shows the unique leadership skills and mentorship […]
A Grand Junction-based company has received a patent for its computer implemented method for avoiding damages in an excavation area. ProStar received the patent for a method to prevent damage to utilities and the environment during construction, maintenance and groundbreaking activities as well as damages caused by severe conditions, including weather, fires and earthquakes. Page […]
Two state agencies have partnered with the legal community to offer assistance to small businesses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Colorado Attorney General’s Office and Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade have joined with the Colorado Lawyers Committee to create a volunteer network connecting lawyers with small businesses. Volunteers from […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its next quarterly membership meeting for June 15, an event that will be offered online on the Zoom platform. The meeting is scheduled for noon. Admission is $5 for chamber members and $10 for others. To register or obtain more information, call 242-3214 or visit the […]
The Fruita Farmers Market is scheduled to soon resume with a new location and new pandemic guidelines. The market is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays June 20 to Sept. 19. To promote social distancing and accommodate growth, the market has been moved to Reed Park at 250 S. Elm St. The market will […]
A Grand Junction company operating an on-demand internet marketing platform has launched service plans to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. MySalesButler.com offers plans to help businesses quickly ramp up their online presence with the assistance of a curated team of experts and freelancers. The team can help businesses drive sales with one-page websites as […]