Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated from a seasonal peak. But the shrinking labor force continues to raise concerns over local conditions. “Everything just feels so flat this year,” said Suzie Miller, business services manager at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. There’s hope, though, […]
A Grand Junction business raised more than $25,000 in a raffle in which the prize was a vintage Ford mustang. Allen Unique Autos raffled off a restored 1967 Ford Mustang as part of its Hot Summer Night car show. Proceeds went to the Veteran’s Art Center. Tammy Allen, owner of Allen Unique Autos, purchased the […]
Tangle — a yarn, fabric and craft supply store — is celebrating nine years in business, seven of those along Main Street in downtown Grand Junction. Allison Blevins and Christina Caspari own the store, located at 525 Main St. Tangle sells yarn, fabric and other materials needed for knitting, sewing and a variety of other […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction has scheduled a free clinic for Aug. 13. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center, located at 2478 Patterson Road. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. For an appointment or information, call 245-3338. Dr. Anna E. Moore, […]
A series of free weekly events featuring local authors continues through August at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. Thursday events start at 6 p.m. at the store, 439 Main St. On Aug. 13, the Off the Shelf event will feature Sally Crum, an archaeologist and author of “Race to the Moonrise,” “Race […]
Hilltop’s Health Access, a certified program offering assistance in enrolling in health insurance, is moving to a new location. Starting Aug. 15, Health Access will operate at 2897 North Ave. in Grand Junction. Health Access will share space with other Hilltop programs, including B4 Babies and volunteer services. Health Access offers free assistance to people […]
Del Taco has introduced what it’s billing as three new Fresca Bowls featuring fresh ingredients and topped with freshly sliced avocados. The new menu items include a pollo asado avocado bowl, green chili chicken avocado bowl and avocado veggie bowl. The bowls also feature black beans, diced onions, lime rice and pico de gallo salsa. […]
Hub International Limited has acquired BW Insurance Agency and its more than 40 offices, including operations in Grand Junction. Employees of BW Insurance Agency will remain in existing locations that will become new Hub offices or relocate to Hub regional offices. Headquartered in Chicago, Hub International provides a range of insurance as well as employee […]
Glen Jammaron, president and vice chairman of Alpine Bank, has been appointed to the Colorado Banking Board. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Jammaron to serve as a representative for bankers west of the continental divide on the board, which serves as the policy and rule-making authority for the Division of Banking. “I am honored to […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has named a new lift under construction at the resort the Flat Top Flyer. The name was selected as the winner from among more than 200 comments posted on Facebook as part of a contest. “We definitely felt that Flat Top Flyer was a name that was specific to Powderhorn and had […]