Grand Junction hotel changes name and signs

A Grand Junction hotel has a new name, new signs and new amenities. What was the Doubletree Hotel officially has been renamed DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction. New signs feature a new logo depicting a tree and the capital letter D. DoubleTree by Hilton hotels throughout the United States are going through the same transition. […]

Western Colorado construction group selling copies of new OSHA standards

The Western Colorado Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors has in stock copies of the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for the construction industry. Copies of the new standards are available for $25 for ABC members, $30 for others. Discounts are available for orders of five or more. For more information, call 243-7950 […]

Agency receives grant extension to continue weatherization

A Western Colorado agency has received a $2.4 million grant extension to continue offering free weatherization services to low-income residents in a seven-county region. Housing Resources also was selected to participate in a national case study on the effectiveness of such programs. “We were picked because we performed the best in Colorado,” said Mike Hansen, […]

Trade association reports construction backlog up

A leading indicator of construction activity in the United States continues to rise, but the overall outlook remains less promising. Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased 10 percent in the second quarter to an average of 8.1 months. That’s up from 7.3 months the previous quarter. The CBI is […]

Certified personal trainer joins staff at Crossroads Fitness

Jessica Cassinari has joined Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction as a certified personal trainer. Cassinari previously served as head trainer at Ultimate Fitness in Grand Junction and has worked with clients of all ages and physical abilities. Cassinari said she advocates full body functional training focusing on free weights and body weight movements not confined […]

Grand Junction woman earns pathologists’ assistance degree

Paula Pahler of Grand Junction has earned a master of science in pathologists’ assistant studies degree from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. Pahler also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. Founded in 1912, the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science offers a […]