County Workforce Center staff honored at state summit

County Workforce Center staff honored at state summit

Two members of the Mesa County Workforce Center’s Employment Services team were recognized at the recent Career Services Summit in Denver for their outstanding contributions to workforce development. Disability Program Navigator Jeana Brown received the Excellence in Customer Service Award, and Lead Employment Specialist Victor Carreras was honored with the Outstanding Career Services Professional Award. […]

Christi Reece Group donates $15,000 to local nonprofits

Christi Reece Group donates $15,000 to local nonprofits

Grand Valley real estate company The Christi Reece Group announced the recipients of it most recent Circle Fund donations. Two Rivers Wildfire Coalition received $8,000, Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition received $5,000, and Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center received $2,000. The Circle Fund is the charitable-giving arm of The Christi Reece Group. Every quarter, […]

El Pomar approves $62,500 for Northwest region groups

During its March trustees meeting, El Pomar Foundation approved $62,500 to be allocated to five nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Northwest region of Colorado. The organizations receiving grants are: Colorado Discover Ability in Grand Junction, $7,500 for adaptive outdoor recreation for youth with disabilities. Mesa County RSVP Inc. in Grand Junction, $10,000 for […]

Community Hospital honors Fisher’s contributions

Community Hospital honors Fisher’s contributions

Brandi Fisher Pollock, left, and Jay Pollock, owners of Fisher’s Liquor Barn and Fisher’s Market in Grand Junction, stand next to the plaque that Community Hospital installed to recognize the contributions they have made to the hospital over the years. Donations from the annual Fisher’s Two-Man Golf Tournament have been benefitting the Community Hospital Foundation […]

Become “Rare Plant Geocachers” for Statewide Science Initiative

EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum formed a new partnership with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) and the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University to support the 2026 Statewide Natural Heritage Survey. With Mesa County designated as a primary focus area for the upcoming year, local residents have an opportunity to contribute to […]

Business Bites

Junct’n Square Pizza posted on social media it is doing a soft opening April 17 in the former 626 on Rood restaurant location that it took over after 626 on Rood announced it was closing earlier this year. Junct’n Square Pizza posted on Facebook: “We’re bringing back everything you already love about Junction Square – […]

Free e-waste recycling at Southwest Arbor Fest

The Mesa County Solid Waste Hazardous Waste team will host a free e-waste collection during Southwest Arbor Fest on April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lincoln Park, near the pickleball courts. The event is for Mesa County residents only, helping them safely dispose of electronics and keep harmful materials out of landfills. The […]

Minnerath lone finalist for Mesa County Public Health top spot

Minnerath lone finalist for Mesa County Public Health top spot

Mesa County Public Health’s interim executive director, Erin Minnerath, is the lone finalist for the executive-director position, the agency announced in an April 8 news release. Minnerath joined Mesa County Public Health in April 2024 as deputy director and oversaw the Health Protection, Health Promotion, and Behavioral Health divisions. She served as incident commander during […]