Timberline Bank headquartered in Grand Junction has earned recognition as one of the top regional banks in the United States. Timberline Bank was included among America’s best regional banks and credit unions for 2024 in a ranking compiled by Newsweek magazine and Plant-A Insights Group, a market data research firm. “As we celebrate our 20-year […]
More than 500 pieces of hand-crafted history from the former Columbine Elementary School in Grand Junction are now on permanent display at the Mesa County Libraries Central Branch. Columbine Elementary School students and employees created the tile project during the 1997-98 school year. In 1997, Grand Junction parents, artists and teachers were given the opportunity […]
Listings will be accepted through Feb. 29 for the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory, an annual publication promoting farmers markets, wineries and other agricultural operations in Colorado. “Farm Fresh is such a fun way to go local and explore all the amazing farmers markets our state has to offer,” said Danielle Trotta, manager of the Colorado […]
It’s nearly cookie time. But the annual Girl Scouts cookie program is not only about selling sweet treats, but also developing entrepreneurial skills and instilling confidence. “Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies. But the program is about so much more than cookies,” said Leanna Clark, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Colorado. “When you purchase […]
Alpine Banks of Colorado announced plans to pay quarterly cash dividends on Jan. 29. The bank announced plans to pay a dividend of 20 cents per class B nonvoting common share and $30 per class A voting common share. Those dividends are unchanged from the previous quarter. A $6.5 billion employee-owned organization headquartered in Glenwood […]
City Market and the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office received recognition of their support for members of the military and their families. Lou Brackett, Western Slope chairman of Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, presented awards to City Market and the sheriff’s office on behalf of the group and U.S. Department of Defense. City Market […]
Family Health West based in Fruita has joined with Western Governors University to expand access to education and professional development for nurses and other health care providers. The partnership — the first of its kind between WGU and a health care organization headquartered on the Western Slope — extends benefits to Family Health West employees, […]
Alpine Bank contributed $2.35 million to nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado in 2023 as part of a loyalty debit card program. The bank fell short of its goal of raising $2.5 million. But a record 23 million debit card transactions resulted in a total of $2.35 million in donations — a dime for each transaction. “It […]
Family Health West in Fruita has received recognition for its performance as a rural hospital and its therapy programs. Family Health West received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award in the category of patience perspective. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the awards recognize rural hospitals. Family Health West was one of nine Colorado […]
Two Grand Valley eateries were among the latest winners of Best of Colorado awards presented by a publication of the Colorado Rural Electric Association. Spoons bistro and bakery received the award for serving the best brunch. Graff Dairy received the award for best ice cream. All six winners are featured in the January issue of […]