Marc Lassaux has been named executive director and chief executive officer of Quality Health Network based in Grand Junction. Lassaux served nine months as interim executive director and CEO. He also served in several other roles at QHN, including chief technical officer for nearly 10 years. The organization helps health care providers exchange information and […]
Grand Junction ranks among the top destinations to visit in a list published in the New York Times. Grand Junction was among what was hailed as 52 places to go in 2023. The list was posted on the New York Times website and appeared in the newspaper’s travel section. “We are honored to be included […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added to its menu a chocolate shake made with Ghirardelli hot cocoa. The shakes will be available through Feb. 14. The shakes blend frozen vanilla custard with Ghirardelli hot cocoa and marshmallow sauce. Shakes are topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with hot cocoa powder. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & […]
A public celebration is planned as part of the construction of a Mesa County Libraries branch in Clifton. The beam signing event is set for 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Jan. 20 at the construction site at 3270 D 1/2 Road. Participants are encouraged to sign a steel beam that will become part of the building. […]
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation in Grand Junction has awarded a total of nearly $1.9 million in grants to health-related organizations in Western Colorado. The latest awards brought total giving in 2022 to more than $4 million, double the level in 2021. In the final funding cycle of the year, awards to a total of 95 […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction welcomed the first baby born there in 2023 with a basket full of gifts. The first baby of 2023 was a girl born at 4:29 a.m. Jan. 1. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. “We are very excited to ring in 2023 in this special way,” said Marsha Bagby, […]
Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction is accepting applications for college scholarships as well as scholarships for electric lineworker training. Applications will be accepted through March 1 for college scholarships. Applications are due June 1 for lineworker scholarships. “Grand Valley Power is dedicated to empowering future generations of our community,” said Rita Sanders, director […]
Matt Kuehlhorn, owner of Kooler Garage Doors, has launched the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast promoting community building and awareness. “We are excited to launch the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast and bring together a community of listeners who are passionate about learning, growing and making a positive impact on the world,” Kuehlhorn said. “Our hope is that through […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate has unified its various divisions on a single campus in Grand Junction. The commercial real estate and development divisions were relocated, joining the residential real estate, property management and construction divisions at a campus located at 1015 N. Seventh St. “This move creates more synergy for all our divisions, allows […]
A year of ups and downs in the U.S. labor market ended with payrolls up and the monthly unemployment rate down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 223,000 in December as the jobless rate edged down a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The payroll […]