An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling a recession that could start next year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell 1 percent to 113.5 in November. The index has dropped in each of the last nine months and 3.7 percent over the past six months. Separate […]
Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Dec. 24 to 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Due to holiday staffing levels, the Collbran, Orchard Mesa and Palisade branches will be closed Dec. 30. The Collbran, De Beque, Orchard Mesa and Palisade branches will be closed Dec. 31. For […]
West Star Aviation in Grand Junction has been recognized for its support of military service members and their family members. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented West Star Aviation with its Patriotic Employer and Statement of Support awards. Established in 1972, ESGR recognizes employers that support employee service in the military, particularly […]
Credit Union of Colorado will accept through Dec. 30 donations for its winter clothing drive. New or gently used hats, gloves, scarves, socks and other winter clothing may be dropped off at Credit Union of Colorado branches, including the branch at 202 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations will be delivered to community outreach […]
Express Employment Professionals offices in Grand Junction and Montrose donated $600 to the Food Bank of the Rockies as part of an annual hiring drive. The offices pledged a financial donation to the food bank for every employee placed during the Pay it Forward Hiring Drive. “It is an incredible gesture and will create an […]
High Desert Hearing Center will accept nominations through Jan. 12 for people who face financial difficulty in correcting hearing loss and would benefit from a free set of ReSound Omnia hearing aids. The Grand Junction practice has joined with ReSource and hearing care professionals nationwide to provide hundreds of hearing aids and services to people […]
Talon Wines has announced plans to consolidate two tasting rooms at a renovated facility in Palisade. Talon Wines will move a tasting room on Elberta Avenue near the Palisade exit off Interstate Highway 70 to the Meadery of the Rockies, located at 3701 G Road. The final day of operations at the Elberta Avenue location […]
Four businesses and a nonprofit organization were honored for expanding their operations and staffing. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the five as part of its economic outlook luncheon. The Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope was honored for a $12 million capital investment in opening a new and larger facility in […]
Free oral cancer screenings are scheduled for Dec. 15 in Grand Junction. Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology and Grand Valley ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeons will offer the screenings from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2373 G Road, Suite 270. To schedule an appointment for a screening, call (970) 644-3800. Walk-in patients will be welcomed. […]
Grand Valley Transit will offer free rides on all fixed routes on Fridays and Saturdays through December. The promotion is designed to show appreciation to current passengers, welcome new passengers and help families during the holiday season. Grand Valley Transit will conduct a food drive through Dec. 12. Participants can drop off canned goods and […]