Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a community hall in De Beque. The Mesa County Commissioners approved a nearly $5 million contract to construct the hall at the corner of Fourth Street and Roan Creek Drive. Construction is scheduled to conclude in the fall of 2024. The contract approval follows open house events […]
Phil Castle, Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has dropped to its lowest level since December. The decline reflects in part an increase in seasonal hiring, but also signals more competition for employers in filling job openings. While signs point to the possibility of recession, Mesa County should fare better with a […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated to its lowest level in more than two years, signaling a growing possibility of recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell 1.2 percent to 108.4 in March. The index has declined for a full year, dropping to its lowest level […]
Voters approved a ballot measure enabling the City of Grand Junction to proceed with plans to construct a community recreation center. Voter also elected four people to the Grand Junction City Council. Cody Kennedy, Jason Nguyen and Scott Beilfuss won first terms on the council. Anna Stout was unopposed in her bid for a second […]
Ten applicants have received licenses to operate cannabis businesses in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction picked the 10 in a random selection that concluded an application process and came nearly two years after voters approved two measures to establish regulations and tax rates for retail cannabis sales. The 10 applicants selected to receive […]
The City of Fruita is among the latest recipients of grants promoting outdoor recreation and workforce development in that industry. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade awarded nine grants using funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Since June, a total of more than $1.8 […]
The founder of a Grand Junction community outreach center offering a range of services to low income and homeless people has received nationwide recognition for her efforts. Mona Highline, executive director of the Joseph Center, was named the latest winner of the Remarkable Woman of the Year award. Nexstar Media presents the award as part […]
The Western Colorado Community Foundation has moved into a newly renovated building in downtown Grand Junction. The WCCF Center for Philanthropy is located at 128 N. Fifth St. in a building that once housed Roper Music. The center includes 18 offices, three meeting rooms and a multi-purpose room for donor appreciation, networking and training events. […]
Nearly $3.4 million has been allocated to a land acquisition and building program intended to help alleviate a shortage of affordable housing in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction City Council earmarked the money from $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to the city. The program will provide funds to assist developers and […]
Workshops are planned to detail a new program intended to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units to alleviate a shortage of affordable housing in Grand Junction. An April 26 workshop is full. But another workshop is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 in the HR training room at Grand Junction City Hall. […]