HomewardBound of the Grand Valley announced last week it reached its fundraising goal to keep its North Avenue emergency shelter open through the end of February, covering the coldest winter months. In a statement shared on social media, the organization said community donations, along with support from the City of Grand Junction and the Mesa […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times A change in the placement of Citrolas’ sandwich shop led to the opening of another shop, this one featuring coffee. John and Kristy Citrola opened Citrolas Coffee Co. in mid-December at 759 Horizon Drive, Unit A, where they formerly operated Cutting Board Deli. The unit anchors the end of the […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The City of Grand Junction has appointed a new interim city attorney following the retirement of longtime City Attorney John Shaver, which became effective Jan. 1, marking a major transition in one of the city’s most influential appointed roles. City Council formally appointed Assistant City Attorney Jeremiah Boies to the […]
Downsizing leads salon to leave its home of 34 years for newly renovated space on Horizon Drive and a lot more parking. By Tim Harty, The Business Times Harrahs Salon spent 34 years at the same location, but downsizing and saving money led its owners to say, “Goodbye, 12th Street. Hello, Horizon.” LuAnn Harrah, who […]
For the past 25 years I’ve had folks (usually on the left) tell me one of these days you’re gonna get threats for what you write. And before anyone celebrates (which is its own problem) on either side, please note what I woke up to New Year’s Day was ALL coming from the right side […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times As Mesa County Valley School District 51 prepares to consider new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum resources, district officials are encouraging parents and community members to review the materials and provide feedback through an upcoming curriculum open house. District 51 has scheduled public sessions on Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a Northwest Region sportsperson meeting Jan. 8 in Grand Junction, inviting hunters, anglers and other outdoor-recreation stakeholders to discuss regional wildlife, hunting and fishing issues. According to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release, the meeting will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CPW Northwest Region Office, […]
The City of Grand Junction has selected Peter Skeris as its next fire chief, concluding a national recruitment process that began this summer. According to a City of Grand Junction announcement issued Dec. 31, Skeris is scheduled to begin his new role Feb. 17, and he brings nearly 30 years of fire-service experience, most recently […]
After 4 decades of selling health insurance, Randy Pifer retires from Active Insurance Solutions Tim Harty, The Business Times Randy Pifer has had a foot out the door the past few years at Active Insurance Solutions, where he has worked the past 40 years, owning it for the first 39 of those years. Retirement loomed, […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction Planning Commission voted Dec. 23 to recommend approval of three zoning and development code amendments, including a proposal to eliminate the city’s mandatory pre-application meeting requirement from the zoning code. City staff framed the pre-application change as a procedural cleanup rather than a substantive change to development […]