The Third Annual Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival will take place Feb. 21–22 at Colorado Mesa University’s Meyer Ballroom in the University Center. This year’s festival features three acclaimed films, live filmmaker discussions, a ticketed VIP opening-night reception, and short films spotlighting emerging voices. The event is open to the entire community and is designed […]
Rising shortfall may increase funds requested from local governments Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times During a joint workshop between the Grand Junction City Council and the Mesa County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3, regional transportation officials outlined what amounts to a growing structural funding gap for Grand Valley Transit. The transportation officials said operating […]
HBA event serves as early-season economic driver for Western Colorado’s building industry Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Housing and Building Association of Western Colorado will host its annual Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo on March 6-8 at the Grand Junction Convention Center, bringing together more than 100 local builders, contractors and suppliers in one […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Dave Kimbrough and his sister, Jan Kimbrough-Miller, got a lot miles – Dave estimates 20 years – from Dave’s claim in advertisements: “I’m not bragging, I’m just applying for a job.” That was him and the Kimbrough Team of real estate agents actively seeking work. Now, after a 20-plus-year association […]
Adrenaline Driven Adventures made its own motocross track for serious riders to train Tim Harty, The Business Times For anyone in the Grand Junction area serious about motocross training, it’s long been the case that they had to drive a long way to access a legitimate motocross track. Adrenaline Driven Adventures co-owner Lewis Baker pointed […]
Mesa County Attorney Todd Starr has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, a national organization representing local government attorneys across the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions worldwide. IMLA supports excellence in municipal law through legal education, advocacy and collaboration among public-sector attorneys. The organization also participates in […]
Jessica Chevalier’s painting “Grand Valley Vintage” was the winning entry in the art contest to represent the 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest in September. The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology announced the top three places who were selected by the public through online voting. They are: First Place: “Grand Valley Vintage” by Jessica Chevalier. […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times January is in the books, and most people have their W-2 or 1099 forms in hand, ready to tackle their taxes like any other year. But a few things are different this year and worth your awareness, according to Chris West, CEO of DWC CPAs and Advisors, 464 Main St. […]
Mesa County Department of Motor Vehicles offices will temporarily adjust services in mid-February as the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles completes a statewide software upgrade designed to improve customer service and system reliability. Beginning Feb. 14, online DMV transactions and kiosk services will be unavailable through Monday, Feb. 16, while the new system is implemented. […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The City of Grand Junction has begun outlining how it may proceed with hiring a permanent city attorney. The action follows a discussion stemming from the Grand Junction City Council’s Jan. 5 decision to appoint Assistant City Attorney Jeremiah Boies as interim city attorney after the retirement of longtime City […]