AbleLight acquired Ohana Supportive Services, expanding specialized support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Mesa County. AbleLight announced the acquisition in a Feb. 24 news release. The partnership strengthens AbleLight’s Western Slope operations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals currently supported by Ohana Supportive Services in Grand Junction. Ohana and AbleLight will host a community-wide […]
Community Hospital announced it will begin work this month on a major expansion project designed to enhance perioperative services and surgical capabilities. According to its Feb. 23 news release, this initiative will significantly increase Community Hospital’s ability to care for surgical patients before and after procedures, while supporting advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary care. The […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Continued growth at Grand Junction Regional Airport was highlighted during the Feb. 18 Grand Junction City Council meeting, where Mayor Cody Kennedy shared updated passenger figures reflecting another strong year for the facility. Kennedy, who is the council liaison to the Airport Authority, told the council, “December 2025 was a […]
Silver and gold soared after Hedge Company’s new owner took over in late summer Tim Harty, The Business Times If David Ledoux thought he’d ease into his new business venture in Grand Junction, gold and silver prices immediately told him that was wishful thinking. Ledoux bought precious-metals brokerage Hedge Company, 225 N. Fifth St., Suite […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times During a joint meeting of the Grand Junction City Council and Mesa County Commission on Feb 3, county officials laid out what they describe as a coordinated pipeline designed to move homeless and low-income residents from crisis to long-term stability, even as both governments navigate constrained budgets. The workshop came […]
In addition to fine art, West Winds Gallery will provide wine-tasting and custom framing Tim Harty, The Business Times Quicker than a dab with a paintbrush, Cindy Duff and Greg Tapp had proof there’s a need for their new business, West Winds Gallery of Fine Art, in downtown Grand Junction. The gallery at 504 Main […]
West Winds Gallery of Fine Art announced it will open its “new fine art destination” at 504 Main St. in Grand Junction, former home of Main Street Cafe, with two grand-opening events during the first week of March. The public is invited to celebrate at each event: the Full Moon Grand Opening on Tuesday, March […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has been recognized by the Western Association of Chamber Executives with the Outstanding Chamber Program Award for Large Chambers for its regional workforce initiative, WestSlope Works. The award goes to chamber programs that demonstrate measurable impact, strategic leadership and the ability to be replicated by chambers across the […]
United Way of Mesa County stayed in house for its next executive director, hiring Cassidy Lujan. The Board of Directors of United Way of Mesa County announced the move in a Feb. 19 news release. Lujan has three-and-a-half years of experience with the organization and most recently served as donor and grants manager. The board […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Mesa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 10 on an appeal involving a previously approved solar project near Palisade. It’s a case residents say could influence how fire-protection requirements are applied to future industrial development outside established fire districts. The appeal concerns administrative decision […]
