Art Center receives award, $10,000 grant

The Art Center of Western Colorado in Grand Junction is among the latest 12 recipients of awards recognizing the efforts of arts organizations. The Art Center received the Stand for the Arts Award and a $10,000 grant. The awards program is a partnership between the Ovation TV arts network and Charter Spectrum. The program commits […]

Fruita hospital adds telemedicine services

Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center in Fruita offers stroke, neurology and psychiatric services through a new telemedicine program. HealthONE, a health care system in the Denver area, will provide the services through its virtual network. “We are grateful for this partnership with HealthONE that will help bring additional clinical resources to our community and […]

Economists: Capitalism can help the poor

Phil Castle, The Business Times Private property rights, enterprise and freedom of choice — all hallmarks of capitalism — can help to increase economic performance and decrease poverty, according to two economists who spoke at a conference for high school students in Western Colorado. John Brock and Donald Fell reviewed economic principles and discussed the […]

Mind Springs plans recovery center in Grand Valley

Construction is scheduled for completion in the summer on a new Grand Valley facility offering treatment for clients recovering from abuse and those suffering from substance abuse or mental health disorders. Mind Springs Health will build the Women’s Recovery Center on a 6.8-acre site near 32 and E Roads in Clifton. The Women’s Recovery Center […]

Project to test potential for geothermal energy

Phil Castle, The Business Times Heat in the ground offers a widespread source of energy that could be used to generate electricity, according to a scientist involved in a research project in Utah. “There are challenges. But there are real opportunities here,” said John McLennan, an associate professor of chemical engineering at the Energy & […]

Western Implement to donate $6,000 to 4-H club

Western Implement will celebrate 60 years in business by donating $6,000 to a 4-H club in Western Colorado. “We’ve supported several Western Colorado 4-H animal sales over the last several decades. It’s only fitting that as we celebrate six decades in business that we would further support the kids and the families that our business […]