Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Organizational leaders from across Western Colorado gathered at Colorado Mesa University on Sept. 23 for a conference designed to provide the type of high-level training that often requires companies to send employees to larger cities. The second annual SPARK Summit brought speakers from across the country to CMU’s Meyer Ballroom […]
Paranormal Cirque returns to Mesa Mall, 2424 U.S. Highway 6&50, for four nights of shows, Oct. 2-5, with a claim it will expose attendees to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus and cabaret with a new European-style flare. Cirque Italia is presenting a brand-new show for a mature audience that loves thrilling, wicked, sexy […]
The Kindness Creates Community Foundation is offering up to $30,000 in matching funds to support construction education and workforce development for Western Slope students. The foundation, the charitable arm of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association, will match contributions made to Careers in Construction Western Slope through the end of 2026. The match includes donations […]
For anyone who has wondered what it really takes to run a school district, or wanted a better understanding of what happens behind the scenes to support nearly 20,000 students and thousands of staff members every day, School District 51 has a way for you to find out. The school district is taking applications for […]
Western Healthcare Alliance announced it hired Ginette Sebenaler as the new chief financial officer for WHA and its family of companies. She will oversee and manage all financial functions across the organization. As CFO, Sebenaler will develop strategies and identify opportunities to maximize WHA’s impact for its rural members and clients, WHA said in a […]
The D51 Foundation announced it awarded its 18th round of Professional Learning Grants, totaling $10,841, to School District 51 staff members. The foundation said in a news release that it received $39,050 in requests during the most recent grant cycle, reflecting strong interest among the school district’s educators and staff in pursuing professional-learning opportunities that […]
Mesa County Animal Services is collaborating with local veterinarians to offer low-cost spay and neuter vouchers for local pet owners through a grant from the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund. Mesa County said in a news release that the cost of a spay/neuter procedure is $25 for the pet owner, with a voucher present at participating […]
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop finally opens with fresh, made-to-order menu and lots of Fuzzy’s Dust Tim Harty, The Business Times John Cassity said 15 to 20 people camped overnight to guarantee they would be among the first 50 customers when Fuzzy’s Taco Shop opened its doors for the first time in Grand Junction at 10:30 a.m. […]
The new Intermountain Health Matchett Park Clinic will open Sept. 28, expanding access to physical therapy, rehabilitation and wellness services on the Western Slope. Matchett Park Clinic is located inside the new Grand Junction Community Recreation Center, 2836 Recreation Way. The clinic offers physical therapy and rehabilitation, including aquatic therapy, primary care and orthopedic-related rehabilitation […]
Mesa County Criminal Justice Services encourages community members with diverse backgrounds to apply for full-time and part-time jobs in its department. According to a Mesa County news release, the county’s Criminal Justice officers are from all walks of life, many with no law-enforcement background, but they all share the desire to make a difference in […]