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 […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times City Council workshop on Feb. 2 about the future of the Orchard Mesa Pool widened into a broader conversation about whether Orchard Mesa and south Grand Junction need a dedicated taxing structure to have better representation and to fund recreation and community amenities. Multiple council members floated the idea of […]
Atlasta Solar Company continues to grow, and its new location can accommodate it Tim Harty, The Business Times ore space and the ability to operate with less overhead and greater efficiency are what Atlasta Solar Center got with the January move of its headquarters and operations to 25 Road. Another appealing part of the change […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will host a Heart Health Fair on Feb. 6 to start National Heart Month, reminding the community that good heart health can be a team sport. The event will take place in the hospital lobby from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registered nurse Katie Klima, chest pain coordinator at […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance setting the salary for the city’s interim city attorney during its most recent regular meeting. The vote followed public debate over the transparency of the city attorney hiring process and criticism raised in a recent opinion column by former City […]
Timberline Bank announced in late January it launched Timberline Mortgage, a new mortgage division created to deliver personalized, competitive home-financing solutions backed by the strength, stability, and local commitment of a community bank. The bank said in a news release, “This strategic expansion reflects Timberline Bank’s ongoing investment in serving Colorado communities and deepening relationships […]