Grand Valley Water Users moves into restricted operations as low supply shapes irrigation season Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Water users across the Grand Valley will have water to irrigate their properties, but some will face reduced flow this irrigation season as the Grand Valley Water Users Association implements system-wide restrictions tied to limited water […]
Local Johnson-Su compost classes aim to build soil health from the ground up Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times A series of upcoming classes in Grand Junction is set to introduce residents, gardeners and small-scale growers to a different way of thinking about compost, not just as waste management, but as a tool to rebuild soil […]
The National Federation of Independent Business announced its strong support for Colorado Senate Bill 137, which would improve how state agencies review their existing regulations. In a statement, NFIB Colorado Director Michael Smith applauded the effort. “Colorado’s regulatory environment has become a serious challenge for small business owners to navigate. Ensuring state agencies are not […]
The National Federation of Independent Business’s March Jobs Report shows the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100. In March, 32 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small-business owners reported job openings they could not fill, […]
Grand Junction Regional Airport is asking community members to support Transportation Security Administration employees who continue to work without pay during the partial federal government shutdown by donating grocery and fuel gift cards. Requested donations are $10 or $20 gift cards from stores such as City Market, Safeway, Walmart or Sam’s Club, preferably retailers that […]
Colorado Mesa University announced it received a $65,000 grant from Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation to support oral health career awareness on the Western Slope. Deemed a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (DHPSA) by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Grand Junction and its neighboring counties are what is considered a dental-health desert, […]
The City of Grand Junction is hiring for part-time positions at the new Community Recreation Center, which is scheduled to open to the public in late 2026. Approximately 150 part-time employees will be needed in a variety of roles to support daily operations at the new facility. The additional staff make the City of Grand […]
Roice-Hurst Humane Society broke ground March 26 on its new Animal Care Campus, a 3,000-square-foot expansion that will add a dedicated veterinary clinic, new adoption center, volunteer hub and improved outdoor areas to the organization’s existing campus at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction. Roice-Hurst anticipates the new facilities will open this summer. According to […]
Insects will take center stage April 6-11 when EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum and the Grand River Mosquito Control District host Insect Week. “We want everyone to find out what all the buzz is about,” EUREKA! Community Engagement Director Johanna van Waveren said. “Insects help make a resilient planet, and this week is all about getting […]
Brandon Leuallen The Business Times The Town of Palisade is preparing to move forward with its long-planned sewer-transfer project, with construction expected to begin in April despite bids coming in roughly $2 million over the project’s construction budget. Town documents show bids received in February totaled approximately $13.67 million, exceeding the roughly $11.96 million allocated […]