Tim Harty, The Business Times The COVID-19 pandemic stopped a lot of people from doing a lot of things in 2020 and 2021, but golf wasn’t one of them. Because golfers are outdoors, making it easy to stay six feet away from people, the Grand Valley’s golf courses got the blessing of the Mesa County […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times When Ginny Rusy-Sanville and her husband, James Sanville, closed on their home at 625 25 Road in June 2021, they had no idea the City of Grand Junction would soon claim one-third of their property through eminent domain for a road-widening project. As construction is set to begin this fall, […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Sonia Gutierrez stood before a room full of people who had gathered for the launch of something she helped create, and she addressed them in fluent Spanish and English. She is bilingual, which is common in Grand Junction’s Spanish-speaking community. She’s also the co-owner of a business, which isn’t as […]
Luis Benitez, a globally recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry and public policy, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Western Colorado Economic Summit Presented by FCI Constructors, happening April 24 at Colorado Mesa University. Benitez’s career has spanned the world’s highest peaks, both literally and figuratively, the Grand Junction Economic Partnership said […]
The District 51 Foundation recently announced its 15th round of Professional Learning Grant Awards with more than $11,500 in grants awarded to District 51 staff members. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated more than $161,000 to 470 District 51 staff members for professional learning. Each year, the D51 Foundation uses proceeds from its White […]
Last year, Center for Children provided vital services for more than 300 children who were victims of child abuse in Mesa County, and it has helped nearly 21,000 children since it has been in existence. As a nationally accredited child advocacy center, Center for Children offers a safe space where young survivors can receive sexual-assault […]
Health Solutions, a Pueblo-based provider of behavioral health, substance-use treatment and integrated care, announced today it acquired Grand Junction’s Mind Springs Health and effective immediately will assume operational responsibility for the programs and services currently delivered. Services in Western Colorado will operate under the new name Health Solutions West, according to a news release from […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction Economic Partnership released its 2024 annual report, outlining what proved to be a banner year for economic impact on Grand Junction and the surrounding area. The report shows the region saw a return of $93 for every $1 invested in GJEP in 2024, demonstrating the organization’s effectiveness […]
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital President Bryan Johnson sent an email letter to the hospital’s community partners on March 24 to reflect on the first quarter of 2025. He also used it as an invitation to the Caring For Our Communities meeting on May 13. Here’s the letter in its entirety: Dear Community Partners, […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times So, it’s about time your 12-year-old learns how to fend for himself or herself in the kitchen. Or your 9-year-old could stand to learn how to make a healthier macaroni and cheese. Or your 5-year-old doesn’t know the proper, correct, safe way to hold a kitchen knife. Kalyn Lapidus can […]