Production could begin in the summer of 2012 at a Western Colorado uranium mill that’s received a state license to process up to 500 tons of ore a day. If constructed as planned, the Piñon Ridge mill about 12 miles west of Naturita in Montrose County, would be the first new facility of its kind […]
Real estate activity in Mesa County continued to slow in 2010 as the number and dollar volume of transactions fell to their lowest levels since the aftermath of the oil shale bust in the 1980s. A total of 2,518 transactions worth a combined $581 million were reported in the county last year, according to year-end […]
The unemployment rate in the United States has dropped to its lowest level in 18 months even as payrolls continue to grow. According to the latest estimates from the Department of Commerce, the monthly unemployment rate dropped four-tenths to 9.4 percent in December. Meanwhile, nonfarm payrolls grew 103,000. The latest jobless rate is the lowest […]
A monthly measure of business conditions in Colorado has jumped more than four points as prospects improve for growth in the first half of the new year. “Recent surveys point to improving economic conditions for the first half of 2011, with industries with close ties to energy and agriculture pushing overall state growth higher,” said […]
Foreclosure activity continues to increase in Mesa County at a proportionally faster pace than in any of the 11 other most populous counties in Colorado. While the number of foreclosure filings in Mesa County fell from October to November, foreclosure sales were up. Compared to last year, year-to-date filings through November have increased nearly 46 […]
Apartment vacancy rates have declined in Grand Junction for a third consecutive quarter, although they remain high by long-term standards. According to the latest results of a survey conducted for the Colorado Division of Housing, the average apartment vacancy rate for Grand Junction fell to 7.9 percent for the third quarter. Since spiking at 13.2 […]
A restaurant chain specializing in fresh Mexican cuisine plans to soon open its new location in Grand Junction. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is scheduled to open Jan. 4 at 2412 F Road. The restaurant is the second in Colorado and 38th overall for the chain, headquartered in Salt Lake City. “Opening a second location in […]
Veterinarians at a Grand Junction animal hospital are looking for losers — as in pets that need to loose weight. The pets that fare best in a weight-loss competition conducted by the Tiara Rado Animal Hospital will end up winners in more ways than one. “We want to see the pets of the Grand Valley […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has declined, but doesn’t reflect a substantial change from already guarded expectations for moderate growth. “Consumer confidence is no worse off today that it was a year ago. Consumers’ assessment of the current state of the economy and labor market remains tepid and their outlook remains cautious,” said Lynn […]
A document destruction firm based in Palisade has added a third shredding truck to keep pace with increasing demand for on-site services across four states. Colorado Document Security bought the truck from Alpine Shredders, the third vehicle the company has purchased from the Canadian manufacturer in four years. Scott Fasken, vice president of operations at […]