Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The School District 51 Board of Education last week voted unanimously to close three elementary schools that were recommended for closure by Superintendent Brian Hill. Clifton, Scenic and Nisley elementary schools join two other schools the district closed in the past two years: East Middle School and Fruita 8/9 School. […]
By Craig Hall, The Business Times John Kelley’s passion for dance has been front and center no matter where life has taken him in education, marriage, parenthood or career. “No matter what I’m doing or where I am in life, dance has always been an important part of it from being a part of […]
The pilot projects in place in 4th and 5th Streets, and the planned one for 7th Street continue to cause concern and hassles for businesses and citizens. When it comes to the pilot projects on 4th and 5th Streets, and the plan in the works for another on 7th Street, the citizens of Grand Junction […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times When Alaina Marquez went to her first meeting of the Grand Junction Birth Collective she was just two months from her due date with her third child. Little did she know the opportunity that was about to present itself to the expectant mother. “I went because I was a certified […]
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month—a time to highlight the importance of comfort for those facing serious illness and to celebrate the compassionate care provided by HopeWest teams. Our dedicated professionals ensure that patients and their families receive the highest standard of care. By informing families about the benefits of hospice and palliative […]
Grand Junction Kiwanis Club allocates funding to local non-profit agencies benefiting children in our community. At a recent luncheon, the Grand Junction Kiwanis Club allocated $53,000 raised from their 56th annual Pancake Day to local nonprofit agencies dedicated to helping children and families. Many Children in our community are victims of child abuse, poverty, hunger, […]
Craig Hall and Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Even with several tiers of signature auditing in place, the volume of mail in votes leaves Colorado’s system open to fraud and mistakes while putting the onus on individuals. According to Mesa County Clerk Bobbie Gross, the 12 fraudulent ballots under current investigation were all set aside […]
Dr. Heidi Marlin has been appointed medical director of the HopeWest Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Mesa County. In her new role, Marlin will provide medical services to PACE participants while also addressing social determinants of health and supporting teams caring for participants. “I’m so excited that Dr. Marlin felt inspired to take on this […]
Cassie Mitchell, CEO of HopeWest, will return to her home state of Kentucky in early 2025 after a successful two-and-a-half-year tenure with the nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization. Mitchell, a registered nurse, began her nearly 25-year career in hospice care after working in a Kentucky emergency room, where her compassion for elderly and special-care […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The 29 Road interchange project was passed by both the County Commissioners, with a 3-0 vote, and the Grand Junction City Council, with a 4-3 vote. However, despite its approval, voters will have the final say on whether the project moves forward. The Business Times spoke with City Councilman Scott […]