Abe Herman has been elected as mayor of Grand Junction, while Randall Reitz will serve as mayor pro tem for terms running through April 2025. The city council fills the two positions each year from among its members. “I have been very proud to serve on the city council for the past three years,” Herman […]
A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for a new community recreation center in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction has scheduled the event for 10 a.m. June 1 at Matchett Park with additional activities planned at the park that day. “The groundbreaking is the exciting first step in the construction of the new Grand […]
A public meeting is scheduled for May 30 to hear public comments on improvements to Hawthorne Park in Grand Junction. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the shelter at the park at 400 Gunnison Ave. In addition to the meeting, community members are invited to engage by completing the survey at EngageGJ.org. This […]
HopeWest has been selected to participate in a childhood bereavement program. HopeWest was among 11 grief-centered organization selected by Judi’s House and the JAG Institute as what’s billed as Changemakers. Over the course of a year, participating organizations will receive guidance and recommendations to address data and evaluation needs that will inform planning and funding […]
Efforts are under way fight the bite in the Grand Valley. Crews with the Grand River Mosquito Control District are treating areas of standing water where the largest populations of mosquito larvae have been found. “Staying ahead of the potential problem is critical,” said Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District. “We […]
Registration remains open through May 27 for an upcoming event that will connect volunteers from local businesses with hands-on projects that benefit nonprofit organizations. United Way of Mesa County has scheduled what’s billed as a Day of Action for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4. A free breakfast will be served to registered volunteers […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Year-over-year increases in sales and dollar volume signal what could be a more robust real estate market in Mesa County. “There’s a recovery in the works — possibly,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction. “There’s some action in the marketplace.” […]
An open house is scheduled at a Grand Junction wedding and event venue under new ownership. The event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. May 4 at Mountain View Farm, located at 3165 B 1/2 Road. The celebration will include complimentary food and desserts, a DJ, a bump and jump for children, a whimsical […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence declined for a third straight month on less upbeat assessments of labor and business conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index retreated to 97 in April, down from a revised 103.1 in March. Measures of current conditions and short-term expectations both decreased. “Confidence retreated further in April, […]
Amazon plans to open a delivery station in Grand Junction later this year to speed local deliveries. A 38,000-square-foot building is under construction on Saccomanno Road near the Grand Junction Regional Airport. “This last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Grand Junction and the surrounding area,” said Sam Bailey, manager of economic […]