Real estate firm names top-performing agents

Mary Kruse, Melanie Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for May at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Kruse posted the highest dollar volume in sales. Heiden recorded the most closings. Castaneda had the most new listings. Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, […]

Fruita dentist makes list of top practitioners

Fruita dentist Gary Andreoletti has been named a 5280 magazine Top Dentist for a sixth time. The recognition is based on the results of a random poll of American Dental Association dentists in Colorado conducted by TopDentists. “I’m always honored to receive this recognition by not only 5280 magazine, but my peers as well,” Andreoletti […]

Aesthetician joins plastic surgery and skin care center

Angel Goodman has joined the ReGensis Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Center in Grand Junction as an aesthetician and laster specialist. Goodman brings to her new position experience as a master aesthetician with certifications in advanced laser procedures, acne treatments, clinical and European facials, dermaplaning, oncology aesthetics, skin peels and waxing. Goodman earned her Laser […]

Students graduate from Young Entrepreneur Academy

A total of nine middle and high school students have graduated from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Academy. Students in the program learn over the course of the academic year how to start and run their own businesses. They learn how to develop ideas, write business plans, pitch to potential investors […]

Managing director of real estate office wins recruitment award

Keith Everitt, managing director of the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties office in Grand Junction, has earned the Coldwell Banker Office Talent Attraction Award. The award recognizes individuals and offices in the Coldwell Banker network that increased their net number of sales associates and representatives by at least 15 percent during 2014, with a minimum of […]

Deputy DA named prosecutor of the year

Dan Garcia, a deputy district attorney with the 21st Judicial District in Grand Junction, has been named the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council Prosecutor of the Year. The council is comprised of local, state and federal employees who work with public assistance programs and are dedicated to detecting and preventing fraud against those programs. Matt Murphy, […]

Best-selling real estate agents honored

Carol Cross, Lori Enriquez and Meighan Marquis were honored as the best-selling agents for April at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Cross posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Enriquez closed the most transactions and tied with Marquis for the most new listings. Heiden Homes, a three-time winner of […]

Public TV network names West Slope coordinator

Alex Forsett has been named the Western Slope coordinator for Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service. Forsett will lead underwriting and donation activities for the public television station as well as plan and execute events. That includes the Kids Fun Fest, the largest free event for children on the Western Slope. Forsett also will serve as […]

Real estate firm announces addition and designation

Rick Thurtle has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Jason Holm, also a broker associate with the firm, has earned designation as a Certified Residential Specialist. Thurtle specializes in residential and investment opportunities and has earned designation as a Certified Negotiation Expert. Along with his experience in real estate, Thurtle […]

Owner of home care franchise Volunteer of the Year

Debbie Harrison, owner and director of the Visiting Angels Senior Home Care franchise in Grand Junction, has been honored as the Alzheimer Association of Colorado Volunteer of the Year. Harrison serves as chairwoman of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fund-raiser, using her connections to recruit committee members, sponsors and contributors. Visiting Angeles was the […]