Chief Judge of the 21st Judicial District Brian Flynn on Dec. 11 swore in seven new volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates in Mesa County. The volunteers are Steve Driscoll, Terri Driscoll, Vicki Kallman, Erica Satie, Jade Diaz, Julia K. and Melinda L. CASA of Mesa County trains and supports dedicated community members to advocate […]
Bray & Company Real Estate’s Merrite Wyatt received the 2024 Realtor of the Year Award, also known as the Sherm Bray Memorial Trophy, at this year’s Installation Banquet for the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. The event took place last month at Colorado Mesa University. Last year’s recipient, Rebekah Mendrop of RE/MAX 4000, delivered a […]
Craig Gallery, 128 E. 3rd St. in Palisade, is hosting “A Craig Gallery Christmas” on Dec. 14, 2-5 p.m. The community is invited to the festivities, which will include Christmas cookies, hot cider and a chance to see all the artists wearing their ugly Christmas sweaters. “This would be the perfect place to pick up […]
Sydney Trichler of DWC CPAs and Advisors recently attained the Certified Public Accountant designation and Colorado licensing after passing the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. Meanwhile, DWC CPAs and Advisors’ Seth Knighton attained the designation of Enrolled Agent, which is the highest credential awarded by the Internal Revenue Service. Trichler is a Colorado Mesa University […]
The City of Fruita announced the appointment of Shannon Vassen as interim city manager. Vassen, who will start his new role Dec. 3, has been employed by the City of Fruita for six years and was serving as the assistant city manager before the appointment. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Shannon for the […]
Sharon Bouse-Ferry has more than 20 years of expertise in program development, strategic operations and fundraising, with a deep focus on improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. With a strong professional foundation in child development and early childhood education, foster care, and youth homelessness, Sharon combines her professional and personal experience as a foster/kinship […]
The Mind Springs Health board of directors signed a management agreement with Larkin Health System, a healthcare organization that has served the health needs of South Miami, FL, and the surrounding region for more than 40 years. As part of this new direction, Mind Springs introduced its new interim chief executive officer, Nicholas D. Torres. […]
Heiden Homes Realty agent Debby Powell was inducted as a member of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association at GJARA’s quarterly luncheon Oct. 31 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Grand Junction. Powell is a graduate of Regis University in Denver and worked in the Human Resources field for 25 years. She was also a Realtor […]
Join the Fruita Chamber of Commerce for an insightful panel discussion focused on “Veterans in the Workplace,” featuring distinguished speakers who will be announced soon. This is a no-cost event exclusive to veterans in the workforce and their dependents. It will take place on November 13th at Western Region One Source from 11:00 am – […]
Mesa View Elementary Principal Stacey Cohen has been named one of nine recipients nationwide of the prestigious 2024 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership, as announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Principal Cohen, along with the other honorees from this year’s cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools, will be recognized […]