Three Grand Junction residents have been appointed to state boards and councils. Jeff Kuhr, director of Mesa County Public Health, was appointed to the State Board of Health. Kuhr serves on the board as a Republican from the 3rd Congressional District. Eric Frazer was appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy. Frazer serves on the […]
State Rep. Matt Soper is among six winners of awards presented by the National Federation of Independent Business. Soper, a Republican from Delta who represents District 54 in the Colorado House of Representatives, received the Guardian of Small Business Award. “Although there were others who had good pro small business voting records in the last […]
Jeremy Chaffin has been appointed to the 21st Judicial District Court in Grand Junction, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Lance Timbreza. Chaffin previously worked as an assistant United States attorney for the District of Colorado, a position he held since 2017. He previously worked as a senior trial deputy district attorney in […]
Julia Currier has joined Colorado West Land Trust as development and communication coordinator. Currier will work with the Grand Junction-based organization on fund-raising, external communications and special events. “Western Colorado holds a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to play a role in conserving it and sharing the great work of the CWLT,” […]
Toni Heiden and Cynthia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales for the month. Heiden and Castaneda tied for the most closed transactions. Heiden, the owner and managing broker of the firm, has worked in the real estate […]
Barbara Traylor Smith has been appointed to the Colorado Women’s Alliance advisor council. Traylor Smith represents Mesa County on the council, which includes women from 17 other counties. “Barbara is the perfect addition to our organization,” said Joni Inman, executive director of the alliance. “Her knowledge as a financial advisor and entrepreneur, combined with her […]
A genetic counselor has joined Grand Valley Oncology at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. Rachel Lawrence brings to her practice training in prenatal, pediatric, cancer, ocular and adult general genetics. She works with patients diagnosed with cancer, including breast, colon, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Many patients Rachel works with have a family history […]
A manager has been hired to oversee the McInnis Canyons and Dominguez-Escalante national conservation areas in Western Colorado. Amber Koski is scheduled to begin her new role at the Grand Junction Field Office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Nov. 6. Koski will be responsible for two national conversation areas covering a total […]
Pamela Drake has joined Lighthouse HR Support in Grand Junction as an unemployment insurance business partner. Drake brings to her latest role more than 35 years of experience in unemployment and human resources. She worked in New Mexico as a hearing officer and then directed unemployment claims programs and provided human resources consulting to the […]
Three agents with Bray & Co. Real Estate were among those honored at the annual Grand Junction Area Realtors Association banquet. Tyler Harris received the Realtor of the Year Award, the highest honor GJARA bestows, one based on business accomplishments; involvement in the community; and participation in local, state and national associations. “Winning the Realtor […]