State Sen. Don Coram is among the latest winners of annual awards bestowed by the Colorado Corn Growers Association and Colorado Corn Administrative Committee. Coram, a Republican from Montrose who represents Senate District 6, was named state legislator of the year. Coram was recognized for his advocacy for water rights for agricultural, local control on […]
Susan Alvillar has been honored for her role in founding and growing a Western Colorado organization that promotes communication between the energy industry and the communities in which it operates. Alvillar, a founding board member of Community Counts Colorado, received a certificate of appreciation at the group’s annual meeting in Parachute. She recently retired after […]
Steve Cullen has joined EnergyWise Consultants as a partner and part-owner of the Grand Junction-based company. Cullen brings to the operation more than 20 years of experience in energy conservation and management, building operation efficiency and utility bill accounting. He’s developed energy accounting software and databases and helped start energy conservation businesses. He worked for […]
John Kelley has joined Family Health West as foundation director for the Fruita-based organization. “John’s strongest assets are his energy, personality, strong worth ethic and personal skills, which is just what we need to grow the foundation,” said Dr. Korrey Klein president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. Kelley brings to his duties […]
Westin Pease has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. “Westin brings a solid work ethic, is outgoing, reliable and has a strong attention to detail that is going to make him very successful in this business,” said Lynn Thompson, president of Bray Real Estate. “We are thrilled to have him […]
Dorothy Rinderle has earned recognition for her service as a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County. Rinderle received the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award recognizes volunteers who’ve completed 500 hours of service. CASA of Mesa County provides a voice in court […]
Two Grand Junction residents have been selected to serve on state councils. Tim Fry was reappointed to the Workforce Development Council, which advises the governor on labor issues and workforce development strategies. Diane Conner Read was appointed to the Minority Business Advisory Council, which recommends regulatory changes to encourage the creation and growth of minority-owned […]
Derek Biddle has joined Robinson & Co. Realty in Fruita as a broker associate. Biddle worked as lead information technology engineer for ACS Business Systems for 18 years and later became IT director at Family Health West in Fruita. He holds degrees in computer science and business from what’s now Colorado Mesa University. Biddle belongs […]
Mary Watson has received the Toastmaster International Area Director of the Year Award in recognition of her efforts in Western Colorado. Watson — one of 43 Toastmaster directors in an area that includes Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska — led two of her three base clubs to distinguished status with one club achieving the president’s […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent for October at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions and listings for the month. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, including listings and available rentals, call 245-7777 or visit www.heidenhomes.com.