High school seniors soon will toss their mortar boards into the air, celebrating graduation. What will await these new graduates? Are they prepared to become self-sufficient? There are excellent teachers and excellent students in every school. Unfortunately, test scores and observable actions demonstrate a high percentage of students leave school with an alarming deficiency in […]
As a proud fourth-generation rancher in Mesa County, I find it crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions our industry makes to support the heartbeat of our rural communities. While the debate around agriculture’s use of the Colorado River continues, it’s essential to recognize our farms not only feed the nation, but also sustain local economies, […]
There’s an adage along the line of never interrupt your enemy while he’s in the middle of destroying himself. Sadly, that applies more and more in Mesa County to the Republican Party. The latest destruction comes to us via the county commissioner primary race between JJ Fletcher and Janet Rowland. Frankly speaking, our local Republicans […]
It’s beginning to feel like this headline has become the tagline for the City of Grand Junction and its “we’re better than you and we know it” (apologies to GloboGym) leaders. And if we dive into what they’re doing in going beyond telling and into providing, they sure are “giving” it to us citizens. Especially […]
One of the many advantages of working at one business journal for as long as I have is the opportunity to watch enterprises start and develop into operations that grow. To see that remarkable evolution occur over time. I’ve enjoyed this opportunity on a number of occasions with a number of businesses, most recently in […]
Now before you go all “here goes Craig playing know-it-all again” on me, take a few minutes during your potty break and play “Are you as smart as a publisher?” You might even be surprised to know I’ve shown my knowledge on this question as I’ve written on the topic before. If not, never fear. […]
Imagine the disappointment of only a paltry amount of water trickling from the faucet and shower head, not to mention the multiple flushes required to empty the toilet. The dishwasher and washing machine are programmed by computers to limit the water for each appliance. Everything from refrigerators and freezers to microwave ovens and televisions are […]
This year we observe the 37th anniversary of Women’s History Month, an annual celebration of women’s contributions to business as well as culture, history and society. Women have been a driving force behind America’s economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, creating 50 percent of all new businesses since 2020. In 2023, women opened more than […]
I’m not a frequent flier by any stretch of that term. But every time I book and board a flight, I’m grateful anew for the Grand Junction Regional Airport. For starters, I’m grateful I’ve got options to depart from Grand Junction rather than have to drive to an airport — and I’m thinking specifically of […]
I’m back home from my annual golf trip with the “Michigan guys.” This time from not-so-sunny Arizona — instead of not-so-sunny-South Carolina last year. Although, eventually, we had enough sun in Arizona to get in four rounds of golf. It was my second golf trip of the year counting an excursion in February to Mesquite. […]