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(Museum considering consolidation, other strategies) - As the Museums of Western Colorado approach our 60th anniversary ...
12/30/2025

(Museum considering consolidation, other strategies) - As the Museums of Western Colorado approach our 60th anniversary in 2026, we find ourselves at an important moment, one that invites reflection, thoughtful planning and open conversation about the future of our museums and the role they play in our community. For many years, museum professionals and civic leaders have encouraged us to examine how our sites can best serve Western Colorado for the long term. Previous assessments by the American Alliance of Museums, the nation’s leading authority on museum standards, recommended that we explore consolidation as one of several strategies to improve sustainability, strengthen visitor experience and reduce […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/kDd1Yn

As the Museums of Western Colorado approach our 60th anniversary in 2026, we find ourselves at an important moment, one that invites reflection, thoughtful planning and open conversation about the fut

(Resolve to make goals, not resolutions) - We are approaching the new year and the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s ...
12/30/2025

(Resolve to make goals, not resolutions) - We are approaching the new year and the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s resolutions. January 1st of EVERY year becomes that day when we write down our list of items that proclaim that this will be the year that we change our lives for the better. Items may include weight loss, stopping a bad habit or saving money. Will your list look like last year’s list? For most of us, it is very similar. So, why are New Year’s resolutions unsuccessful? Simply put, it’s because there isn’t a plan to follow. This year, don’t call it a New Year’s Resolution […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/Y9hdy1

We are approaching the new year and the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s resolutions. January 1st of EVERY year becomes that day when we write down our list of items that proclaim that this w

(Business Bites: A Couple Updates For You) - Sweet Coloradough, 1410 North Ave. in Grand Junction, recently added Friday...
12/30/2025

(Business Bites: A Couple Updates For You) - Sweet Coloradough, 1410 North Ave. in Grand Junction, recently added Fridays to the days it is open, now putting it at four days per week. Puff N’ Pour is all set on its alcohol licensing and is now selling alcohol in its store at 3026 Patterson Road, the former home of Bookcliff Liquors. Puff N’ Pour opened Oct. 7 and has been selling vapes and to***co products while waiting for approval to sell alcohol. Read the full article: https://is.gd/IWCjbV

Sweet Coloradough, 1410 North Ave. in Grand Junction, recently added Fridays to the days it is open, now putting it at four days per week. Puff N’ Pour is all set on its alcohol licensing a

(Deadline to apply for SBA economic-injury loans approaching) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding elig...
12/30/2025

(Deadline to apply for SBA economic-injury loans approaching) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Colorado of the Jan. 5, 2026, deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning March 4, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the Colorado counties of Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan and San Miguel as well as the Utah counties of Grand, San Juan and Uintah. Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/BIhJaI

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Colorado of the Jan. 5, 2026, deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster l

(County completes Highway 6 improvements in Clifton) - Mesa County joined community members, state partners and the cons...
12/30/2025

(County completes Highway 6 improvements in Clifton) - Mesa County joined community members, state partners and the construction team this month to celebrate the completion of the US 6 Clifton Improvements Project, the county said in a news release. The corridor between First and Fifth streets is now designed to move traffic more efficiently while creating safer conditions, the news release said. The improvements include modern roundabouts at each end of the corridor, upgraded pedestrian connections and design changes that slow traffic and reduce conflict points. These upgrades are intended to improve traffic flow while lowering the risk of serious crashes, especially at busy intersections. “This project represents […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/VXoEJD

Mesa County joined community members, state partners and the construction team this month to celebrate the completion of the US 6 Clifton Improvements Project, the county said in a news release. Th

(Munro Supply celebrates 60 years, expands team) - Munro Supply, a distributor of hose, pumps, valves, fittings and indu...
12/30/2025

(Munro Supply celebrates 60 years, expands team) - Munro Supply, a distributor of hose, pumps, valves, fittings and industrial products, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Munro Supply partners with Western Colorado and Eastern Utah customers in the industrial, mining, energy, municipal, construction, irrigation and agricultural sectors, providing strong local inventory, technical product expertise and professional-grade pump-repair services. Munro Supply also announced the expansion of its expert team. The new members are: Delean Hall, sales manager; Tim Bryant, southern territory account manager; Carter Paiz, northern territory account manager; and Matthias Schmidt, marketing director. “Reaching 60 years is a testament to the strong partnerships we’ve built with our customers and […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/EXuW6W

Munro Supply, a distributor of hose, pumps, valves, fittings and industrial products, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Munro Supply partners with Western Colorado and Eastern Utah customers in

(Western Slope receives $278K in GOCO grants) - Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded $278,029 to improve accessible ou...
12/30/2025

(Western Slope receives $278K in GOCO grants) - Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded $278,029 to improve accessible outdoor learning, conserve working lands and wildlife habitat, and support a collaborative conservation and recreation effort across the Western Slope. Highlights include: $141,429 to West Slope Outdoor Alliance to support collaborative efforts advancing regional conservation and recreation goals. $43,000 to the North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District to improve several Delta County trails and outdoor education sites. $49,600 to Colorado West Land Trust to protect a 266-acre ranch in Montrose County. $44,000 to Colorado West Land Trust to protect a 1,156-acre property in Ouray County. The grants are part of […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/eSFQgH

Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded $278,029 to improve accessible outdoor learning, conserve working lands and wildlife habitat, and support a collaborative conservation and recreation effort acro

(Seriously, thanks for reading. And advertising. And sticking with us. Well, except you, maybe.) - But let’s start this ...
12/30/2025

(Seriously, thanks for reading. And advertising. And sticking with us. Well, except you, maybe.) - But let’s start this column with what’s most important. The fact that every week for the past 52 weeks, you’ve had a copy of The Business Times available to pick up and read. And folks, that was goal Numero Uno back on Jan. 8, 2025. One could say, “Mission Accomplished.” To me, it’s more like a darned good first step. Since you’re reading my column once again, I’ll assume you’ve read about the story behind The Business Times finally making the switch from a seriously successful twice-a-month publication into a growing, more popular, weekly. You already know this decision didn’t […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/3tIDgK

But let’s start this column with what’s most important. The fact that every week for the past 52 weeks, you’ve had a copy of The Business Times available to pick up and read. And folks, that was

(Right where it wanted to be) - Yoshi Sushi’s owner coveted the spot where Kuniko’s restaurant previously resided Tim Ha...
12/30/2025

(Right where it wanted to be) - Yoshi Sushi’s owner coveted the spot where Kuniko’s restaurant previously resided Tim Harty, The Business Times When the owners of Kuniko’s Teriyaki Grill retired and closed the restaurant in mid-June, Nawl Za Hmung seized the opportunity to lease the space at 2695 Patterson Road, Suite 11, in Village Fair Plaza. He said he had that location in mind for a sushi restaurant for the past three years and kept an eye on it. He didn’t want to miss his chance, he said, because he sees it as an ideal location. “It is surrounded by the clinic and the hospital and […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/nyDpaf

Yoshi Sushi’s owner coveted the spot where Kuniko’s restaurant previously resided Tim Harty, The Business Times When the owners of Kuniko’s Teriyaki Grill retired and closed the restaura

(Flu activity on the rise in Mesa County) - Mesa County Public Health said in a Dec. 22 news release that flu activity i...
12/30/2025

(Flu activity on the rise in Mesa County) - Mesa County Public Health said in a Dec. 22 news release that flu activity in the county increased significantly in mid-December. Since Oct. 1, there have been 36 flu-related hospitalizations, and during the same period in 2024, there were 12 flu hospitalizations, the news release said. Mesa County Public Health has investigated nine respiratory-illness outbreaks since Dec. 9. At this point last year, no outbreaks had been reported. These outbreaks are impacting congregate settings, places where many people spend extended time together in close proximity, such as a school or nursing home. “We have seen a substantial jump in flu […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/DDokqM

Mesa County Public Health said in a Dec. 22 news release that flu activity in the county increased significantly in mid-December. Since Oct. 1, there have been 36 flu-related hospitalizations, and

(Brown ends 32-year tenure, retires from ANB Bank Board) - Tim Harty, The Business Times ANB Bank Regional President for...
12/30/2025

(Brown ends 32-year tenure, retires from ANB Bank Board) - Tim Harty, The Business Times ANB Bank Regional President for Western Colorado Vance Wagner asked the question, so he could answer it: Do you know anyone who sat on a board of directors for a business for 32 years? Wagner said most people would be hard-pressed to name one, but, of course, he knows one: Paul Brown, a third-generation owner of Monument Oil in Grand Junction and a member of ANB Bank’s board for 32 years. Wagner brought it up, because Brown isn’t going for a 33rd year. The Dec. 16 board meeting was Brown’s last, and Wagner said ANB […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/jasah7

Tim Harty, The Business Times ANB Bank Regional President for Western Colorado Vance Wagner asked the question, so he could answer it: Do you know anyone who sat on a board of directors for a busin

(ParentSquare simplifies D51 communication) - Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 5...
12/30/2025

(ParentSquare simplifies D51 communication) - Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 51 is launching a new districtwide communication platform, ParentSquare, a move the district describes as an effort to simplify how schools communicate with families and improve consistency, access and engagement across the district. Beginning in January, ParentSquare will become the district’s primary communication tool, replacing a mix of emails, phone calls, robocalls, text alerts and school-specific apps that have varied widely from building to building. According to district materials, the transition is intended to ensure families receive timely, reliable information through a single, centralized system rather than requiring parents to […] Read the full article: https://is.gd/1TVJRu

Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 51 is launching a new districtwide communication platform, ParentSquare, a move the district describes as an effort to simp

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