US News rates 27 Colo. nursing homes best Oct 14, 2009
Grand Junction Regional Center. Harmony Pointe Nursing Center, Lakewood. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Insurer Changes Mind: Fat Baby to Get Health Coverage Oct 14, 2009
The change comes after the insurer turned down a Grand Junction 4-month-old who weighs about 17 pounds ... The child's father works at NBC affiliate KKCO-TV in Grand Junction, and news accounts about the boy's rejection made national headlines. (Fox News)
Prosecutor: Accused teen mentioned Columbine Oct 14, 2009
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A prosecutor says a teen accused in a potential plot against his western Colorado high school had sought information about explosives so he could "go Columbine" on his school. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
SouthGobi Energy Resources Increases Its NI 43-101 Compliant Measured and Indicated Coal Resource Base in Mongolia by 39% From 221.2 Million Tonnes to 307.6 Million Tonnes Oct 13, 2009
The independent resource estimates were prepared by Norwest Corporation, of Grand Junction, Colorado. The Soumber resource estimates were prepared in conformance with the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Standards and requirements set out in Canada's NI 43-101. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Colo. insurer changes course on heavy infants Oct 13, 2009
The change comes after the insurer turned down a Grand Junction 4-month-old who weighs about 17 pounds ... The Grand Junction-based insurer grew out of an agreement by area doctors that all would accept patients using government health insurance, lowering costs. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
HARMELING: Saluting quirkiest & scrappiest Oct 9, 2009
Part of Dick Bennett's stellar recruiting class of 2004, this Grand Junction, Colo. product completed his eligibility last season and now is in Vancouver, Wash. (Cougfan.com)
(Alan Tullio) Bruce Alan Safken Oct 9, 2009
Bruce Safken of Grand Junction; sisters, Kati (Kevin) Lopez of Surprise, Ariz. Nicole Tullio of Glendale, Ariz. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
McInnis stumps in Montrose; blasts Ritter Oct 8, 2009
McInnis, a Colorado native and Grand Junction resident, is on a statewide tour entitled "It's About Colorado," focusing on jobs and the economy ... McInnis also said Ritter s decision to close a skilled nursing facility in Grand Junction was mystifying, because the clients there are a clear example of people truly in need. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Candidate McInnis talks jobs Oct 6, 2009
McInnis, a former congressman from Grand Junction, is one of three Republicans running for governor, along with Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry of Grand Junction and Evergreen businessman Dan Maes. Ritter is seeking re-election to the office he won in 2006. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
William Bill Moon Oct 1, 2009
five grandsons, Brian Rumbaugh of Grand Junction, Colo. Keith (Missy) Morris of Montrose, Travis Ashing of Colorado Springs, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Construction jobs down 16% Oct 1, 2009
Grand Junction -- Also down 10 percent, to 9,500. Greeley -- Down 12 percent, to 10,700. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dem. Slater to enter Colorado AG's race Sep 30, 2009
Other events will be held in Colorado Springs Thursday and Greeley Thursday and in Steamboat Springs, Grand Junction and Durango Friday. "I think there is a clear difference in terms of the vision that I have, and I think most Coloradans have, for the office of attorney general, and the vision that the current attorney general has for the office," Slater. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Jill Ann (Labertew) Cadez Sep 30, 2009
Jill is survived by her husband Stephen of Montrose; two daughters, Nicole Cadez of Grand Junction, Colo. and Anna Cadez of Northglen, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Colo. outpaces U.S. on GDP Sep 25, 2009
And at the very top of the nationwide list is Grand Junction, with 12. 3 percent economic growth in 2008, largely because of the impact of nearby gas and oil development. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Air deals to western ski areas from $94 O/W Sep 24, 2009
One-way rates to Grand Junction, Colo. are $94 on American or Delta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Roland L. Smitty Smith Sep 23, 2009
Roland and his family lived in various places including Eckert, Delta, Craig, Grand Junction and Hayden, Colo. He enjoyed his various occupations and was a person who could fix most anything. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
MADD Colorado's Youth Volunteers Recognize Lifesaving Efforts of Law Enforcement Sep 20, 2009
Outstanding Dedication to Party Patrol/Enforcement - Sergeant Tony Marsh, Investigator Lisa Maestras, Investigator Brian Turner, and Investigator Brian Dyet, Mesa County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force, Grand Junction, Colorado ... Outstanding Team Dedication to MIP/MIC Enforcement - Sergeant Tony Marsh, Investigator Lisa Maestras, Investigator Brian Turner, and Investigator Brian Dyet, Mesa County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force, Grand Junction, Colorado. (PR Newswire)
Donna R. Nichols Sep 18, 2009
Surviving family members include her two children, Sharon (Curtis) Grishow of Montrose, Ed (Gloria) Cox of Grand Junction, Colo; two grandchildren, Brice (Michelle) Turuc and Shayla Kraft; two great-grandchildren, Madison Turuc and Kaylee Kraft. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and one brother. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Shopping-mall pioneer Melvin Simon dies Sep 17, 2009
Simon Property Group also owns Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Melvin Simon and his younger brother Herb started their real estate company in 1960 as Melvin Simon & Associates. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Wal-Mart remodeling 13 Colorado stores Sep 16, 2009
Grand Junction 2545 Rimrock Ave.. Greeley 920 47th Ave.. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
15 vivid North American road trips Sep 16, 2009
Breckenridge offers autumn ATC tours and Grand Junction a 25-mile public bike ride (September 19th) that winds through the areas vineyards and fruit orchards. Another cool way to catch the colors are llama pack trips in Rocky Mountain National Park. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Grand Junction a microcosm of efficient healthcare Sep 15, 2009
Al Wear, 88, of Grand Junction Colo. is treated with an intravenous antibiotic by Karen Peffers, a nurse with Rocky Mountain Health Plans, at his home in Grand Junction Colo ... Reporting from Grand Junction, Colo. (FOX61, CT)
Frontier sale to the west ends Tuesday Sep 15, 2009
$109: Aspen or Grand Junction, Colo. $119: Albuquerque, N.M.; Durango, Colo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Aubrey Q. Fosburgh Sep 13, 2009
He is survived by three sons: Tim Fosburgh of Knox IN, Aubrey Fosburgh, Jr. of Blackoak IN & Allen Fosburgh of Highland IN; one daughter: Darla Overton of Knox IN; three brothers: Arlin Fosburgh of LaPorte IN, Jim Fosburgh of GrandJunction CO & Cecil Fosburgh of Grand Junction CO; six sisters: Yevone Krostag of New Auburn, June Garagus of Hobart IN, Karen North of New Auburn, Mary Beth Tripp of Sprinbrook WI, Marsha Jacobs of New Auburn WI and Erma Criago of Bloomer; seven grandchildren, four... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Colorado arts groups to share $568K from stimulus Sep 12, 2009
Western Colorado Center for the Arts Grand Junction $10,000. YMCA of Boulder Valley Boulder $10,000. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Norton says Senate campaign underway' Sep 12, 2009
Norton, a Grand Junction native, currently serves as executive director of the ... 2:15 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 743 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mary Josephine Kubin Sep 11, 2009
Family members who were blessed to share Mary Jo s life include her husband, George Kubin of the family home in Olathe; her daughters, Rosemary Kubin and Mary Kubin of Olathe; her son, John Kubin of Montrose; her brothers, George Appelhanz of Montrose, Tony (Marion) Appelhanz of Montrose, John E. Appelhanz of Montrose, Albert (Kathy) Appelhanz of Montrose, and Ed (Shirley) Appelhanz of Montrose; her sister, Eleanor (Robert) Schlauger of Grand Junction; and her four grandchildren, Brian,... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Colorado Baby Born at 9:09 a.m. on 9-9-09 Sep 11, 2009
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo ... He was delivered by Caesarean section at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction at 9:09 a.m. on 9/9/09, according to The Daily Sentinel newspaper. (Fox News)
HARMELING: Those crazy days of recruiting Sep 10, 2009
He was from Austin, Texas, and I was from Grand Junction, Colorado ... Part of Dick Bennett's stellar recruiting class of 2004, this Grand Junction, Colo. (Cougfan.com)
Norton forms committee, eyes Senate bid Sep 9, 2009
Norton, a Grand Junction native, currently serves as executive director of the and lives in Arapahoe County. She served as lieutenant governor from 2003 to 2007 with then-Gov. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Elnetta Mae Veo Sep 9, 2009
Mae is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Holton Willis of Montrose; granddaughters Stephanie Abbath and husband Bill (Mae lovingly claimed as the son she never had) of Montrose, and Stacy Waalkens of Arizona; great-grandchildren Billy Abbath and wife Misty of Grand Junction; Sarah Kinser and husband Bryan of Paonia; Kevin Waalkens of Arizona; Precilla Waalkens of Arizona; great-great grandchildren Kadin Abbath and Mason Kinser of Paonia; Katelehn and Rosilyn Abbath of Grand Junction, David... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Surprising Spots To See Great Fall Foliage Sep 8, 2009
Northwest-Aspen, Grand Junction ... The California Zephyr train from Denver to Grand Junction is a five-hour ride that departs Denver at 7:45 a.m. is an affordable (about $45), do-it-yourself ride through the heart of the Rockies. (CBS News -- US)
Carolyn June Johnson Sep 5, 2009
one step-son, Gary (Loretta) Johnson of Grand Junction, Colo ... Kristen Crawford of McKinney, Texas, Alesander, Elijah, Vincent Johnson of Grand Junction, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Vacancies rise at Colo. affordable apts. Sep 5, 2009
Statewide, the areas with the lowest vacancies in affordable apartments were Grand Junction, at 3. 2 percent, and Arapahoe County, at 3. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Frank Anthony Claice Aug 29, 2009
Last Updated on Friday, Aug 28, 2009 - 04:15:33 am MDT. Published/Last Modified on Friday, August 28, 2009 4:15 AM MDT. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lorene Sybil (Bennett) Brown Aug 29, 2009
On Dec. 25, 1945, she married Albert G. Smith of Olathe and moved to Grand Junction, Colo. where their daughters were born and raised. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Xcel partners in solar power pilot project Aug 28, 2009
5 million, concentrating solar power plant at the Cameo coal-fired power station near Grand Junction. The test plant, when complete by the end of the year, will use mirrors aligned in a parabolic trough to concentrate the sun s heat on pipes that hold fluid. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Companies invited to Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Aug 28, 2009
Leap Frogg, of Grand Junction. PharmaJet, of Golden. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
• Western governors urge caution on mercury sites Aug 26, 2009
The Colorado site being considered is south of Grand Junction, about 240 miles west of Denver and near a federal dump for uranium waste. Gov. Bill Ritter opposes storing the mercury there, saying the waste should be stored close to where it's generated. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wis. cyclist dies after crash in western Colo. Aug 25, 2009
He was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction, where he died on Sunday. It's the first fatal bicycling accident in the history of the 98-year-old park, which has sweeping views of red rock canyons. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Crash claims state cop Aug 25, 2009
Colorado State Patrol Lt. Col. Robert Habliston (retired), 70, of Grand Junction, was southbound on his 2000 Harley Davidson. As he came over a rise, he saw three vehicles stopped in the southbound lane, waiting for the first vehicle to turn into a private drive. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Medical robot makes rounds at Texas Army hospital Aug 24, 2009
But as President Barack Obama prepares to visit Grand Junction for a town hall meeting Saturday, opponents of the overhaul point to the town of 50,000, too, saying it proves doctors can improve patient care and reduce costs without government meddling. Both sides in the bitter debate say the city's unusual health system backs up their argument. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Where the river flows Aug 22, 2009
This 25 mile run of Class I to III- whitewater flows through a beautiful canyon in the high desert of western Colorado and eastern Utah, starting just 12 miles west of Grand Junction ... This 25 mile run of Class I to III- whitewater flows through a beautiful canyon in the high desert of western Colorado and eastern Utah, starting just 12 miles west of Grand Junction. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Dallas Truman Nick Nichols Aug 21, 2009
Community : Dallas Truman Nick Nichols (Montrose, CO). Last Updated on Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 - 04:13:46 am MDT. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
4 soldiers killed in chopper crash Aug 21, 2009
But those conditions were reported between 2,000 feet and 4,000 feet below where the helicopter crashed, and there can be significant differences in winds and temperatures as altitude increases, said Jim Pringle, a meteorologist with the agency's Grand Junction office. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Soldiers' death toll in helicopter crash now 4 Aug 21, 2009
But those conditions were reported between 2,000 feet and 4,000 feet below where the helicopter crashed, and there can be significant differences in winds and temperatures as altitude increases, said Jim Pringle, a meteorologist with the agency's Grand Junction office. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama, Congressional Dems Near Clash Aug 21, 2009
Tensions heated up last weekend when Mr. Obama told a crowd in Grand Junction, Colo. Saturday that "the public option, whether we have it or we don't have it, is not the entirety of health care reform. This is just one sliver of it, one aspect of it.". (CBS News)
US to lower budget deficit estimate to US$1.58 trillion Aug 20, 2009
3 trillion," he said at a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado on Saturday. "The financial crisis was so bad that revenues plummeted and all this money was spent in making sure that the banking system did not completely collapse. "So all the actions that have been taken - the bank bailout, the auto bailout, all that stuff - did spike the deficit.". (Channelnewsasia.com)
FACT CHECK: White House ignores health concession Aug 20, 2009
"All I'm saying is, though, that the public option, whether we have it or we don't have it, is not the entirety of health care reform," the president told a town hall-style audience in Grand Junction, Colo. on Saturday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fact check turns up key health care issues Aug 19, 2009
In this Aug. 15, photo President Barack Obama talks about health care during a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colo ... All I m saying is, though, that the public option, whether we have it or we don t have it, is not the entirety of health care reform, the president told a town hall-style audience in Grand Junction, Colo. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ritter's cuts protect eco devo, tourism Aug 19, 2009
The only economic-development program cutback will come through the consolidations of the business development, Grand Junction satellite, international trade and minority business offices. The state is expected to save $150,000 and cut 2. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Civil Air Patrol wins excellent rating Aug 19, 2009
This year, Montrose hosted Cortez, Durango and Grand Junction CAP squadrons. An unidentified instructor, left, orange hat, instructs Civil Air Patrol cadets on the use of a direction-finding unit during the Air Force's evaluation of Colorado CAP units recently. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Health care concession riles left; right unmoved Aug 18, 2009
President Barack Obama rolls up his sleeves as he talks about health care during a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colo ... (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) President Barack Obama, right, shakes hands during a town hall meeting about health care at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo ... "All I'm saying is, though, that the public option, whether we have it or we don't have it, is not the entirety of health care reform," the president told a town hall-style audience in Grand Junction,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Health Fight Keeps Obama Busy in August Aug 18, 2009
President Barack Obama listens to a question as he speaks about health care during a town hall meeting at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009. (CBS News -- Politics)
Obama on health-care reform in Colorado Aug 18, 2009
President Barack Obama spoke Saturday at Grand Junction's Central High School at a town-hall-style meeting about health care reform ... Hello, Grand Junction ... I want to thank the hospitality of Grand Junction Mayor Bruce Hill. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Pawlenty: 'Obama progress on climate change, he's changing political climate back to Republican!' Aug 18, 2009
In the next few hours, Obama is going to hype Rocky Mountain HMO in Grand Junction, CO as being a good example for government involvement in health care. But lets look at the reality of the "Grand Junction" case ... Grand Junction is actually a pretty healthy community without HMOs. (The Drudge Report)
Pelosi Leads Democrats in Urging Obama to Keep Government-Run Health Plan Aug 18, 2009
Obama, who has made the public option a central component of a health revamp, sounded a similar theme as Sebelius on Aug. 15 at a town-hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado. The public option, whether we have it or we dont have it, is not the entirety of health-care reform, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Obama goes west to promote health care plan Aug 17, 2009
On Saturday, Obama will hold another town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado, before vacationing in some national parks with his family next week. In addition, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama will hold "some events not yet announced" in coming days. (CNN -- International)
What Do We Know About Health Reform? Aug 17, 2009
The latest stop - a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado. "These struggles have always boiled down to a contest between hope and fear," the president said Saturday. (CBS News)
Obama Cites Grandmother to Rebut Critics' `Dishonest' Health-Care Claims Aug 17, 2009
We can have an honest disagreement, Obama said in Grand Junction, Colorado ... To contact the reporters on this story: in Grand Junction, Colorado, at 4304 or ; in Washington at. (Bloomberg -- US)
* Obama defends his health care crusade Aug 17, 2009
FIGHTING BACK:: The White House says the town hall meetings in Colorado and Montana were aimed at countering the waves of misinformation about his plans AFP , GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO Monday, Aug 17, 2009, Page 7. US President Barack Obama addresses a town hall meeting on health care issues in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Obama gets personal during health care town hall in Colo. Aug 16, 2009
President Obama holds a town hall meeting on healthcare at the Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado on Saturday. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo ... Over the past week, Obama has fielded questions from audiences in New Hampshire, and Montana, as well as in Grand Junction. (USA Today -- News)
Obama Vows to Change Insurance Polices Aug 16, 2009
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo ... President Barack Obama, addressing a town hall in Grand Junction, Colo ... Obama did a wonderful job today in Grand Junction. (CBS News)
The Obamas: Stopping Traffic in Yellowstone Aug 16, 2009
Trailed by two black suburbans, the blue-and-white jet moved east, then turned west, into the prevailing winds, throttled to full power and lifted the Obama's into the mountain sky and off to another working-vacation destination, the next town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado. MORE.. (Time.com)
Click to read:Obama: No Health Care "Silver Bullet" Aug 16, 2009
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 15, 2009 ... President Barack Obama liste 00004000 ns to a question as he speaks about health care during a town hall meeting at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo ... Over the past week, Mr. Obama has fielded questions from audiences in New Hampshire, and Montana, as well as in Grand Junction. (CBS News)
