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Ski resort yanks woman's pass after complaints
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - A company that operates a ski area on U.S. Forest Service land has yanked the season ski pass of a woman who criticized changes to its operating schedule. more...
  11/19/2009 1:34pm
Failed FAA computers cause some delays in Denver
DENVER (AP) - An FAA computer failure is blamed for causing scattered delays at Denver International Airport.
  11/19/2009 11:53am
‘Shop local' - Some say slogan should be taken into account when awarding Downtown Uplift construction contract
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A large billboard advertisement out by the Redlands encourages people to shop downtown.

Some local construction workers say the shop local appeal should go toward the use of their services as well.
  11/17/2009 9:47pm
Xcel Energy trims rate increase request to $136M
DENVER (AP) - Xcel Energy is seeking an electric rate increase of $136 million a year, down from an earlier request of about $180 million, in a settlement with Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff and consumer advocates.
  11/18/2009 4:21pm
Colorado company starts work on biofuel facility
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado company that has developed a process to convert wood to fuel is starting construction of what will eventually be a commercial-scale production plant.
  11/18/2009 11:16am
Colorado not expanding its competitiveness, economic report warns
Colorado's ability to increase incomes and create jobs for its citizens is lagging behind surrounding states it must compete with, a report released Tuesday by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. warns.
  11/18/2009 10:48am
Grocery workers reviewing latest contract offer
A series of votes on the latest contract offer from supermarket chains were canceled as a group of union workers continued to thumb through the proposal, officials said Tuesday.
  11/17/2009 9:15pm
The Downtown Buzz
The DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS are really starting to ramp up for the holidays with their window decorating. Be sure to see the windows at night to catch the spirit then visit the stores by day and shop local!
  11/17/2009 9:00pm
Drilling co. ordered to give up employment records
DENVER (AP) - A Houston-based oil and gas drilling company facing complaints of racial discrimination has been ordered to turn over its personnel records as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation.
  11/17/2009 5:00pm
Colorado medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
DENVER (AP) - Gov. Bill Ritter will direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax following an opinion from Colorado Attorney John Suthers that medical marijuana is subject to state and local taxes.
  11/17/2009 10:46am
Safeway, King Soopers make final contract offer
DENVER (AP) - After months of talks, Safeway and King Soopers have given a union representing Colorado grocery workers their last, best, final contract offer.
  11/16/2009 11:07pm
Who's News in the Grand Valley business community
• The new Main Street Bagels at Mesa State College can boast that it's the only coffee shop-restaurant in Colorado with air conditioning and heating generated entirely from on-site solar and geothermal sources. No gas or electricity is used...
  11/15/2009 4:15pm
Bizwatch: Dent-Busters
Business name: DENT-BUSTERS

Date opened: 18 years ago

Owners: Lindsey Jackson and Mike Dominick

Contact Info: 931 N. 1st St., No. B, Grand Junction, CO 81505

Lindsey Jackson: 970-210-3353

Mike Dominick: 970-250-5189
  11/15/2009 4:12pm
U.S. rig count this week up 23
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 23 to 1,101.
  11/13/2009 9:33pm
State fines mining Western Slope company for using a banned road
DENVER (AP) - Colorado has fined a Western Slope mining company $7,000 for using a banned road near a La Plata County gold mine.
  11/13/2009 5:54pm
Black teen accuses Safeway of racial profiling
DENVER (AP) - An agency that investigates discrimination claims says Safeway employees accused a teenager of stealing because he is black.
  11/13/2009 5:35pm
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