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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, most Mesa County offices are closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.

At their Nov. 26 public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new pneumatic tire forklift for $107,834. This investment supports Mesa County Public Work’s Traffic Division, which relies on forklifts to load and unload materials for our annual pavement marking retracing program — helping keep our roads safe and clearly marked for all road users.

The Mesa County Board of Commissioners approved $1.69 million in projected annual payments for maintenance and support of software and hardware utilized by Mesa County departments during their Nov. 26 public hearing. This covers licenses, updates, and technical support for various systems used by different departments throughout the County. These funds will come from IT’s 2025 budget.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you — our amazing community! From the stunning beauty of the Grand Valley to the vibrant, caring spirit of our residents, we’re so lucky to call this place home.

During their Nov. 26 administrative public hearing, County Commissioners approved resolutions amending Mesa County’s 2024 budget and staffing levels to authorize additional revenues and additional departmental needs with updated information that was not available at the time of the 2024 budget adoption on Dec. 12, 2023.

Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, Mesa County has made substantial progress in protecting our landscapes and agriculture from the Japanese Beetle.