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Whether you’re looking to get rid of household hazardous waste items to create room for new projects or are interested in free ways to brighten up your home or yard for springtime, the Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility has what you need.

The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office invites everyone to participate in the Safety Action Plan via an online public meeting at mesacountysafetyactionplan.com, which will be available until April 28, 2024.

Next time you finish those brain-teasing puzzles in your newspaper or catch up on local news, remember that your paper has another important role in our community!

Mesa County Animal Services (MCAS) relies on newspaper donations to line crates and manage waste for puppies still in the process of potty training. Your old newspapers can make a world of difference for the animals at our shelter.

In an ongoing effort to curb the spread of the invasive Japanese Beetle, Mesa County has approved a contract to continue fighting this pest to safeguard local ecosystems and the agricultural economy.

To accommodate the construction work, 16 Road, between M Road and O Road, will be temporarily closed to through traffic. Motorists are advised to use the designated detour via 17 R​oad to circumvent the construction area.

Springtime is in full bloom here in Mesa County, and as we welcome warmer weather and longer days, it's the perfect time to refresh and renew! If decluttering your home is on your to-do list, here's a friendly reminder to tarp your load when it's time to haul away your unwanted items and trash.