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When an emergency happens, the people closest to you often become your first line of support. That’s why getting to know your neighbors now — before a disaster strikes — is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to be prepared.

12-12-2025 - There are more than 200 children in out-of-home care in Mesa County, and they all deserve a safe, stable and loving home.

On Dec. 9, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency’s proposed March 2026 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale, which includes federal lands in Mesa County.

Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) understands that navigating public assistance programs can be overwhelming. That’s why our Economic Assistance Division offers a dedicated Call Center to make it easier for you to get the help you need.

Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office is taking an important step to understand how to keep our roads safe, reliable and financially sustainable for the long run. The study is fully funded through the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Mesa County, in coordination with Valley Pavement Maintenance, will begin a crack sealing project Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, on neighborhood streets located generally between F 1/2 Road and Patterson Road and between 30 Road and 32 Road. The work is part of the County’s ongoing pavement maintenance program to preserve roadways and extend surface life.