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If you’re thinking about fostering, Mesa County offers comprehensive training, home studies and ongoing support to help you succeed.

The Mesa County Commissioners ratified a letter to the Secretary of the Interior regarding the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project during their July 15 administrative public hearing.

At the July 15 administrative public hearing, Mesa County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck gave a verbal report to the commissioners and the community, expressing his appreciation for the Sheriff’s Office, wildland teams and all who are supporting our community and helping those affected by the Turner Gulch Fire.

Wildfire smoke from nearby fires is impacting air quality in Mesa County. Mesa County Public Health urges people to use caution when spending time outside.

For 25 years, Colorado’s Senior Homestead Exemption has been a critical lifeline for older adults and disabled veterans trying to keep up with rising property taxes. The exemption cuts 50% off the first $200,000 of a home’s actual value for qualified homeowners, typically reducing a property tax bill by about $500, though this varies with each local mill levy. In Mesa County alone, more than 11,000 residents depend on this relief, totaling roughly $5 million in local tax reduction every year.

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