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During the Board of Mesa County Commissioners' July 8 public hearing, they approved two resolutions — one to amend the Mesa County Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and another to amend the authorized staffing level for Mesa County. Amendments to the budget include recognizing new revenues and authorizing appropriations based on new information not anticipated in the adopted 2025 budget.

The Trail Crew was developed with a vision to train the next generation of natural resource leaders. The team builds and maintains trail systems across the county in collaboration with municipal and community partners.

Our community can continue to enjoy Mesa Magic Compost, as the County Commissioners approved a $776,000 purchase order at their July 1 public hearing for a new horizontal grinder, the equipment used at the Organic Materials Composting Facility to make compost.

Crews continue to advance the road construction project on Coffman Road, widening and replacing the road just north of Whitewater. There is a full road closure in the area for the duration of the project, and detour signs are posted.

Stay alert, create a routine and check the back seat every time.

We need your help to protect Mesa County’s agriculture and economy from Japanese beetles as they begin to transition from their grub form to adult beetles, emerging from pupation between late June and October. You can report adult Japanese beetle captures to best support our community in our efforts to eradicate the invasive species, allowing our plants and fruit to continue thriving.