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County tackles illegal encampments with partnerships and persistence

For several years, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has been quietly doing some of the hardest work in local government — helping the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulate and reduce illegal camping and squatting on public and private lands across our county. This isn’t a new challenge, but it’s one that has grown as housing costs, limited mental-health options, and statewide enforcement gaps have converged.

Oct 21, 2025

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Fund It or Fix It: Where government meets the people

When lawmakers pass a new bill, there’s one question we should all ask before we vote: Who’s going to pay for it?

Oct 21, 2025

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Mesa County Child Support Services presents at Legal Resource Day

Mesa County Child Support Services joined community partners and legal experts for Legal Resource Day today at the Mesa County Central Library.

Oct 21, 2025

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Micro-grant from SIPA helps Mesa County improve GIS tools accessibility

Mesa County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming more accessible for all users, thanks to a digital ADA Micro-grant from the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA).

Oct 21, 2025

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KAFM Community Affairs: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

At noon on the third Thursday of every month, the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) conducts an interview on relevant topics as part of the KAFM Community Affairs program.

Oct 20, 2025

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Food Safety Alert: Ready-to-eat products containing eggs recalled due to Listeria concerns

Certain M.C.I. Foods, INC. ready-to-eat breakfast burrito and wrap products are involved in a national recall.

Oct 20, 2025

Food Recalls, News