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Our Noxious Weed Department is advising residents to look out for leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), a noxious weed that is native to Eurasia and has become widespread in North America. If you encounter leafy spurge, please report it to Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management at weed.pest@mesacounty.us or call 970-255-7121. Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management offers private property owners free management assistance with this noxious weed.

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.

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.

When families face challenges that bring them into contact with the child welfare system, Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) is here to offer support.

A Denver-based non-profit, Bergen Spay & Neuter Alliance, will host a four-day spay and neuter clinic at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50, on Aug. 7 through 10, to offer discounted spay and neuter services to community members who struggle to afford the procedure for their pets.

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.