News

We congratulate a member of #TeamMesa, Tori Kittle, on her retirement after 45 years of dedicated service to Mesa County!

Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, updates to Colorado’s child abuse and neglect mandatory reporting law (HB25-1188) took effect.

September is Workforce Development Month, and the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 ½ Road, is celebrating with a series of free workshops and events designed to help job seekers sharpen their skills, connect with employers and take the next step in their careers.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a $100,000 increase in the County’s contract for Japanese beetle eradication services at their Sept. 2 public hearing, enabling us to offer all properties within 200 meters of a new trap location free Acelepryn treatment.

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is delaying the start of the fall burn season due to ongoing fire restrictions and unsafe weather conditions.

Just when you think you’ll have the perfect pumpkin for Halloween, your vines begin wilting, and you see the grey to black squash bug (Anasa tristis) feasting on what would have been your jack-o-lantern. These pests are one of the most destructive bugs in the garden, but there are effective ways to combat them.