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Beginning May 19, 2025, Mesa County, in partnership with WD Yards, Inc., will begin Japanese beetle eradication treatment on properties within the hot zone. The treatment includes application of Acelepryn (Chlorantraniliprole), a pesticide that is considered safe for humans, pets, pollinators and birds while effectively targeting Japanese beetles in the grub stage.

Many Mesa County offices will close on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

If you are among the 39 million adults in the U.S. who never graduated from high school, then you have probably considered getting your GED diploma. It's a credential worth getting.

Did you know that certain Mesa County homeowners can get help lowering their property tax bills?​ Every dollar counts​ —​ especially for our seniors, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of fallen service members. That’s why it’s important to know about property tax exemptions that could offer real relief. Exemptions are subject to funding by the State Legislature each year.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter of support to the Dark Sky Board of Directors for Colorado Parks and Wildlife's International Dark Sky application for Highline Lake State Park during their May 13 public hearing.

If you have questions about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits in Colorado, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) offers a dedicated hotline to assist you.