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Staffing shortages in early childhood education are a major barrier for working families and local businesses. That’s why the Mesa County Workforce Center is proud to partner with CMU Tech on apprenticeship programs that create a direct pipeline of trained, job-ready educators.

Last week, the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 ½ Road, hosted its annual GED Graduation Ceremony.

A letter to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) in support of the Colorado River Conservation District (River District) and Public Service Company of Colorado’s (PSCo) Proposed Acquisition of Interest in the Shoshone Water Rights for Instream Flow (ISF) Use on the Colorado River was ratified at the Board of Mesa County Commissioners' June 10 public hearing.

Many Mesa County offices will close on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District (UGVPCD), the CSU Tri-River Extension Office and Mesa County are working together to educate our community on different pests in our area to protect local agriculture and natural surroundings from their potential harm. This month, we bring awareness to the black cherry aphids (Myzus cerasi), which usually go unnoticed by backyard orchardists but are a significant pest that tree owners should be on the lookout for.

On June 12, the Board of Mesa County ​Commissioners unanimously approved a new resolution that helps speed up the review process for future affordable housing developments.