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As part of the Faces of Foster Care campaign, Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Bobbie Gross shares her inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and success after experiencing foster care as a teenager, highlighting the urgent need for more foster families.

After a successful summer treatment plan, Mesa County and the city of Grand Junction are celebrating an 85% reduction in Japanese beetle populations. Found in the city of Grand Junction in the summer of 2022, Mesa County declared the beetle a public nuisance species in March 2023. Joined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Extension, and the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County has worked to eradicate the species, which is a threat to both crops and ornamental plants on the Western Slope.

The latest episode features Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Coordinator Jamilla Caez Castro, who discusses program eligibility, impacts and how to apply.

Last week, the Mesa County Facilities Director guided Commissioner JJ Fletcher on a tour of facilities, parks, and open spaces maintained by the County.

Are you a builder or contractor in Mesa County looking to enhance your knowledge of best building practices and stay up to date on current codes? The Mesa County Building Department and the Home Builders Association of Western Colorado are offering a 2024 International Residential Code Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, and a 2024 International Building Code class on Wednesday, April 2, at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners will join the Town of De Beque Board of Trustees at their regular public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the De Beque Community Center, 381 Minter Ave.