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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.

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.

Mesa County Animal Services is collaborating with local area veterinarians to offer spay and neuter vouchers for Mesa County pet owners through the Animal Assistance Foundation’s (AAF) generous funding.

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.

If you would like to reach out and learn more about how to receive support from a family empowerment team member, please call our Family Empowerment team hotline at 970-609-KIDZ or call 970-242-1211.

Need to repair flood damage done to your home? Want to be prepared just in case? Here’s a pro tip: If you're using a contractor, make sure to check that they are licensed and will be obtaining the required permits prior to starting work.