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Hosted in partnership with the Mesa County Workforce Center and Colorado Mesa University, this free community event is open to all job seekers and makes it easy to explore new industries, connect with employers, and take the next step in your career.

This week, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners, Fruita City Council members and other county and city officials held a collaborative town hall to connect directly with residents.

The Regional Transportation Planning Office (RTPO) is seeking public input on the draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.

During the April 15 public hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter of support to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd pertaining to House Resolution 1997, the Productive Public Lands Act, which aims to restore the Resource Management Plans (RMPs) from the last Trump administration to allow access to vital public lands across Colorado and the Western United States.

During the April 15 regular public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter of support to Sen. John Hickenlooper pertaining to Senate Bill 789, the Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025, which establishes requirements related to securing U.S. access to critical minerals and rare earth element resources.

Mesa County residents still have time to apply for the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The program, which helps eligible households pay a portion of their winter heating costs, ends for the season on April 30th.