News

On May 13, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Board is urging federal officials to give stakeholders more time to review the proposed change to determine potential impacts on local infrastructure projects.

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory effective 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 until further notice due to strong winds and dry conditions.

This afternoon, Mesa County employees gathered in front of the Department of Human Services (MCDHS) and the Workforce Center (MCWFC) to honor Memorial Day with a flag planting ceremony led by our Veterans Service Officer team.

Many department directors and leaders within Mesa County have come together this month to begin the first stage of developing Mesa County’s updated strategic plan.

At last Tuesday’s public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the renewal of several contracts that sustain and strengthen the work of the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division.

This year, the Mesa County Commissioners have traveled throughout the county, collaborating on town halls with different city and town leaders — listening to residents to help problem-solve challenges they may be facing in their communities, providing updates on what our local governments are working on and fostering open communication between residents and local leaders.