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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions enacted

Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.

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County approves 2024 budget and staffing levels

During their Nov. 26 administrative public hearing, County Commissioners approved resolutions amending Mesa County’s 2024 budget and staffing levels to authorize additional revenues and additional departmental needs with updated information that was not available at the time of the 2024 budget adoption on Dec. 12, 2023.

Nov 26, 2024

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Public Meeting Dec. 3: Riverfront Trail Connection

Learn more about the corridor alignment recommendations for the Riverfront Trail at the open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clifton Community Center, 3270 D 1/2 Road in Clifton.

Nov 25, 2024

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Progress on Japanese Beetle eradication efforts

Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, Mesa County has made substantial progress in protecting our landscapes and agriculture from the Japanese Beetle.

Nov 25, 2024

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Criminal Justice Services Department Update

At the Nov. 19 public hearing, Mesa County Criminal Justice Services Director Matt Lewis gave an in-depth update to the Board of Mesa County Commissioners and our community about the vital work his department does to keep Mesa County safe and thriving.

Nov 22, 2024

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Criminal Justice Services Powell Medical Lab Remodel Approved

During their Nov. 19 public hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners unanimously approved a $124,103 contract with Conner Constructors LLC to remodel the medication and nursing area at Mesa County Criminal Justice Services’ Powell Building.

Nov 21, 2024

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Resolution approved to reclassify Mesa County as Category I-A

At the Nov. 19 administrative public hearing, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting legislation to amend C.R.S. § 30-2-102 to reclassify Mesa County as a Category I-A County for purposes of establishing the salaries of County elected officials. Before approval, the Board received a detailed presentation from the 21st Judicial District Attorney Dan Rubinstein explaining the need for the resolution.

Nov 21, 2024

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