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Mesa County Animal Services transitions to a separate enforcement and services model
Mesa County is implementing significant changes to its animal services operations to improve animal welfare and enhance public safety. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Animal Services will operate under a separate enforcement and services model, a shift in how animal-related responsibilities are managed within Mesa County.
November 19, 2024
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No Burn Advisory Due to High Wind
Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.
Jun 20, 2023
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Updates to Mesa County COVID-19 Webpage
Providing accurate COVID-19 information continues to be a priority for Mesa County Public Health. The COVID-19 webpage remains a favorite page for our community.
Jun 20, 2023
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The Foster Pet Challenge starts today!
Today is the first day of the Foster Pet Challenge! The challenge is a joint initiative between Mesa County and Roice-Hurst Humane Society aiming to inspire the community to open their hearts and homes to temporarily foster pets, providing them care and comfort while they await adoptive homes. The campaign's ambitious goal is to find 100 new foster families in just 100 days, from June 20 through September 28, 2023.
Jun 20, 2023
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Today is Juneteenth 2023 - 158th anniversary
Today, June 19, is Juneteenth. The last enslaved people in the United States were freed on June 19, 1865, marking Juneteenth.
Jun 19, 2023
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Rebuilding after a Declared Wildfire Disaster Tax Refund
Effective May 12, 2023, the Sales Use Tax Exemption Wildfire Disaster Construction Act (HB23-1240) initiates a refundable exemption for the state sales and use tax paid for construction and building materials used directly in rebuilding or repairing a qualified homeowner's qualified residential structure due to a declared wildfire disaster between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2022.
Jun 15, 2023
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Second Annual Foster Pet Challenge
Mesa County and Roice-Hurst Humane Society are excited to announce their partnership for the second consecutive year to launch the Foster Pet Challenge. This joint initiative aims to inspire the community to open their hearts and homes to temporarily foster pets, providing them care and comfort while they await adoptive homes. The campaign's ambitious goal is to find 100 new foster families in just 100 days, from June 20 through September 28, 2023.
Jun 14, 2023
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