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A species of mosquito not previously found in Mesa County has been detected.

Starting Aug. 1, 2024, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) will provide law enforcement services to the Town of Collbran. In an intergovernmental agreement approved by Mesa County Commissioners at their July 30 public hearing, the town agreed to pay $145,835 for law enforcement for the remainder of 2024 and $350,000 for the entire calendar year 2025.

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory starting Friday, August 2, 2024 until further notice.

Colorado River water is the lifeblood of Mesa County and the western U.S. as a whole, and the protection of this resource is crucial for the future prosperity of our community. For this reason, Commissioners approved a letter to Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper in support of the Colorado River Water Conservation District’s (Colorado River District’s) effort to acquire and permanently protect the Shoshone water rights at their July 30 administrative public hearing. The letter is from the Western District of Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), which consists of 16 counties on the Western Slope, including Mesa County.

Beginning on Aug. 12, 2024, the Clifton Motor Vehicle Office, 3225 I-70 Business Loop, is the only location where larger vehicles and trailers can receive VIN inspections. You can visit the Clifton Motor Vehicle Office or contact your local law enforcement agency to schedule a time for them to come out to your house.

August is National Child Support Awareness Month. Child support provides families the resources they need to thrive.