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As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Mesa County around autumn time, use nature’s artwork as a reminder to compost your leaves.

The Rosevale Road Drainage Improvement Project’s first stages are underway. At the recent administrative public hearing on Oct. 17, the County Commissioners granted approval for the Public Works Director to sign a grant award letter worth $1.2 million. This grant, funded by the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management as part of COVID-19 relief efforts, marks a crucial step forward in addressing the drainage and flooding issues that affect property owners near Rosevale Road.

On Monday, Oct. 16, ballots were mailed to all active Mesa County registered voters. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. An Election Day postmark does not count.

As the season of giving approaches, Mesa County Animal Services offers you a $10 fall adoption special from Oct. 19 through Nov. 5 while turning to our community for support in caring for the continuous influx of new animals to the shelter.

Please help us show Rachael, the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office facility dog, extra gratitude this week as it marks three years of her service to Mesa County, making children feel better during meetings when discussing complex and traumatic information.

Today, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Joaquin, an eight-year-old in our community, for his outstanding character and leadership. Recently, he took it upon himself to remove inappropriate graffiti from the Rocky Mountain Elementary Park playground. He did this to protect his younger peers and ensure that the playground continues to bring children and our community joy.