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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

Information, Press Release, Video

Student cleans vandalized New Rocky Mountain Park Playground

A young student did a touching act of community service at the newly established playground at Rocky Mountain Elementary Park, right behind Rocky Mountain Elementary School.

Oct 04, 2023

Blog Post, Information, News

County Asks Governor for Senior Services Funding

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter to formally request Governor Jared Polis to consider an increase in funding for senior services in the upcoming fiscal year state budget. This decision comes in light of Colorado's status as one of the nation's fastest-aging states, with one in five residents aged 60 or older. In Mesa County, this ratio rises to one in four.

Oct 03, 2023

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Commissioner Daniel Celebrates Collbran Job Corps Graduates

Commissioner Bobbie Daniel had the opportunity to speak at the Collbran Job Corps Graduation at 57608 CO-330 in Collbran to help celebrate the accomplished graduates.

Oct 03, 2023

Blog Post, Information

Help Congratulate Team Mesa for Inspiring Years of Service

One hundred forty Mesa County employees earned recognition from the Mesa County Employee's Association (MCEA) and Mesa County Commissioners and leadership for their length of service during the tropical-themed 43rd Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Sept. 27, 2023.

Sep 29, 2023

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Save the Date: You're Invited to Mesa Talks!

Join us for the first-ever Mesa Talks on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom.

Sep 28, 2023

Announcements, Events, Press Release

Today is Your Last Chance to Join Foster Pet Challenge

Today is your last chance to support the animals of Mesa County in the 2023 Foster Pet Challenge!

Do you have the heart and the space to make a difference in the life of a shelter pet? When becoming a foster family, you expand shelters' capacity and give pets the care they deserve.