This Week in Pics

September 16, 2016, 12:14 pm

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Men from the Department of Human Services and the Workforce Center teamed up as Team Super Heroes and competed in the Men in Heels Race to raise funds and awareness for the Latimer House and victims of domestic violence. They ran, raised and won third place!

Team Super Heros with Commissioner Rose Pugliese

From left, Joe Stroh, Victor Carreras, Adrian Lara, Brian Oney, Curtis Englehart

Team Super Heroes helped raise over $1,500!

Mesa County's Criminal Justice Servies Department (CJSD) has implemented reforms to the pre-trial justice system that have gained national recognition. At the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies annual conference held in Utah. Joel Bishop, CJSD manager, and Commissioner Pugliese spoke about Mesa County's reforms to county representatives from across the country.

Commissioner Rose Pugliese and (to her right) Joel Bishop at the NAPSA conference

Mesa County Department of Human Services and the Workforce Center each month presents awards to employees who extraordinary exhibit the following values: humanity, balance, honesty, inclusion, and teamwork. Congratulations, Value Champs!

From left, Executive Director Tracey Garchar presents award to this month's champs: Derek Lofing, Julia Guntle, Grant Jackson, Kim Petek (Champs not pictured - Joe Gaizutis, Dyann Walt, Mike Bradbury, Jessica Branson)

The Workforce Center is celebrating National Workforce Development this month and has hosted a variety of hiring events.

Workforce Center staff greeting job seekers for a StarTek hiring event. From left, Kasey Watt and Brandy Fletcher

It's been a busy week for the Noxious Weed & Pest Management!

Volunteers joined the county crew to search for and dig up yellow starthistle on the Mesa

Looking for yellow starthistle

Iain Cooley, Teresa Nees, and Melissa Bamford were joined by partners from UT DNR and the GJ Bureau of Reclamation on a river trip in town to find and treat purple loosestrife.

Teresa Nees and Mel Bamford having way too much fun collecting samples op phragmites to study.

Teresa Nees hosted a booth at the Palisade Framers Market

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Voter registration changes should be done by Sept. 25

September 19, 2016, 12:27 pm

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To ensure voters receive their ballots when they are first mailed out the week of October 17, the Mesa County Elections office is recommending that any changes to a voter’s registration record should be done by Sunday, September 25.

If a voter is unsure if their information is up-to-date, or if they’d like to update their information, they may contact or visit the Elections office at 200 S Spruce St, Grand Junction or visit the Secretary of State’s voter registration website at GoVoteColorado.com.

For any additional information or questions, you may contact the Elections office by email at voter.info@mesacounty.us or by phone at (970) 244-1662.

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Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, 2016

September 19, 2016, 1:49 pm

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The Board of Mesa County Commissioners today proclaimed September 17-23, 2016, as Constitution Week and encourages residents to reflect during this week on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution.

To read the proclamation click here.

Mary McFarlin, the regent for the Mount Garfield Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, accepted the proclamation.

Commissioners proclaim the week of Sept. 17-23, as Constitution Week

Mary McFarlim, from the Daughters of the American Revolution

The Board presents the proclamation to Mary

Celebrating the anniversary of the signing of our Constitution

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Election Information is out!

September 19, 2016, 2:07 pm

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Sample ballots are available and here is the link: http://bit.ly/2d6N5Lz

It's important that everyone verifies their voter registration mailing address. This can be accomplished electronically by visiting www.govotecolorado.comand do it this week! We provide our voter registration data for mail ballot packet prep to our vendor on Monday.

The 'blue book' is now available on-line at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/ballotblue-book

Ballots mail out the week of October 17th! Let us know if you have any questions! Elections direct line is 244-1662.

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County project selected for award

September 22, 2016, 12:55 pm

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Mesa County, Colo. - The Colorado Lottery announced Mesa County will receive a 2016 Starburst Award for the Monument View Trail, more commonly known as the Fruita Connection of the Colorado Riverfront Trail. The County will receive the award at the Commissioners’ Sept. 26 administrative public hearing at the Old County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave at 9 am.

The Monument View Trail is an 8.3-mile portion of the Colorado Riverfront Trail System that connects Grand Junction to Fruita. The completion of this project further enhanced the preservation of wildlife habitat, open spaces and recreational activities.

“The Monument View Trail is one of twenty-two projects that emerged with inventiveness and inspiration,” said Colin Waters, Colorado Lottery media relations specialist.

Starburst Awards recognize the excellent use of Lottery proceeds that are passed on through Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) or Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) for community and conservation projects.

Mesa County was selected as a winner based on project creativity, community economic and social impact and project goal achievement.

"The Starburst Award projects are a reflection of Colorado's commitment to the enhancement and protection of our beautiful outdoors," said Lottery Director Laura Solano. "The Lottery is proud to recognize the 2016 Starburst Award winners for their creativity and vision in their respective projects and their economic, and social impact on their communities."

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This Week in Pics

September 23, 2016, 3:45 pm

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DHS staff gathers to recognize the success of contributions to United Way of Mesa County and the Men in Heels Fundraiser benefitting Hilltop’s Latimer House.

From left, LeeAnna Tallman, Sara Kieran, Josh Kennedy, Dalys Otberg, Karen Folks, Lilian Madadian, Kathy Gerlock, Bridgett Mancera, Amy Joy, Jessica Guajardo, Michelle Trujillo, Candice Logsdon, Kelly Graff, Susan Skyberg

Rosie Mellin was selected as the August DHS “You Brighten My Day” winner!

Tilly (DA's Victim Advocate Canine Companion) working hard at HR.

The Grand Junction Central Warriors football team has a home non-conference game vs. Fruita Monument today at 7 pm. This game is causing some friendly rivalry in the Sheriff's office because Lt. Holdren's kid plays football for Central High School, and Investigators Lissah Norcross and Danny Norris have a Fruita Monument High School football player (and band members). Sergeant Byrne, who took the picture, had no other option but to referee!

From left, Danny Norris, David Holdren, Lissah Norcross showing team spirit

Commissioner John Justman and Gary Harmon from the Daily Sentinel

Commissioner Pugliese gets ready for an interview

Commissioner McInnis waiting for the meeting to start

County Administrator Frank Whidden and Commissioner Pugliese meeting with the City of Grand Junction's administrator and mayor to talk about joint projects.

Commissioner Pugliese

Discussion regarding joint projects

Colorado State University President Tony Frank stopped by Mesa County to discuss extension services.

From left, Patrick Coleman, Pete Baier, Dan Caris, Scott McInnis

Colorado State University President Tony Frank

This week the Inside Mesa County class got to learn from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the County Attorney's Office.

County Attorney Patrick Coleman and Attorney Kellie Starritt presented to the Inside Mesa County what the County Attorney's office does and how it works.

DHS Deputy Director Scott Aker talked about fiscal operations and quality assurance

DHS Executive Director Tracey Garchar talked about the services that are provided for the aging population.

The Sheriff's Office had fun participating in the Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament. Jason Haferman won the "longest drive."

Jason Haferman and Pete Dalrymple

Jason Haferman

Pete Dalrymple

From left, Pete Dalrymple, Cathy Tate, and Jason Haferman

A class from Appleton Elementary made several "Thank You" cards for the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Ryan Morrison was there to accepted them.

Deputy Ryan Morrison picks up "Thank You" cards from Appleton Elementary.

New truck for the RAD deputies

Patrolling the Fairgrounds

Canadian Geese fly over the Fairgrounds

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Notice of Logic and Accuracy Test

September 24, 2016, 11:21 am

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Mesa County Elections will perform a Logic and Accuracy test between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on September 30 for voting equipment being used in the General Election this fall.

The test will be performed at the Mesa County Elections Office by Elections staff and party representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties.

The equipment, which has been provided by the Denver-based company Dominion Voting Systems, was adopted by counties throughout the state this spring after the Secretary of State’s office selected it as the statewide uniform voting system.

The Logic and Accuracy test allow the Elections office, the party representatives and the public to be confident that the equipment is running efficiently.

For further information or if you have any questions, email voter.info@mesacounty.us or call (970) 244-1662.

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Monument View Trail gets recognition

September 26, 2016, 1:43 pm

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Mesa County received a Lottery Starburst Award for utilizing Lottery funds in the creation of the Monument View Trail, a project that helps protect the Colorado River and promotes outdoor recreation.

The Monument Trails, more commonly known as the Fruita Connection, is an 8.3-mile trail that ties into the larger 25-mile Colorado Riverfront Trail System which stretches from Loma to Palisade. The trail gives the public ample opportunity to experience and interact with the Colorado River.

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This Week in Pics

September 30, 2016, 10:53 am

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To close the celebration of National Workforce Development Month, Mesa County Worforcenter hosted a breakfast for businesses, and nearly 100 business partners attended to network and learn about the benefits of being a Work Ready Community.

With over 40 employees and numerous career opportunities, the 2016 Jobfest job fair was a great success. Thanks to all the business, job seekers and staff that attended and came together to promote economic development and vitality in our community.

Celina Kirnberger and John Flanagan with the Workforce Center

The Mesa County Road and Bridge Department was busy this week excavating to put in a foundation for a new storage facility for the Traffic Department. It's all about teamwork and helping each other out!

Can we dig it? Yes, we can!

Travis Cole operating the excavator

Inside Mesa County (IMC) class participants toured the Solid Waste Management campus and learned about the processes and internal operations of the various programs.

Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Recycle, reuse, reduce!

Hazardous Material Manager Hope Petrie explains how latex paint is proccessed

Paint processing station

Cooking oil cannot go into the landfill

Unmarked substances must be tested and processed using this chart

IMC class looks out into the landfill

Thousands of tires sit at the landfill

In twenty years this area will be completely filled with trash.

All loads going to the Landfill or Transfer Station MUST BE TARPED and SECURED.

Organic Materials Composting Facility

Mesa Magic compost

The Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management sampled phragmites stands to test for exotic species in Rio Blanco County.

Teresa Nees collecting a phragmites sample is really "in the weeds" this time.

Sarah Wilson and Mel Bamford soak in the mountain view and fall colors at the top of Douglas Pass

Teresa Nees and her phragmites samples

Mesa County Department of Human Services and Workforcenter Leadership Institute candidates share their paper results of a blindfolded listening activity.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners, Towns and Municipalities joined the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in a meeting to discuss transportation issues and future projects.

Members of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) stopped by to meet and update the Commissioners.

Commissioners Justman & Pugliese with USFWS

Mesa County received a Lottery Starburst Award for utilizing Lottery funds in the creation of the Monument View Trail, a project that helps protect the Colorado River and promotes outdoor recreation.

From left, Commissioner John Justman, Commissioner Rose Pugliese and Colin Waters, Colorado Lottery media relations specialist.

Commissioners shake hands with Colin Waters

Mesa County was selected as a winner based on project creativity, community economic and social impact and project goal achievement.

Administration celebrated Linda Frasier's birthday!

From left, Commissioner Pugliese, Kristen Cole, Linda Frasier (birthday girl), Stephanie Reecy and Rene Romero

Commissioner McInnis didn't eat cake but somehow managed to get it on his shirt!

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Public Works Employee Appreciation Breakfast

October 4, 2016, 3:08 pm

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Public Works managers hosted and cooked breakfast to recognize their dedicated staff.

The breakfast is held a few times a year to show appreciation.

Part of the celebration was the end of a very successful chip seal and overlay season. Up next is snow plowing season!

Public works services are of vital significance for the safety and well-being of our community.

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County Commissioner Pugliese tours Jordan Cove site

October 5, 2016, 3:42 pm

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Mesa County Commissioner Pugliese along with other leaders who are in support of the Jordan Cove Liquefaction and Pacific Connector Pipeline Projects, traveled to the Pacific coast to continue to voice their strong support.

Commissioner Pugliese toured the Jordan-Cove facility, in Coos Bay, Oregon, and met with Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, State Representative Caddy McKeown and officials of the Port of Coos Bay. Much of their discussions were centered around economic recovery for rural Coos County and western Colorado counties that have been struggling financially for quite some time.

Other topics included the potential opportunity that the pipeline would have in stabilizing our economy from the boom and bust cycles, and the benefits to Japan, both from a geopolitical stabilization perspective and from an environmental standpoint.

If approved, the project would allow exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from northwestern Colorado to the Asian market.

An invitation was extended to the Coos Bay community to come to western Colorado to see firsthand the "other side of the pipeline."

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Residents invited to upcoming 2017 proposed budget town halls

October 6, 2016, 9:30 am

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Preliminary budget proposal will be presented in public hearing on Oct. 10

The community is invited to learn more about Mesa County’s proposed 2017 budget at three upcoming town hall meetings hosted by the Board of County Commissioners.

Town hall meeting dates include:

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Starvin Arvin’s, 3247 F Road in Clifton
Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Old Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave., public hearing room on the second floor
Monday, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson Ave.

Comments on the proposed budget are also encouraged through the following venues:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mesacounty
E-mail: mcadmin@mesacounty.us.
Board of County Commissioner Hearings

Hearings are typically held every Monday morning at 9 a.m. at 544 Rood Ave. The hearings include an unscheduled business portion of the agenda. Community members are welcome to provide feedback on the proposed 2017 budget at that time. For upcoming Commissioner hearing agendas, visit www.mesacounty.us/BoCCagendas.

Final adoption of the budget is planned for the Dec. 5 public hearing at 9 a.m.

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This Week in Pics

October 7, 2016, 1:30 pm

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Mesa County Department of Human Services hosted a Community Resource Fair. The event gave over 20 community agencies the opportunity to share information and network on ways to better serve struggling families in Mesa County.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Educator Ashley Hamilton chats with a WIC family about the eWIC card, which will speed up the shopping process for WIC families. KKCO 11 News Reporter Carly Moore captured it all on camera.

Environmental Health Specialist Michelle Colon runs water analysis for private water systems.

Health Administrative Specialist Sarah Debrucque helps a customer with birth and death record requests. The cabinet next her contains documents from the early 1900s.

Mel Bamford of Noxious Weed Management cuts down a young Russian olive tree along Hunter Wash at 22 and K Road where large-scale invasive tree removal occurred in 2013. The weed crew treats new weeds annually to prevent over-growth and protect wetland habitat.

Before and after: Noxious Weed Management cut and treated some unsightly tamarisk on Coffman Road near the Animal Services building.

Clerks to the Board Lorie Westermire, left, and Deydra Bassett, attend, record and maintain official documents of the Board of County Commissioners' public meetings.

Clerk and Recorder Sheila Reiner along with staff members hosted the Inside Mesa County (IMC) class and gave participants an up-close look at the internal operations of the Clerk to the Board, Elections, Motor Vehicle, and Recording.

From left to right: Elections Manager Patti Inscho, Clerk & Recorder Sheila Reiner, Elections Director Amanda Polson, and Motor Vehicle Manager Bobbie Gross.

Clerk & Recorder Sheila Reiner visits with the IMC class before getting started with her presentation.

Clerk and Recorder Sheila Reiner shares that she has been appointed to the Electronic Recording Technology Board. Some of the board's core goals are to standardize the recording process across Colorado.

Elections Manager Patti Inscho demonstrates how Agilis, a mail sorter with specialized software, opens and sorts ballots.

Agilis can image, count, sort, and compare signatures accurately and quickly.

Elections Director Amanda Polson explains how in-person ballots are printed and processed.

Commissioner Rose Pugliese congratulates Timberline Bank, award winner of a 2016 Colorado Companies to Watch.

Public Works hosted an appreciation breakfast to recognize staff for a job well done. The Road and Bridge Department was highlighted for completing a successful chip seal and overlay season. Public works services are of vital significance for the safety and well-being of our community.

Brady Startain (Traffic) smiles at the camera while he pours hot sauce on his burrito.

Gabe Hardies (R&B), center, and Mike Grundy (R&B), center right, scramble enough eggs to feed an army.

Brandon Bruton (R&B), left, warms up tortillas while Rudy Bevan (R&B) drinks his coffee.

Carrie Gudorff (Engineering) sprinkles toppings on her breakfast.

Heather Conder (R&B) runs around coordinating and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Jared Houck (R&B) looks into the camera.

Commissioner John Justman and Todd Reed (R&B) look for a place to sit.

From left, Keith Hatch and Dave Livingston (R&B)

Kent Almond and Mike Doyhenard (R&B) engaged in conversation.

Kevin Meininger (R&B) scoops some green chili.

Louie Dorlac (Engineering) and Terry Nash (R&B).

Maintenance District Manager Otis Darnell is ready to warm up more tortillas.

Paul Popish (Fleet) pouring salsa.

Road Supervisor Rudy Bevan making sure everyone gets something to eat.

Scott Mai (Engineering), left, adds onions to his burrito.

Commissioner Scott McInnis compliments the chefs for preparing the delicious breakfast burritos.

After breakfast, the guys talk shop and catch up.

Tony Fuoco and Gary Greenough (Fleet) fix their plates.

Travis Cole (R&B) goes through the breakfast line.

Mel Bamford (W&P) chatting with Carrie Gudorff.

From left, Brian Schroeder, and Dale Silzell (R&B).

John Justman and Rose Pugliese with two MPact Girls from the Church on the Rock who came by for a tour.

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2017 proposed budget presented to the BOCC

October 10, 2016, 12:08 pm

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Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden presented the proposed 2017 budget to the Mesa County Board of Commissioners this morning in public hearing.

View his PowerPoint presentation and other budget documents here.

In the proposed budget, the general fund is balanced at $55,376,709 proposed revenue and $56,465,243 proposed expenditures.

Public comment period is now underway. Comments are encouraged through the following venues:

Budget town halls

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Starvin Arvin’s, 3247 F Road in Clifton
Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Old Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave., public hearing room on the second floor
Monday, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson Ave.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mesacounty
E-mail: mcadmin@mesacounty.us.
Board of County Commissioner Hearings

Hearings are typically held every Monday morning at 9 a.m. at 544 Rood Ave. The hearings include an unscheduled business portion of the agenda. Community members are welcome to provide feedback on the proposed 2017 budget at that time. For upcoming Commissioner hearing agendas, visit http://www.mesacounty.us/commissioners/template.aspx?id=23925

In November, county staff will finalize the budget, and in late November, the board will give staff final direction.

Final adoption of the 2017 budget is planned for the Dec. 5 public hearing at 9:00 a.m.

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Mesa County Treasurer 2016 Online Tax Lien Sale

October 12, 2016, 9:16 am

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The Mesa County Treasurer’s office is announcing that this year’s Online Tax Lien Sale will begin Wednesday, October 12, 2016, and close Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

If you are planning to participate this year, please take time to review the Bidding Rules at https://mesa.coloradotaxsale.com

As you review the properties and note a property is “unavailable,” those property taxes have been paid since posting. The batches you review will continue to be updated as property taxes are paid through November 1, 2016.

Please call the Treasurer's Office (970-244-1824) if you have questions.

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This Week in Pics

October 14, 2016, 10:44 am

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Property in East Orchard Mesa has been transformed from an old orchard at risk of becoming a host site for disease and insect infestation to a healthy and thriving orchard! The collaborative efforts by Mesa County Noxious Weed & Pest Management, Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District and property owners made the land reclamation a great success.

Before land reclamation and mitigation

After: a beautiful orchard.

Mel Bamford with Noxious Weed Management searches and removes diffuse knapweed along 59 Road, south of Collbran on a beautiful autumn day.

Each quarter the Criminal Justice Services Department recognizes an employee who has demonstrated outstanding service through their work while exhibiting a positive and supportive attitude. This quarter's winner is Criminal Justice Office Eli Stemrich!

Congratulations to Eli Stemrich, right, who was nominated by his peers for CJSD employee of the quarter. Treatment Director Jason Talley, left, presents the recognition cake.

Director Dennis Berry, right, along with CJSD staff give Eli Stemrich, left a round of applause.

The Criminal Justice Services Department put on a chili cook-off and had over 35 chili judges!

CJSD chili cook-off in full swing

It's a tough job being a CJSD chili cook-off judge...serious competition.

Carol Parker is the winner! Congrats!

Health Inspector Heather Nara speaks to her coworkers at Mesa County Health Department about Triad EAP benefits and how to use them at the MCHD Quarterly All Staff Meeting on Tuesday.

Executive Director Jeff Kuhr, right, assists with tech support after welcoming new employees.

Animal Services Ambassador Sherman, takes his job very seriously. He is the official greeter, and he even has a Facebook page! Sherman has been recovering from a surgery he had back in September. He is recovering well and back to work!

Sherman is always busy at the office.

We are glad to see Sherman recovering well and back to work!

Sargeant Lee takes the Inside Mesa County (IMC) class on a tour of the Mesa County Jail.

IMC class participants walk to the Mesa County Jail for a tour.

Sargeant Lee talks to the IMC class about the jail intake process.

Sargeant Lee

This week Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden presented the proposed 2017 budget to the Board of County Commissioners.

Administrator Frank Whidden talks to KKCO 11 News Reporter Makenzie O'Keefe about the budget challenges Mesa County is facing.

KKCO 11 News Reporter Makenzie O'Keefe interviews Commissioner Justman.

Commissioner McInnis talks to KKCO 11 News Reporter Makenzie O'Keefe about the reduction of revenues and how it affects the County's budget

KREX Channel 5 News Reporter Brandon Thompson interviews Commissioner McInnis on the proposed 2017 budget.

Commissioner Pugliese gives the Chamber Government Affairs Committee an update on what Mesa County is working on and toward.

Commissioner Pugliese talks about the economic and legislative priorities for Mesa County

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County Clerk takes lead on software upgrade initiative

October 17, 2016, 1:57 pm

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Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Sheila Reiner along with the Colorado Department of Revenue, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology and others have been working diligently on the replacement of the outdated and antiquated Driver License System (DLS) and Colorado State Titling and Registration System (CSTARS).

This project is called the Colorado Driver License, Record, Identification and Vehicle Enterprise Solution (Colorado DRIVES). The end result of the project is to provide an efficient, reliable, accurate and integrated solution for driver and vehicle services, as well as business licensing and revenue accounting.

Clerk and Recorder Reiner was recently highlighted in Colorado DRIVES newsletter, The Journey, which cohesively brings the project and the system-users together by highlighting and communicating the status of the process.

View the newsletter at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iARsihAAhonYqjXwA-keFrCdlItqVCsOiviS98QdTwk/edit#heading=h.fzt7693b3my

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October is Walk to School Month

October 17, 2016, 2:26 pm

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Mesa County Commissioners present the Walk to School Day proclamation to members of the Regional Transportation Planning office and Health Department.

Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed October 19, 2016, as Walk to School Day in Mesa County and urge all residents and drivers to be alert on the road especially when approaching school zones and crosswalks.

From left, Biz Collins, John Justman, Jennifer Fox-Colwell, Kelsey Fife, Mary Cornforth Cawood, Katie Gooddeyne, Rose Pugliese

School District 51 elementary schools along with other schools around the world will celebrate International Walk to School Month on Walk to School Day.

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One-day closure for Clifton & Fruita MV offices

October 19, 2016, 3:36 pm

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The Clerk and Recorder’s office will be closing the Clifton and Fruita Motor Vehicle offices on Election Day (Nov 8) so that additional staff will be available to assist the Elections team in wrapping up the 2016 General Election.

“Presidential Elections are large operations and the additional members of the Motor Vehicle and Recording staff will lend a much-needed hand to the Election Day process,” Mesa County Clerk Sheila Reiner said. “The main office at 200 South Spruce Street will remain open to perform all services on Election Day. I appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while we strengthen our team on Election Day!”

The Clifton and Fruita offices will resume their normal schedules for the remainder of the week following Election Day.

For more information, or if you have any questions or concerns, please call the Motor Vehicle office at (970) 244-1664.

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Throwback Thursday: Trail ride on the North Branch of the Old Spanish Trail

October 20, 2016, 9:45 am

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The Grand Junction Old Spanish Trail Association hosted "Back to the Trail," a celebration of 20 years of running, hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the Old Spanish Trail in Mesa County.

The event took place July 29, 2016, at the Whitewater Trailhead on Coffman Road. The celebration featured reenactors arriving on the trail dressed in authentic 19th-century garb on horses and mules.

Fort Uncompahgre, the first commercial trading establishment in Western Colorado. Fur trappers and traders used the mule as their transportation over the rugged terrain on Western Colorado.