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County commissioners support Raise the Bar

October 20, 2016, 2:31 pm
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The Mesa County Commissioners support Raise the Bar, Amendment 71, because, as part of this initiative, signatures must come from all of the Senate Districts; not just the Congressional Districts. 

This will ensure that all of the required signatures for ballot measures do not come just from the I-25 corridor but are actually representative of all our communities, including the Western Slope. We do not take endorsements of ballot initiatives lightly, but this amendment is that important.

Make sure your voice is included in the conversation on amending our Colorado Constitution. Vote YES on Amendment 71!

Rose Pugliese, John Justman, Scott McInnis
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This Week in Pics

October 21, 2016, 1:47 pm
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Human Resources hosted many Open Enrollment benefit meetings to talk to employees about new voluntary benefits as well as a general benefits overview. 
Employee's health care premiums will not increase in 2017!
Great turnout at the first meeting! Overall, over 400 employees participated in-person! 
Employee Open Enrollment meeting.
Senior Benefits Administrator Brenda McKay happy to see the excellent attendance at one of the many open enrollment meetings that were hosted. 
IT Support Specialist Eric Farslow, left, and Web Administrator Joe Keene run the videography equipment to record and stream the open enrollment presentation for employees that cannot attend in person.
Human Resources Analyst Shelly Vehik and Senior Benefits Administrator Brenda McKay worked hard to get enrollment information and sessions coordinated.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Educator Kandis Fuller talks to WIC moms about breastfeeding at a Breastfeeding Support Group at Mesa County Health Department, 510 29 1/2 Road. Kandis covers everything from the basics to the struggles and successes. It's a great class!
Public Health Nurse Diane Banta administers a flu shot to Regional Epidemiologist Andy Tyler at the Health Department, 510 29 1/2 Road, on Monday. MCHD staff immunized 150 Mesa County residents during the Oct. 17 flu clinic.
Still need YOUR flu shot? Another adult flu clinic will be held Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mesa County Health Department staff members walked to school with Tope Elementary and Orchard Avenue Elementary students Wednesday for Walk to School Day. Encourage your kids to walk to school to improve their health and safety skills!
IT Help Desk Support Specialist Paul Mitts greets the camera with a contagious smile. Paul is the point of contact for technology assistance and has all the answers!
Teresa Nees of Noxious Weed and Pest Management in collaboration with members of the Dolores River Restoration Partnership hosts an education and planting event for Gateway public school. Joined in the following pictures by Daniel Oppenheimer of Tamarisk Coalition, Zeb Miracle and other staff with Gateway Canyons Resort, and Gateway school students and teachers.
Teresa Nees of Noxious Weed and Pest Management teaches students from Gateway School how to identify noxious weeds.
Gateway School students attentively listen to the explanation of the environmental impact weeds on the quality of life, agricultural production and on native plants and wildlife.
Students learn how to plant trees.
Gateway School students get hands-on training!  
Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management in collaboration with members of the Dolores River Restoration Partnership hosts an education and planting event for Gateway public school.
This week Deputy Assessor Brent Goff taught Inside Mesa County class participants insider knowledge about the function and responsibilities of the Assessor's office. The Assessor deals with property value and is responsible for identifying and valuing all taxable property.
From left, Deputy Administrator for Operations Pete Baier and Engineering Division Director Julie Constan update the Commissioners regarding the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Clockwise, Commissioner John Justman, County Attorney Patrick Coleman, Deputy Administrator for Operations Pete Baier, Engineering Division Director Julie Constan, and Commissioner Rose Pugliese discuss Persigo.
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Voter Service & Polling Centers open for the 2016 General Election

October 24, 2016, 11:49 am
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The first voter service and polling centers for the General Election are open starting today, October 24, 2016. The following sites provide ballot drop boxes, replacement mail ballots, voter registration services and accessible voting machines:

  • Mesa County Central Services
200 S. Spruce St. (West Entrance)
Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US-50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
  • Clifton Community Hall
126 S 2nd St
Clifton, CO 81520
All locations will be open the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day on the corresponding days.
Three additional sites will open on Friday, November 4, followed by an Election Day site in DeBeque, to provide the same services listed above.

For additional information or to share concerns, please call (970) 244-1662 or visit Elections at 200 S Spruce St, Grand Junction, CO.
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Voters should turn in their ballots to designated voting locations

October 25, 2016, 11:15 am
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To ensure their ballots are received by the Mesa County Elections office, we are encouraging voters not to give their ballots to people they don’t know and to turn their ballots into one of the official locations.
The list of designated voting locations can be found on the drop slip (pictured below) that is included in each ballot package that arrives in the mail. 
All locations will be open the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day on the corresponding days.

Voters may check the status of their ballot online by visiting govotecolorado.com, clicking on “Find my registration” and entering in the information asked for. Once the voter has been taken to their registration information page, they may scroll down to the “Mail Ballot Status” field to see if our office has received it yet.
For any additional information or to share any concerns, please email voter.info@mesacounty.us, call (970) 244-1662 or visit 200 S Spruce St, Grand Junction, CO.
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This Week in Pics

October 28, 2016, 11:53 am
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Mesa County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Cathy Abercrombie-Tate was honored as this year's Hometown Hero by the Grand Junction Lions Club for her selfless acts of kindness that benefit our community. For several years Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate has put together holiday goody bags for the elderly in assisted living facilities and the VA Medical Center’s nursing home.

Congratulations, Sergeant Cathy Abercrombie-Tate you are a real hometown hero!

Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate, left, with  Captain Smith, right, at a luncheon at Two Rivers Convention Center moments before she was surprised with the 2016 HomeTown Hero award.

Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate is presented with the Grand Junction Lions Club Hometown Hero award.

Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate, center, accepts a $1,000 check to be given to her charity of choice.

From left, Captain Art Smith, Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate and Sheriff Matt Lewis

Sergeant Abercrombie-Tate's family celebrates in recognition of her acts of kindness.  

Sheriff  Matt Lewis at the swearing in ceremony for Paul Nelson Jr. (Detentions), Collin Girardi (Detentions) and Shelby Mixon (Booking).

Deputy Tracy Fiedler serves with a smile at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Red Robin!  

Deputy Barry Hernandez enjoys a meal with his family to help raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Mesa County residents have a chance to visit one-on-one with Sheriff's Office deputies at the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser.  

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office raised over $5,200 for the Special Olympics! The second highest amount raised in all of Colorado!

Mesa County Finance Department has been selected to receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2015 Fiscal year by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This Certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by the Finance Department leadership and staff.

Mesa County Treasurer Janice Rich taught the Inside Mesa County class about the responsibilities of her office which include, collecting all real and personal property taxes for the county, school districts, municipalities, and special districts located in the county, and for collecting use tax for building materials purchased outside of Mesa County for use in the county. The County Treasurer is also responsible for receiving, disbursing, investing, maintaining and accounting of all monies received by Mesa County.

Commissioner John Justman speaks to the Inside Mesa County class Monday night.

Commissioner John Justman explains his duties and responsibilities to the Inside Mesa County class.

Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden informs Inside Mesa County attendees about the workings of
their county government.

Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden explains how the County is organized.

The Board of  Mesa County Commissioners at the first of three budget town halls at Starvin Arvin's, 3247 F Road in Clifton. 

Mesa County residents share their budget ideas and priorities.

Commissioner Scott McInnis speaks to residents at the Clifton budget town hall Wednesday night.

KREX Channel 5 News Anchor Emily Frederick interviews Commissioner Pugliese at the Clifton budget town hall regarding the 2017 budget. 

Mesa County's  SWAT team spends countless hours training, so they are prepared to handle anything during a critical situation.  This picture was taken before training.

The SWAT team trained with exposure to CS gas (tear gas). 

The SWAT team poses after the CG gas training. What these guys go through to protect us is incredible!!! 

2016 DHS/WFC Leadership Institute Candidates present their final project work to Senior Leadership Cammie Luna, Tori Bozarth, Charlene Moncada, Sierra Conlon.

2016 DHS/WFC Leadership Institute Candidates "Team 1" present their final project work to Senior Leadership. 

Halloween preparation has begun at the Mesa County Department of Human Services (DHS) and Workforce Center (WFC)!

Hogwart's is starting to shape up on the first floor of DHS

Stranger Things are happening on the second floor at DHS. 

What will this become over the weekend at the WFC?

Josh Kennedy is all about the candy in tropics at the WFC.

This week we say goodbye to the Noxious Weed and Pest Management seasonal employees, Sarah Wilson, Alan Barbee and Mel Bamford. Thank you for a great season!

Sarah Wilson poses as she sprays weeds at the Mesa County Road and Bridge campus.

Alan finishes up spraying Russian Knapweeds at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. 

Sarah Wilson sprays Russian Knapweed at the Mesa County Fairgrounds.

Alan Barbee checks the wind speed and direction before spraying herbicide.

Mel Bamford's antics get her butted off a cliff.

The Noxious Weed and Pest Management crew spot Bighorn Sheep in the Dominguez-Escalante Canyon. 

Sara Wilson gets beamed up.

Spooky picture of  Noxious Weed and Pest Management Teresa Nees and Alan Barbee disappearing...or fading into ghosts? Could this be more apropos to Halloween being just around the corner?! 
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Oct. 31 deadline to register to vote and receive a mail ballot

October 29, 2016, 11:10 am
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Voters still needing to register are being asked to do so by Oct. 31 if they would like to receive a mail ballot. If the Elections Office receives a voter registration application after the Oct. 31 deadline, the application will be processed and the voter will be informed that they will not receive a mail ballot.

Mesa County Central Services (opened 10/24)
Elections Department 
200 S. Spruce St. (West Entrance) 
Grand Junction, CO 81501


Colorado Mesa University (opens 11/4)
University Center
1100 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501


Fruita Civic Center (opens 11/4)
325 E. Aspen Ave
Fruita, CO 81521


Goodwill Industries (opens 11/4)
630 24 ½ Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505


Mesa County Fairgrounds (opened 10/24)
2785 US-50
Grand Junction, CO 81503


Clifton Community Hall (opened 10/24)
126 S 2nd St
Clifton, CO 81520


De Beque Community Center (open Election Day)
381 Minter Ave
De Beque, CO 81630

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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Citizens recognized for furthering their county government knowledge

October 31, 2016, 10:16 am
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This fall's Inside Mesa County class participants were recognized today for their dedication in completing the 11-week course that helped them acquire a deeper knowledge of their Mesa County government.

Classes included interactive presentations from elected officials and county departments as well as tours of several Mesa County facilities.

Participants were awarded a Certificate of Recognition during the Board of County Commissioners public hearing for their dedication and willingness to further their awareness of the function and responsibilities of county government.

Those accepting Certificates of Completion were: Kathleen Santy, Audriana Osgood, Tom Burrows, Kent R. Carson, Rebecca Chase, Rene Romero, Sara Tourney, James Grant, Mike Agee, Mary Sornsin, Susan G. Joffrion, Marjorie Allen, Doug Ady, Jennifer Richardson.

Congratulations, Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County graduates!

Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County graduates and the Board of Mesa County Commissioners.

The next Inside Mesa County class will be held in spring 2017. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter(@MesaCountyNews) for more information as the date gets closer.

If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration in our next class. Register online at http://www.mesacounty.us/insidemesacounty/
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National Register of Historic Places lists the U.S. Department of Energy Grand Junction Office

November 4, 2016, 7:25 am
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grand Junction Office (GJO), 2591 Legacy Way, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties is a listing of the state’s significant cultural resources worthy of preservation for the future education and enjoyment of Colorado’s residents and visitors.  Properties listed on the Colorado State Register include individual buildings, structures, objects, districts and historical and archaeological sites.  

The Grand Junction site is listed in recognition of its significant, historical roles in the Manhattan Project and the Cold War.

The official designation took place on July 26, 2016; the listing does not result in any restrictions or protections at the local level, it is an official action recognizing the importance of the DOE site not only to Mesa County but the entire nation. 

For more information on site description and history, click here 

The National Register of Historic Places also includes the following Mesa County sites: the Colorado National Monument Visitor Center Complex, the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Depot, and the Grand Valley Diversion Dam.
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Dispose of your organic materials properly; it's better for our environment.

November 4, 2016, 7:41 am
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Did you know that when organic materials go into the landfill, they create methane gas as they decompose

Methane gas is dangerous for our ozone layer. A better option is to take your leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, manure, jack-o-lanterns and Christmas trees to the Mesa County Organic Materials Composting Facility, 3071 Hwy 50.

The facility is open year round Tuesday- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (970) 263-9319 or stop by 3071 Hwy 50 (just north of the Mesa County Landfill) or visit http://www.mesacounty.us/swm.


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This Week in Pics

November 4, 2016, 10:49 am
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Health Promotion Specialist Emily Robertson passes out candy during a Trick or Treat Street event open to clients and family members at the Community Service Building on Monday.
Election Judges perform ballot adjudication. Judges assist voters at the voting sites during Early Voting and on Election Day, and they help the Elections Office with data entry, transport, scanning, receiving and counting the ballots.

Trunk-or-treat Monday! Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputy Troy Rolbecki hands out candy from a spooky patrol car! 

Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputy Troy Rolbecki hands out candy.
The Mesa County Employees Association (MCEA) 11th Annual Craft Show and Sale had over hosted 17 vendors! Excellent work putting this event together, MCEA!

Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County class participants join the Board of County Commissioners at a breakfast meet-and-greet. 


Commissioner McInnis talks to Inside Mesa County class members. 

The Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County class chats before their graduation.

Commissioners thank the Inside Mesa County class for spending the last 12 weeks learning about the function and responsibilities of county government. 

Commissioner Justman speaks to a member of the Inside Mesa County class. 

Fall 2016 inside Mesa County classmates.

Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County class participants at a meet-and-greet with the Board of County Commissioners. 

Commissioner Pugliese asks for feedback on how we can better inform residents how the county operates.

 Fall 2016 Inside Mesa County graduates and the Board of Mesa County Commissioners. Congratulations, Inside Mesa County graduates! 

Top photo, Maintenance District Manager Keith Hatch, from the Collbran Road and Bridge Division, left, cuts down a tamarisk along the right-of-way on 64 6/10 Rd while Crew Manager Mike Grundy, right, hauls the branches to the truck.
Teresa Nees of Noxious Weed and Pest Management treats the freshly cut stump by painting on some herbicide with blue dye in it. Hopefully, by treating one tree now, it will prevent hundreds of trees from growing in the coming years.
Commissioners talk to constituents about the proposed 2017 budget. 

Commissioner Pugliese presents updates to the proposed 2017 budget at the downtown-town-hall at the Old Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave.  


Commissioner McInnis speaks about the budget priorities at the budget town hall.

Mesa County resident, Joe Higgins, expresses his concerns and ideas regarding the county's budget at one of the proposed 2017 budget town hall meetings. 
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Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month, November 2016

November 7, 2016, 1:46 pm
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The Board of Mesa County Commissioners today proclaimed November, 2016, as Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month and encourages residents to support Mesa County youth through various partnerships including The House, a safe place for western slope teens.

To read the proclamation click here.

Jeff Schuster, Program Coordinator at Karis, Inc., accepted the proclamation.

Commissioners proclaim November, as Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month

Creating awareness of youth homelessness in Mesa County

Jeff Schuster, Program Coordinator at Karis, Inc. 

Jeff Schuster and others from Karis, Inc. proudly accepting the proclamation


Commissioner Rose Pugliese greeting Jeff Schuster

Commissioners John Justman and Scott McInnis greeting Jeff Schuster

       
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Several Mesa County Offices will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of Veteran's Day

November 9, 2016, 9:35 am
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These offices/services will be closed:

• Administration, Assessor, County Commissioners, Building, Planning, County Attorney,
  Financial Services, Human Resources, IT, Surveyor, Treasurer (544 Rood Ave.)

• Clerk & Recorder (Motor Vehicle/Recording/Elections/Clerk & Recorder)
  (200 S. Spruce St., GJ; 3225 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton; 325 E. Aspen St., Fruita)

• District Attorney, including the Justice Center (125 N. Spruce St.)

• Fairgrounds (2785 U.S.Hwy. 50)

• Health Department & Department of Human Services (510 29 1/2 Road)

• Hazardous Waste Collection, Organic Material Composting and Transfer Stations      

• Regional Transportation Planning Office (525 S. Sixth St.)

• Sheriff’s Office - Records and Civil Divisions (215 Rice St.)

• Tri River CSU Extension (2775 U.S. Hwy. 50)

• Workforce Center (512 29 1/2 Road)

These offices will be open:

• Criminal Justice Services (636 South Ave.)

• Sheriff’s Office - Jail, Patrol, Emergency Services (215 Rice St.)

• The Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3071 U.S. Hwy 50) 

• Grand Valley Transit (GVT) (525 S. 6th Street)



Alternate hours:

• Animal Services will be open from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (971A Coffman Road near Whitewater)
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This Week in Pics

November 10, 2016, 2:50 pm
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From Left: Commissioner Scott McInnis, Jeff Schuster-Program Coordinator, Karis, Inc.,
Commissioners Rose Pugliese and John Justman
Commissioner Pugliese greets Jeff Schuster after proclaiming November, 2016,
Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month

Employees from Karis, Inc. celebrating Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month 

Jeff Kuhr, Executive Director of the Mesa County Health Department,
gives an interview with Brandon Thompson from KREX News Channel 5,
regarding marijuana use among teens in Mesa County. 
Teresa Nees of Noxious Weed and Pest Management checks in on her cube neighbor Nick Cholas,
the Road and Bridge intern. He is working hard to update the county maps with all the in-road structures
 like culverts, storm drains, and cattle guards. 

Alzheimer's Association Presentation at the 16th Annual Caregiver's Conference at the Mesa County Workforce Center. 

The 16th Annual Caregivers Conference at the Mesa County Workforce Center
Sponsored by ADRC, 211, and Area Agency on Aging


211 and ADRC staff welcoming conference participants
Lynette Perez, Amber Creek (standing) and conference participant - Christie Higgins

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office had a very special visit from the La Villa Grande Nursing Home, Bridge to Rediscovery group Thursday afternoon to give special thanks to the agency.  

Bridge to Discovery group from La Villa Grande Nursing Home. 

 
The group brought in small "care" packages for the Sheriff's Officer's vehicles

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

November 15, 2016, 2:59 pm
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On November 14, 2016, at the Administrative Hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed November 2016 as Diabetes Awareness Month.

Diabetes is a serious, incurable disease that affects millions. An increase in community awareness of risk factors and symptoms related to the disease can improve the likelihood that people with diabetes will get the attention they need before suffering devastating complications.

To learn more about diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association.

Janiel Swenson and members of the Diabetes Counts Network accept the Diabetes Awareness Month proclamation.

Members of the Diabetes Counts Network help share and spread diabetes awareness.

Commissioners proclaim November 2016 as Diabetes Awareness Month

Type 1 diabetes strikes both children and adults at any age.

Diabetes has many faces, affecting young and old alike.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a person's pancreas stops producing insulin and is usually diagnosed in children and young adults.

Children with the help of insulin therapy and other treatments can learn to manage their condition and live long healthy lives.

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Commissioners celebrate Adoption Awareness Month

November 16, 2016, 8:44 am
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At Monday's Administrative Hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed November 2016 as Adoption Awareness Month.

Because every single child deserves a safe home and a loving family to protect and care for them. 

To learn more about adoption, visit the Mesa County Department of Human Services.


Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed November 2016 as Adoption Awareness Month. 

Proud adoptive parents celebrate Adoption Awareness Month. 
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Federal officials cancel oil and gas leases in western Colorado

November 17, 2016, 1:19 pm
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Mesa County Commissioners are extremely disappointed in the United States Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s decision to cancel oil leases in the White River National Forest during the last days of the Obama Administration, without consultation with the affected counties.

“It is unfortunate that Secretary Jewell would prefer to put partisan politics over people, namely our Mesa County residents,” Mesa County Commissioner Chairwoman Rose Pugliese said. “Secretary Jewell should have made the announcement in Western Colorado, not Denver, and face the constituents who continue to be affected by her job-costing policy decisions.”

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners has commented numerous times that any cancellation of oil leases is a taking of private property rights.

“We will continue to fight against such erosion of our most fundamental rights on behalf of our constituents,” Pugliese added. “We are confident that a new administration will right the wrongs that were committed today.”

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County's snow removal program

November 17, 2016, 2:45 pm
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Did you know? Mesa County:

  • Plows 641 miles of paved roads.
  • Uses 34 trucks and four 1-ton trucks to plow paved roads.
  • Considers 589 miles of paved roads a priority, which means they need to be cleared the first day.
  • Plows 170 miles of gravel/dirt roads.
  • Uses 13 graders to plow the gravel/dirt roads.
  • Considers 144 miles of gravel/dirt roads a priority.

Mesa County maintains 24-hour coverage during and after storms until near normal driving conditions are restored.

Roads and streets within incorporated cities are not included in Mesa County's program.

For more information, go here or call 244-1807.
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This Week in Pics

November 18, 2016, 10:34 am
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Check out some of the happenings around your Mesa County government this week! 
Enjoy your holiday next week - many county offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. 

Road and Bridge Crew Manager Jerry Herrera (bottom left) and Matt Woodring (to his right), and crew pour the foundation for the new traffic department storage building (off Coffman Road) on Wednesday morning.  The building will be used for storing painting materials, paint truck and bucket truck.

Child Welfare Director Kari Daggett and CASA Director Janet Rowland speak to The Sentinel's reporters at the child abuse forum.

Sheriff Matt Lewis addresses child abuse forum attendees about child abuse statistics in Mesa County. 

Over a 100 concerned citizens attended the community forum on child abuse.

At Monday's Administrative Hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed November 2016 as Adoption Awareness Month. Every single child deserves a safe home and a loving family to protect and care for them.

Mesa County elected officials meet with our legislators to discuss 2017 legislation. From left: Sheriff Lewis, State Representative Thurlow, State Senator Scott, State Representative Yeulin Willett.
Commissioner Pugliese and State Senator Scott discuss 2017 legislative prioroties.

Commissioner McInnis, left, and State Senator Scott, right, discuss conservation easements.

Sheriff Lewis and State Representative Willett discuss public safety legislation. 

MCHD staff members from the Consumer Protection, Epidemiology & Health Analytics and Communication teams recently began meeting monthly to tackle some of the issues the teams face when working together. The meetings have resulted in solutions to problems and questions that arise during disease outbreaks in Mesa County. Cohesion between these teams allows them the ability to respond quickly and efficiently.

Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed November 2016 as Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a serious, incurable disease that affects millions. An increase in community awareness of risk factors and symptoms related to the disease can improve the likelihood that people with diabetes will get the attention they need before suffering devastating complications.

Election Judges work to adjudicate ballots while watchers look on.

Clerk & Recorder Sheila Reiner helps process ballots on election night.

Clerk & Recorder Sheila Reiner hard at work helping staff process ballots on election night.

From left, Elvis (Clerk Division Director Jackie Campbell) dropped by to sing Motor Vehicle Manager Janet Williams a goodbye song as she prepares to retire Jan. 3.

 Motor Vehicle Manager Janet Williams, center right, excited about retiring.
Teresa Nees with Noxious Weed & Pest Management finished up a grant report and got a break from the office to do this: Spray some weeds and rinse out a sprayer for probably the last time this year.(check out the storm rolling by in the background!)

Teresa Nees goes on air at KAFM 88.1  "Know Your County" to introduce the noxious weed program and the Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District to the community.

Check out the view from the road on the way to the Mesa County Landfill and Compost Facility on Thursday afternoon.

Snow on Hwy 50 at MM 51 taken Thursday by a Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputy.

Deputy Mark Johnson and his red-tailed hawk named Shimri.
 
Deputy Mark Johnson is a licensed Falconer and showed students at Scenic Elementary School just what Shimri (the hawk) can do. 
Deputy Mark Johnson taught Scenic Elementary students about this beautiful chickenhawk.

Deputy Mark Johnson, Shimri and Scenic Elementry students.

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County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

November 21, 2016, 1:05 pm
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Many Mesa County offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, 2016, in observance of Thanksgiving.

This two-day closure includes:
  • Administration, Assessor, County Commissioners, County Attorney, Financial Services, Human Resources, IT, Surveyor, Treasurer (544 Rood Ave.)
  • Clerk & Recorder (Motor Vehicle/Recording/Elections/Clerk & Recorder) (200 S. Spruce St., Grand Junction & 3225 I 70 Business Loop, Clifton)
  • Facilities and Fairgrounds (2785 U.S.Hwy. 50)
  • Health Department & Department of Human Services (510 29 1/2 Road)
  • Hazardous Waste Collection, Organic Material Composting and Transfer Stations 
  • Public Works, Building and Planning (971 Coffman Road & 200 S. Spruce St. )
  • Regional Transportation Planning Office (525 S. Sixth St.)
  • Sheriff’s Office - Records and Civil Divisions (215 Rice St.)
  • Tri River CSU Extension (2775 U.S. Hwy. 50)
  • Workforce Center (512 29 1/2 Road)

These offices will be closed Thursday and open Friday:
  • District Attorney and the Justice Center (125 N. Spruce St.) 
  • Mesa County Landfill (3071 U.S. Hwy. 50) 
  • Grand Valley Transit (GVT) (525 S. 6th Street) 
  • Animal Services (971A Coffman Road near Whitewater) will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The closure does NOT include:
  • Coroner's Office 
  • Criminal Justice Services (all locations) 
  • Sheriff’s Office - Jail, Patrol, Emergency Services (215 Rice St.) 
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County hosts open house for new, expanded Veterans Memorial Park

December 1, 2016, 8:43 am
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The community is invited to learn about the proposed design to expand and relocate the Veterans Memorial Park, which will include a stormwater detention area.

The open house aims to share information on the intentions of the project and gather citizen input. Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2785 U.S. Hwy 50.

“This project is to reconstruct and enhance the Veterans Memorial Park, to a 9.4-acre multi-purpose lawn space at the Mesa County Fairgrounds,” Mesa County Facilities Director Greg Linza said. “The new park will be the largest green space south of the Colorado River in the Grand Valley.”

Citizens are encouraged to attend the open house and share their thoughts and priorities.

“The Veterans Memorial Park will include a stormwater detention area that will help alleviate flooding in downstream areas of Orchard Mesa,” Mesa County Engineer Daniel Larkin said. “But, the focus of this project is to provide recreational opportunities to a diverse range of users.”


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