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| Mesa County is replacing the two bridges on 16 Road that cross the Grand Valley Canal. The two structures are separated by 1.2 miles and are currently being removed and rebuilt to be able to sustain the transport of current legal limit loads. The work also includes rebuilding approximately 855 linear feet of 16 Road including slopes, shoulders, drainage upgrades, and safety enhancements to the adjoining Grand Valley Irrigation Company service road. |
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| The structures will be widened to allow for future 16 Road corridor improvements and growth. The project is partially funded by a Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant. |
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| Mesa County O.5 bridge is located on 16 Road northwest of Fruita. The old structure has been removed and a 74 ft. long by 14 ft. wide by 5 ft. tall concrete box culvert has been poured. |
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| Mesa County N.3 bridge has been demolished and the new, 85 ft. long by 12 ft. wide by 5 ft. tall, concrete box culvert is in place. The project is running on schedule, and it is expected to be completed by early summer. |
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| Mesa County Senior Maintenance Technician Jule Cantrell prunes the flower beds at the old Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave. |
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| Before 8 a.m. on a sunny Wednesday morning, Mesa County Senior Maintenance Technician Jule Cantrell is already hard at work maintaining the grounds around the old Mesa County Courthouse. |
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| Mesa County Community Corrections and Work Release inmates arrive at the old Mesa County Courthouse to help Mesa County Senior Maintenance Technician Jule Cantrell with pruning and clean up. |
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| Mesa County Elections wraps up their day by tabulating ballots for the Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District. |
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| Mesa County Elections works on the ballots submitted by Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District residents for the addition of three fruit pests to the UGVPCD's list of regulated species. |
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| Auction Starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds |
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| Inventory arrives at the Mesa County Fairgrounds for the charity auction. Proceeds benefit FFA & 4-H programs of Mesa County |
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| Left to right: Mesa County Assistant County Attorney John Rhoads and Mesa County Attorney Patrick Coleman have a discussion in the hallway. |
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| Commissioner John Justman stops by the Mesa County Attorney's Office to chat with the new Chief Deputy County Attorney Jeremy Savage and County Attorney Patrick Coleman. |
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| Roughly 75 percent of what goes into landfills is recyclable, reusable or compostable, but the current recycling rate in Colorado is only 12 percent, while the rest of the country is at 34 percent. A major portion of our waste can be recycled or reused. Mesa County has several drop-offs and curbside options for recyclables and a drop-off facility for green waste, hazardous waste and more. Visit http://www.mesacounty.us/swm/recycle/options.aspx and learn what you can do to minimize waste. |
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| Each year Mesa County Road and Bridge, Traffic, Hazardous Waste, and the Sheriff's Office, as part of the Mesa County Safety Council, participate in the Mesa County Safety Fair held at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Safety Fairs are typically held for two consecutive days in the last two weeks of February through first two weeks of March on an annual basis. The timing of fair dates varies year to year to accommodate attendee, participant, and Mall schedules. |
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| Mesa County Traffic Technicians Brady Sartain and Nicole Frazier participate in the annual Safety Fair at Mesa Mall this Thursday and Friday. |
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| Left to right: Mesa County Road and Bridge Matthew Nichols and Aaron Salazar at the 2017 Annual Safety Fair. |
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| Mesa County Road and Bridge Jarrod Houck talks to community member about equipment safety. |
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| Each year over a thousand kids attend the Safety Fair at Mesa Mall and go to the different stations to get some helpful safety tips from organizations throughout the community. |
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| Mesa County Road and Bridge Administrative Assistant Heather Conder mans a booth at the 2017 Mesa County Safety Fair. |
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| Mesa County Solid Waste Operations Manager Amber Swasey talks to community members about properly disposing of hazardous waste. |
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| Left to right: Mesa County Road and Bridge staff Jarrod Houck and Heather Conder talk to children about equipment and traffic safety. |
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| The Mesa County Safety Council has been promoting safety awareness among the public, students, organizations, and companies for many years. |
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| Mesa County Sheriff's Office Lt. Todd Sorenson at the Safety Fair. |
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| Mesa County Sheriff's Office Lt. Todd Sorenson talks to kids about safety. |
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| The Mesa County Safety Fair is an annual event held at Mesa Mall that targets second through fourth grade students and teaches them how to protect themselves at home, school, and play. |
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| The Safety Fair sees a wide variety of visitors from the very young to the elderly and all are encouraged to participate in the fun, exciting and safety themed packed activities our fair has to offer. |
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| Children at the Mesa County Safety Fair check out the Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles. |
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| Cub Scout Pack 388 on a tour of the Sheriff's Office station. |
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| The Western Slope VFW Post 3981 surprised Deputy Marsheila Hope with a certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate for her 18 years of service with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. Well deserved! |
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| Congratulations, Deputy Marsheila Hope, on your milestone and ongoing hard work. The Western Slope VFW Post 3981 recognized Deputy Marsheila Hope with a certificate of appreciation for her 18 years of service with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. |
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| Our "Home Town Hero" Sergeant Cathy Tate was the Grand Marshal of the Lions Club parade Saturday! |
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| Left to right: Health Promotion Manager Mary Cornforth Cawood and Information & Communication Manager Katie Goddeyne helped to inform Go Red for Women Dinner event-goers about how much sugar women actually need versus how much sugar is found in common foods. |
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| Left to right: Health Promotion Manager Mary Cornforth Cawood, Health Promotion Specialist Emily Robertson and Information & Communication Manager Katie Goddeyne stop for a smile at the St. Mary's Go Red for Women Dinner at Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Ave., Friday night. The group chatted with event-goers about healthy alternatives to sugary foods and drinks. |
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| Left to right: Health promotion specialists Troy Ward, Karen Melott and Katie Smith talked to families about their sugar intake at the Sweet Heart 5k Health Expo on Saturday. |
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| Representatives from the GPS mapping Software Company ESRI met with Mesa County staff from various departments about incorporating new applications. |
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| Approximately 40 people have been attending the CSU Master Gardener training course. This week's topic included fruit growing and fruit pest management. |
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| Susan Carter, CSU Extension Horticulture Agent, presents on small fruit growing at the Master Gardener training. |
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| Teresa Nees of Noxious Weed and Pest Management, Susan Honea and Susan Carter with CSU Extension at the Master Gardener training. |