Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden Resigns
Mesa County Administrator Frank Whidden submitted a letter of resignation yesterday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2019, stating that he is resigning his position of County Administrator effective immediately to...
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Acting Mesa County Administrator Pete Baier is a licensed engineer and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. Pete has worked as a development engineer,...
View ArticleOrchard Avenue Project Update
Orchard Avenue between Normandy Drive and 29 Road is closed to through traffic. Vehicle and bus access to and from Nisley Elementary and 28 ¾ Road is on the southside only (Texas Avenue or North...
View ArticleLearn more about the E Road Improvements Project
Mesa County and River City Consultants, Inc. will be hosting an open house, with a complimentary taco bar, to present the E Road Improvements Project, which covers E Road from 31 Road to Agape...
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Mesa County personnel participated in the Step up for Down Syndrome event on Sunday, August 4, at Long's Family Memorial Park. Sarah Brooks, Mobility Manager, poses with Kianna (owner and founder of...
View ArticleCommissioners Employ Peter Baier as County Administrator
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners employs Peter Baier effective immediately for the Mesa County Administrator position. From left to right: Commissioner Scott McInnis, Commissioner Rose Pugliese,...
View ArticleCounty offices closed on Monday for Labor Day
Many Mesa County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in observance of Labor Day.This one-day closure does not include the Coroner’s Office, Criminal Justice Services, or emergency functions...
View ArticleClifton Nature Park Clean-Up with Colorado Baby
Join us in the clean-up of Clifton Nature Park to help us maintain and create healthy landscapes to enjoy.The event will take place from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The event includes an...
View ArticleFill the Boot Days for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Kendall Montagriff from the Western Colorado Muscular Dystrophy Association and Connor Charlesworth with the Grand Junction Fire Department accepted the Fill the Boot Days proclamation in public...
View ArticleSupport Local Buisnesses, Ride The Dash
Do the DASH – Special EventDo the Dash – Friday, Sept. 6In partnership with Colorado Mesa University, Downtown Grand Junction, and the Horizon Drive District, Mesa County is encouraging the community...
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The Board of Mesa County Commissioners selected Peter Baier as the new Mesa County Administrator in public hearing on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. From left to right: Commissioner Scott McInnis, Commissioner...
View ArticleDo you have an opinion about transportation in the Grand Valley?
Of course, you do and we want to hear it! That’s why we are seeking public input for the 2045 Regional Transportation PlanWays to share your opinion:Online Survey and Interactive Map:...
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Department of Human Services celebrated the 35-year career of Shauna Wilson by throwing her a retirement party complete with a cake, tiara and plaque. To new beginnings and happy memories,...
View ArticleSeptember is Kinship and Workforce Month
Today in public hearing, Mesa County Commissioners proclaimed September as Kinship and Workforce Month.Joe Kellerby (center-left), Director of Child Welfare at Mesa County Department of Human Services,...
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Community-based organizations accept the Workforce Development Month proclamation during the Mesa County Commissioners' public hearing Monday morning. Among those receiving the proclamation were: Mesa...
View ArticleSept. 17-23, 2019, is Constitution Week in the Grand Valley
Deana Znamenacek from the Mount Garfield Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation in public hearing Monday, Sept. 16. The Board of County...
View ArticleWalk to School Day promotes health, safe walking, and biking
D51 students will walk, roll or bike to school on Oct. 2Mesa County residents should be extra cautious during their commutes Wednesday, Oct. 2 because thousands of students will be walking, rolling or...
View ArticleCounty donates 4x4 truck to Clifton Fire
From left to right: Clifton Fire Chief Charles Balke, Mesa County Commissioners Rose Pugliese, Mesa County Commissioner John Justman, and Clifton Fire Deputy Chief Joe White. Mesa County Commissioners...
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We need your input to help plan for the future of transportation in Mesa County. If you haven't taken the 2045 Regional Transportation survey, please take it now at www.gv2045rtp.com! The survey...
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Fall weather is perfect for enjoying public lands— playing outside is always a good idea! Mesa County Commissioner takes an e-bike ride on Tuesday, Sept. 24 near Cortez, Colo., as part of a hands-on...
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