Commissioners formally oppose Amendment 69
The Mesa County Commissioners this morning voted to formally oppose Amendment 69.Amendment 69 would form the Colorado State Health Care System Initiative, which the Commissioners believe would be...
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Department of Human Services' ARDC & 211 Departments show off their neon dance moves at the Annual Hilltop Talent Show.ADRC & 211 dancers when the lights come up. They won Best Departmental...
View ArticleSurveys ask residents, businesses about broadband service
Mesa and Garfield Counties are asking business owners and residents to take a confidential survey regarding current broadband Internet service. The survey is the first step in a plan that will outline...
View ArticleNational Correctional Officers Week, May 1-7, 2016
The Mesa County Commissioners this morning proclaimed May 1-7, 2016, as National Correctional Officers Week.To read the proclamation, go here.On hand to accept the proclamation were, among others,...
View ArticleDays of Remembrance Week, May 1-8, 2016
The Mesa County Commissioners today proclaimed May 1-8, 2016, Days of Remembrance Week in honor of the Holocaust during World War II.To read the proclamation, go here. To accept the proclamation was...
View ArticleCNN story on Deputy Derek Geer highlights his life, his sacrifice and his...
This must-watch CNN story on Deputy Derek Geer can be viewed here.(Here's the actual link: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/06/health/beyond-the-call-of-duty-geer/index.html).
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The Mesa County Commissioners on Monday proclaimed May 1-8 as Days of Remembrance Week. From left, Commissioner John Justman, David Eisner, Commissioner Rose Pugliese and Commissioner Scott McInnis.The...
View ArticleSheriff's Office reminds Plateau Valley about emergency preparedness
With spring runoff comes an increased focus on the West Salt Creek Landslide and the ongoing hazard it poses to downstream residents.The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is reminding those in the area how...
View ArticleCommissioners like economic development of Monument Road Project
The Mesa County Commissioners today gave their approval for a Federal Lands Access Program project being sought by the City of Grand Junction.The Monument Road Project would feature a multi-modal path...
View ArticleCommissioners urge governor to veto bill about restaurant inspection fees
The Mesa County Commissioners today are urging Gov. John Hickenlooper to veto House Bill 16-1401, pertaining to the Regulation of Retail Food Establishments."We appreciate the work that has been done...
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On Monday, the Commissioners proclaimed May Building Safety Month. From left, Commissioners John Justman and Rose Pugliese, Darrell Bay (the county's chief building official) and Commissioner Scott...
View ArticleDate of first hearing set for De Beque Mosquito Abatement District
The Mesa County Commissioners this morning kicked off the statutory process for approving a service plan for the De Beque Mosquito Abatement District.The Commissioners were required to set a meeting...
View ArticleNational Police Week, EMS Week, Mother of the Year Award
Before regular business got underway at this morning's Commissioner hearing, the board spent time recognizing outstanding community members and services.The Commissioners honored law enforcement by...
View ArticleSome Grand Valley Transit routes will change
Based on the results of the Grand Valley Transit (GVT) Operations, Route, and Schedule Analysis that concluded in March, route modifications have been suggested that will improve reliability and travel...
View ArticleMesa County Elections Logic & Accuracy Test set for May 23
Mesa County Elections will be performing a Logic and Accuracy test between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on May 23 for voting equipment being used for the Primary Election in June. The test will be...
View ArticleBill will allow counties to offer self-service kiosks
On Monday, Gov. Hickenlooper signed SB16-138, which allows Counties to provide services via self-service kiosks. The touch-screen terminals allow citizens to walk up, scan the barcode on their vehicle...
View ArticleEMS Week luncheon honors emergency responders
A large group gathered on the helipad at St. Mary's Hospital today for an EMS Week luncheon honoring emergency responders and the people they've saved. Below are some pictures from the event.
View ArticleSave the date: On June 25, refurbished state-line marker will be unveiled in...
Work is nearing completion on the restoration of a historical marker that was once celebrated at the state line between Colorado and Utah.On June 25, the marker, which had become a canvas for graffiti,...
View ArticleMeetings set to gather feedback for broadband planning
Mesa County is kicking off a series of meetings to gather input for county- and region-wide broadband planning.The goal is to develop a plan that fully leverages current broadband resources, while...
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This is the lake formed by the West Salt Creek Landslide in 2014 seen from the air on May 19. Since May 1, the lake level has risen by more than 4 feet.Runoff flows into the lake from the headwaters of...
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