September is Workforce Development Month
Mesa County Workforce Center Director Curtis Englehart (center-right) and members of the Workforce Development Board accept the Workforce Development Month Proclamation on Monday, Sept. 14.Mesa County...
View ArticlePalisade Plunge Week 52 Update
Snow accumulates on Phase 1 of the Palisade Plunge Trail. Phase 1 - Week 52:Last week, a mix of rain and snow affected work on the Palisade Plunge Trail, but crews managed to squeeze out some victory...
View ArticleI-70B and F 1/2 Road Update
Last week, Clifton Intersection Safety Improvement Project crews excavated the roadway on I-70B and F 1/2 Road to reinforce it with geogrid to accommodate heavy truck traffic coming out of Central...
View ArticlePhase 1 of the Palisade Plunge Trail Near Completion
Phase 1 of the Palisade Plunge Trail at the Blowout area.Phase 1 — Week 53:Six Palisade Plunge Trail crew members spent the week finishing a large ramp, working on backslopes and downslopes and...
View ArticleCrews make progress on I-70B and F 1/2 Road Intersection Safety Improvement...
Crews work on the installation of a sprinkler system and drainage improvement. The project team is making progress at I-70B at F 1/2 Road in Clifton near Exit 37. Work there is completing the...
View ArticleMesa County employees honored at annual recognition event
Today 126 Mesa County employees were recognized for their tenure and dedication to public service at the Mesa County 40th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at the old Mesa County Courthouse hosted...
View ArticleCelebrate Random Acts of Kindness Days
On Sept. 28, Mesa County Commissioners declared Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, 2020, as Random Acts of Kindness Days and presented the proclamation to Kevin Barclay with Western Slope National Association on...
View ArticleCDOT ADA Ramp Improvement Projects in Mesa County
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be starting three ADA ramp improvement projects in Mesa County in October 2020.Collbran — Oct. 5Palisade — Oct. 5Clifton — Oct. 12 CONTACT...
View ArticlePhase 1 of the Palisade Plunge Trail is now complete!
Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese talks about the importance of partnerships in accomplishing the Palisade Plunge Trail, a 32-mile mountain bike trail.On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Grand Junction...
View ArticleDelinquent Tax Payments Must Be Paid With Certified Funds
Property taxes officially become delinquent after June 15 each year. If a taxpayer fails to pay on time, the unpaid portion is considered delinquent and can incur penalty charges and go through a tax...
View ArticleCounty Weighs in on Proposed Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat
Today the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the proposed Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat.The USFWS proposes...
View ArticlePalisade Plunge Trail Update
The portion of Palisade Plunge Trail leading to the top of Otto’s Wall is complete.The Palisade Plunge Trail crew is now split into four separate task forces as they finish the last three miles of the...
View ArticleK&D Construction, Inc. begins E Road Improvements Phase 2 Project in Grand...
The original planned road closure beginning Sept. 21, 2020, was delayed due to unforeseen project delays. The project location is E Road, between 31 Road and Agape Way, in Grand Junction,...
View ArticleCounty Administrator Proposes 2021 Budget
The 2021 proposed budget was presented on Monday, Oct. 12, by Mesa County Administrator Pete Baier and Budget Manager Jeremy Caudle, during the Board of Mesa County Commissioners’ administrative public...
View ArticleFirst Annual Mesa County Fall Carnival, Oct. 15 through Oct. 25!
The Mesa County Fairgrounds and Carnival Midway Attractions present the first annual Mesa County Fall Carnival, Oct. 15 through Oct. 25! Bring the family for rides, games, and fun for all ages — the...
View ArticleGVT Rebrand Survey
Grand Valley Transit - Time for a MakeoverFebruary of 2020 marked 20 years of service for Grand Valley Transit. When service began in 2000, Mesa County had only two buses providing service. Flash...
View ArticleI-70B and F 1/2 Road Intersection Safety Improvement Project Nearing Completion
Crews attach mast arms to the new traffic signal on I-70B and F 1/2 Road.The I-70B at F 1/2 Road project in Clifton is making great progress. This week, three of the four mast arms have been attached...
View ArticlePalisade Plunge Trail Weekly Update
Great progress is being made on the Palisade Plunge Trail. The Palisade Plunge Trail Phase 2 crew continues to work as four separate task forces. The first crew cut 2,535 feet of trail with a mini-ex...
View ArticleMesa County has a green thumb
Did you know that Mesa County operates a composting facility where residents can recycle their yard waste for free? Well, they do!The Organic Materials Composting Facility has provided free compost...
View ArticleUpdate: E Road, 31 Road to 32 Road Closure and Detour
Route and detour map for ingress and egress points TRAVEL AND ACCESS IMPACTS: Road closure and detour in effect on various sections of E road from 31 Road to 32 Road until Sept. 20, 2021. The project...
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