| Date | Title | Description |
| 01.10.2026 | Detour during 32 ½ Rd construction to begin soon | As part of a major construction project in Clifton, 32 ½ Road will be closed from E Road to E ½ Road at the beginning of October. The road will be closed for phase two of the 32 ½ Road project, which will improve safety, pedestrian access, ... |
| 30.09.2026 | Commissioners approve additional work to stormwater manual project | Mesa County and other local governments are working on a large project to update the stormwater management manual for developers in the Grand Valley.
The manual is a shared guide to promote public health, safety, and general welfare and min... |
| 30.09.2026 | Commissioners approve data center moratorium | Mesa County has been working on updates to its land development code. During that process, commissioners and county officials received extensive feedback on the regulation of potential data center projects in Mesa County.
Data center facili... |
| 25.09.2026 | Colorado Attorney General recognized for support of Lighthouse Program | On September 18, 2026, supporters and partners of the Lighthouse Program gathered for the Lighthouse Program Reception and inaugural presentation of the Beacon of Light Award, presented to a public servant whose vision, leadership and commi... |
| 24.09.2026 | Flu vaccine clinic happening in October | Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is hosting a community flu vaccine clinic for everyone six months and older.
Details:
Saturday, October 17
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Health and Human Services
510 29 ½ Road
No appointment needed
To serve families and ... |
| 23.09.2026 | Public invited to weigh in on future development rules | When and how development occurs can affect homes, farms, businesses and neighborhoods. Mesa County is updating the Land Development Code, which guides growth and development in unincorporated areas.
During a recent public hearing, Commissio... |
| 22.09.2026 | What is Phase II of the 32 ½ Road project? | At the beginning of October, construction will start on the next phase of improvements to 32 ½ Road, rebuilding a key Clifton corridor to improve safety, pedestrian access and stormwater management.
The project covers 32 ½ Road between the ... |
| 18.09.2026 | Fall open burn season begins | Fall open burn season will begin on Friday, September 18, 2026. Following the Mesa County Sheriff's Office decision to lift local fire restrictions, Mesa County Public Health is removing the No Burn Advisory on the same date. The fall open ... |
| 17.09.2026 | Greenbelt project brings safer streets and sidewalks to Broadway Elementary area | After five months of construction, major safety and infrastructure improvements are complete on Greenbelt Drive and 22 ½ Road.
Mesa County, the City of Grand Junction and School District 51 worked together on the Greenbelt project, creating... |
| 16.09.2026 | Work continues on Orchard Avenue safety improvements | Work continues on the E ½ Road construction project near Long Family Memorial Park. This is part of the Orchard Avenue Safety and Connectivity Project, which will improve safety, drainage and connectivity along a key transportation corridor... |
| 14.09.2026 | County shares stats from successful Warrant Forgiveness Day | At this year’s Warrant Forgiveness Day in late August, 95 total warrants were addressed between the Justice Center and the Municipal Courthouse.
The goal of the event was to help people with active warrants get a new court date and potentia... |
| 11.09.2026 | Criminal Justice Services seeks job applicants from all walks of life | Mesa County Criminal Justice Services encourages community members with diverse backgrounds to apply for jobs in its department.
Criminal Justice Officers are from all walks of life, many with no law enforcement background, but they all sha... |
| 09.09.2026 | Clifton Motor Vehicle opens at Community Campus next week | Mesa County Clifton Motor Vehicle is moving from its location in the Peach Tree Shopping Center to the Clifton Community Campus at 3270 D 1/2 Road.
The move keeps motor vehicle services available in Clifton while allowing the County to use ... |
| 08.09.2026 | Mesa County announces improvement plan for B 1/2 Road | Mesa County Public Works has announced plans for a full reconstruction and improvement project on B 1/2 Road, spanning two miles between 30 Road and 32 Road. The corridor was highlighted during the recent Community Survey as a priority area... |
| 04.09.2026 | Mesa County Trail Crew wraps up restoration work in Turner Gulch burn scar | The Mesa County Trail Crew has completed restoration work in the burn scar of the Turner Gulch fire.
In 2025, the fire damaged trails on the Uncompahgre Plateau, south of Grand Junction, creating safety concerns and limiting recreational ac... |
| 28.08.2026 | Delay to burn season, public will be notified when it’s safe to burn | Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is delaying the start of the fall burn season due to ongoing fire restrictions and unsafe weather conditions.
Under normal circumstances, fall open burn season would be: September 1 - September 30 for City o... |
| 28.08.2026 | 2027 "I Voted" sticker contest | Students in Mesa County are invited to enter the 2027 “I Voted” sticker contest. Submissions will be taken this year, voted on in December, and used during the 2027 election season.
Any county residents in grades 1-12 can participate. Winne... |
| 28.08.2026 | Most Mesa County offices will close on Labor Day | Many Mesa County offices will close on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
This one-day closure does not include the Coroner’s Office, Criminal Justice Services, or the Sheriff’s Office's emergency functions.
Animal Services ... |
| 27.08.2026 | Annual suicide report released, prevention remains priority | Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), in collaboration with the Mesa County Coroner’s Office and the Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition, released the 2025 Annual Suicide Report. This report details Mesa County’s suicide trends while point... |
| 26.08.2026 | Commissioners approve sale of 23 Road property for $550K | On Aug. 25, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the sale of county-owned property at 905 23 Road in Grand Junction for $549,900. That amount was the highest of two bids the county got on the 2.7 acre piece of land that has a lar... |
| 26.08.2026 | County applies for grant to cover design costs of flood protection project | On Aug. 25, Mesa County approved an application for a $344,167 state grant to help design a flood protection project along Douglas Wash in Clifton.
In July, Mesa County announced the Douglas Wash Project was selected to receive $869,000 in ... |
| 21.08.2026 | Get to know the Mesa County Workforce Development Board | The Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC), 512 29 ½ Road, is highlighting the important role of its Workforce Development Board and the board members who help guide workforce initiatives throughout the community.
In Mesa County, the Workforc... |
| 20.08.2026 | Sheriff’s Office briefs commissioners on license plate readers | During the Aug.18 administrative public hearing, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office briefed the commissioners and the public about its use of automated license plate readers, including cameras provided by Flock Safety.
Operations Division Chi... |
| 19.08.2026 | Elections to notify voters about signature updates | Mesa County Elections will soon contact all active registered and pre-registered voters ages 17 to 25 who have fewer than one reference signature on file in the statewide voter registration database. This proactive outreach supports ballot ... |
| 18.08.2026 | MCDHS Economic Assistance Call Center | Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) understands that navigating public assistance programs can be overwhelming. That’s why our Economic Assistance Division offers a dedicated Call Center to make it easier for you to get the hel... |
| 14.08.2026 | Help shelter pets by donating old newspaper | Mesa County Animal Services is asking people to donate old newspapers for use at the shelter. Paper is always needed to line crates and help house-train puppies.
Animal Services is located at 971A Coffman Road, and they’re open from 11 a.m.... |
| 07.08.2026 | Get a close up look at the landfill’s newest heavy machinery | A $1.1 million trash compactor is crawling over debris at the Mesa County Landfill. The Bomag 1173 was purchased by the county as part of scheduled equipment replacement.
It was assembled and delivered to the landfill at the end of July. Co... |
| 06.08.2026 | Clifton Motor Vehicle moving to Clifton Community Campus | Mesa County Clifton Motor Vehicle is moving from its location in the Peach Tree Shopping Center to the Clifton Community Campus at 3270 D 1/2 Road.
The move keeps motor vehicle services available in Clifton while allowing the County to use ... |
| 05.08.2026 | Mesa County residents share priorities in 2026 Community Survey | More than 1,200 Mesa County residents shared their perspective on county services, community priorities and quality of life through the 2026 Community Survey, providing valuable feedback that will help inform County planning, services and d... |
| 05.08.2026 | Nominate local childcare champions in Mesa County | Nominations are now open to celebrate the amazing people, businesses, and organizations shaping the future of Mesa County through early childhood care and education. Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families (MCPCF) is accepting nom... |
| 04.08.2026 | Fruita Motor Vehicle Office temporarily closed due to connection issues | As of Tuesday August 4, the Fruita Motor Vehicle Office is temporarily closed. There are issues with connectivity to the Colorado Department of Revenue.
The office will likely be closed until Thursday this week. If the issue is fixed before... |
| 04.08.2026 | August is Child Support Awareness Month | August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role child support plays in helping children thrive and families remain financially stable.
At the Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC), Child Support Services helps... |
| 04.08.2026 | CJSD warns residents of ankle monitor payment scam | Mesa County is issuing a scam warning to residents after receiving multiple reports of someone impersonating an employee of the Mesa County Criminal Justice Services Department and asking family members of CJSD clients to pay a fake ankle m... |
| 17.07.2026 | Mesa County road crews work on rural paving projects | A new $316,000 asphalt distributor was put to work right after being delivered to western Colorado. Work started last week on chip sealing rural roads near Mack Mesa Airport.
The vehicle was part of $2.1 million in purchase orders for equip... |
| 17.07.2026 | New Board of Public Health member appointed | The Mesa County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Brittany Bear, MBA, MSN, RN to the Mesa County Board of Public Health (MCPH). Bear will serve a five-year term running through April 30, 2031.
Bear is a seasoned healthcare leader ... |
| 16.07.2026 | More than 30 residents complete Inside Mesa County class | Mesa County is proud to honor the individuals who have successfully completed the 2026 Inside Mesa County class, where they gained insights into the inner workings and responsibilities of our local government.
“I had no idea how much my gov... |
| 14.07.2026 | Treasurer reminds property owners to update mailing addresses | Mesa County Treasurer and Public Trustee Arna Hoffman is encouraging property owners to check and update their mailing addresses after the Treasurer’s Office received returned tax notices because of incorrect addresses.
Keeping a current ma... |
| 10.07.2026 | Grand Valley Transit benefits from oil and gas revenue | A new Grand Valley Transit (GVT) route will stay in operation thanks to fees collected by the state of Colorado on oil and gas extraction. State Bill 230, Oil & Gas Production Fees, passed in 2024 to bolster funds for transportation aro... |
| 08.07.2026 | Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report highlights importance of access to life-saving medication | Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has published our first annual Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report. It details the community impact of this overdose prevention program since it launched in December of 2024.
“It’s exciting to grow this program, es... |
| 06.07.2026 | Mesa County expands access to public notices online | Beginning July 1, Mesa County will post public notices on its website, providing residents with another way to access important public information.
Public notices include information about topics such as public hearings, elections, foreclos... |
| 30.06.2026 | GVT announces new "by-request" transit stops and other system changes, effective July 6, 2026 | Grand Valley Transit (GVT) is announcing upcoming service adjustments designed to streamline routes and improve efficiency. These adjustments include the transition of several regular service stops to "by-request,” ensuring continued c... |
| 28.06.2026 | 3 firefighters killed, nearly 40,000 acres consumed as wildfires scorch western Colorado | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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Three firefighters died and two were injured after being overtaken by flames while battling a wildfire ... |
| 26.06.2026 | County offices closed July 3 for Independence Day | Many Mesa County offices will close Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
Services that will remain open Animal Services (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Coroner's Office Criminal Justice Services, all locations Sheriff's Office jail,... |
| 24.06.2026 | Mesa County transitions to new online animal licensing system | Mesa County Animal Services is transitioning to a new online animal licensing system that changes how residents purchase and renew pet licenses. As part of the transition, veterinarians no longer sell licenses, Grand Junction residents can ... |
| 17.06.2026 | KAFM Community Affairs: Workforce Center Career Development Program | Every month, Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) hosts a segment on the KAFM Community Affairs show. Recently, Workforce Center Career Development Supervisor Megan Fry joined us to talk about the Workforce Innovation and Opport... |
| 12.06.2026 | County offices closed June 19 for Juneteenth | Many Mesa County offices will close Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
Services that will remain open
Animal Services (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Coroner's Office
Criminal Justice Services, all locations
Sheriff's Office jail, patr... |
| 12.06.2026 | No Burn Advisory extended due to fire restrictions | Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory until further notice in accordance with fire restrictions. Under these restrictions, agricultural burning is allowed only with a permit from the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, which r... |
| 11.06.2026 | Commissioners recognize Mesa County foster family for statewide honor | The Board of Mesa County Commissioners recognized Amber and Alicia Johnson during its May 26 public hearing after the family received statewide recognition for its commitment to foster care.
The Johnson family was recently honored by the St... |
| 10.06.2026 | No Burn Advisory extended through Monday, June 15 due to fire danger | Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory due to fire danger. It remains in effect until Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.
This is in r... |
| 06.06.2026 | No Burn Advisory extended through Tuesday due to fire danger | Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory until Tuesday, June 9 at 9 p.m. due to fire danger. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.
This is in response to an advisor... |
| 05.06.2026 | Mesa County Workforce Center celebrates GED graduates | This morning, the Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC) celebrated the accomplishments of local residents who recently earned their General Educational Development (GED) credential during a graduation ceremony held at the Workforce Center, 5... |
| 05.06.2026 | Residents Share Feedback on Proposed Land Development Code Updates | Residents had an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on proposed updates to the Mesa County Land Development Code during a Planning Commission workshop on May 14.
The Land Development Code guides how land is used, developed and ... |
| 03.06.2026 | Intersection closure scheduled for 22 1/2 Road and Greenbelt Drive improvements | Mesa County is moving into the next phase of the 22 1/2 Road and Greenbelt Drive Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements Project, requiring a temporary closure of the intersection at 22 1/2 Road and Greenbelt Drive.
The intersection will be full... |
| 02.06.2026 | Help shape the next phase of Coffman Road improvements in Whitewater | Mesa County is inviting residents to learn more about the next phase of Coffman Road improvements and provide feedback to help guide the final design.
A public meeting for the Coffman Road Rehabilitation Phase II Project will take place fro... |
| 02.06.2026 | Build career confidence this June with free workshops | Whether you're starting a new job search, updating your resume or preparing for interviews, the Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC) is offering free workshops this June to help you take the next step in your career journey. These in-person... |
| 02.06.2026 | E Road Phase 3 project advances toward construction | Mesa County is continuing work to improve the E Road corridor in Clifton, with the E Road Phase 3 project moving closer to construction along E Road between the Green Acres subdivision and 33 Road.
On May 19, the Board of Mesa County Commis... |
| 02.06.2026 | June is Adult Protection Awareness Month | June is Adult Protection Awareness Month! Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for the Purple Ribbon Ceremony and Meet & Greet to help kick off this special month.
There's still time to participate in upcoming educational event... |
| 29.05.2026 | Commissioners tour road improvement projects across Mesa County | Mesa County Commissioners recently toured road improvement projects across the county to view ongoing and upcoming infrastructure work firsthand.
The tour was led by Mesa County Public Works staff, who provided updates on current constructi... |
| 29.05.2026 | MCDHS hosts June events for Adult Protection Awareness Month | June is Adult Protection Awareness Month, and the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS), 510 29 ½ Road, is inviting community members and staff to participate in a series of events focused on awareness, education and advocacy for... |
| 22.05.2026 | Mesa County needs more foster homes | There are many children in out-of-home care in Mesa County, and they all deserve a safe, stable and loving home. Foster parents play a vital role in making this happen.
If you’re thinking about fostering, Mesa County offers comprehensive tr... |
| 20.05.2026 | Honoring those who served | The Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) staff gathered outside the Workforce Center this morning for a Memorial Day flag planting ceremony led by Veteran Services Officers Tony Lee and Laura Stanley. Together, staff placed Amer... |
| 19.05.2026 | County offices closed May 25 for Memorial Day | Many Mesa County offices will close on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
We honor the brave men and women from Mesa County and across the nation who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their courage, commitment an... |
| 16.05.2026 | No Burn Advisory issued due to fire danger | Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory effective immediately until 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 due to fire danger. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.
This is in r... |
| 11.05.2026 | Important reminder for Mesa County Workforce Center job seekers | Important reminder for Mesa County Workforce Center job seekers!
If you created your resume using our previous resume builder, Career Coach, please note that the Lightcast Career Coach and Resume Builder platform will no longer be available... |
| 07.05.2026 | Looking for a better job? We can help you get there at no cost! | If you’re unemployed or struggling to make ends meet, the Mesa County Workforce Center has programs designed to help you move forward.
Through our Career Development Program (funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), you... |
| 05.05.2026 | Drinking Water Week emphasizes importance of clean water | Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is celebrating Drinking Water Week by recognizing the important work of our Regional Laboratory. Water is an essential resource that supports everyday life, from drinking and cooking to agriculture and recre... |
| 11.03.2026 | Gov. Jared Polis punts Tina Peters clemency decision until after appeals court weighs in, his office tells lawmakers | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Gov. Jared Polis’ office has told lawmakers that he will delay his decision on whether to commute Tina Peters’ prison sentence until after the Colorado Court of Appeals issues a ruling in her case.... |
| 16.01.2026 | Gov. Jared Polis stops releasing prisoners who’ve spent decades behind bars for youthful crime | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Gov. Jared Polis unilaterally stalled a specialized prison program aimed at rehabilitating and releasing people who have served decades behind bars for crimes they committed as juveniles and young ... |
| 14.01.2026 | Colorado Democrats aim to allow for ICE lawsuits, seek oversight of immigration detention centers | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Twelve months into President Donald Trump’s mass-deportation program, Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are preparing a three-pronged package of bills aimed at regulating immigration enforcement and... |
| 30.07.2025 | Colorado State Patrol, local police also shared information with ICE, Mesa County sheriff says | Zwinck pulled her over for following a semitrailer too closely and, after letting her go with a warning, shared her vehicle description and direction of travel with immigration officials after they said they were heading to his location, ac... |
| 18.06.2025 | The Mask of Authority: Unveiling the Shadows of Law Enforcement | In the realm of law enforcement, transparency is the bedrock of trust. Yet, recent events in California and Colorado have cast a shadow over this principle. A proposed California law seeks to unmask federal officers who conduct raids while ... |
| 17.06.2025 | Feds used group chat with Colorado sheriff to target Utah student for immigration arrest, officials say | Colorado law prohibits local law enforcement officers from carrying out civil immigration enforcement and largely blocks local police agencies from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office pull... |
| 22.04.2025 | Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters | Varholak denied a request to allow Peters, now in a state prison in Pueblo after serving a jail sentence, to attend Tuesday’s hearing, saying its only purpose was to hear arguments from lawyers.
The lawyers who originally submitted the Just... |
| 19.04.2025 | Colorado's Gun Control Showdown: A Political Tug-of-War | In the heart of Colorado, a storm brews over gun control. The state legislature recently passed a new law, SB-3, aimed at tightening restrictions on high-capacity magazines. This move, driven by a Democratic majority, comes in response to a... |
| 17.04.2025 | Is Colorado Republicans’ appeal for Trump intervention on new gun-control law symbolic, or can the feds act? | The bill was backed by most of the legislature’s Democratic lawmakers, who are at near-supermajority strength in the Capitol, in response to the state’s steady drumbeat of mass shootings and to improve enforcement of an existing ban on high... |
| 17.04.2025 | Can the Trump administration intervene on Colorado’s new gun-control law? Republicans hope so. | The bill was backed by most of the legislature’s Democratic lawmakers, who are at near-supermajority strength in the Capitol, in response to the state’s steady drumbeat of mass shootings and to improve enforcement of an existing ban on high... |
| 24.10.2024 | Election | At least a dozen Colorado ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out in Mesa County scheme, officials say | Mesa County uses an electronic signature verification process, comparing it to signatures on file, and election judges also manually check the signatures on the back of the envelopes at times. The signature-verification system helped identi... |
| 24.10.2024 | Health | Person who died in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak lived in Mesa County; 10 county residents sickened | Epidemiologists in Mesa County are interviewing residents who have tested positive for E. coli, including gathering information about what they ate, where they are and if anyone else they know is also sick.
“We have local experts on hand wi... |
| 18.11.2020 | Colorado’s New ‘Palisade Plunge’: A 32-Mile Biking And Hiking Trail With A 6,000-Foot Descent | Colorado’s new “Palisade Plunge” hiking and mountain biking trail gets its name from the trail’s 6,000 foot descent over 32 miles, but in reality, it could also be named after for what might happen if you make a wrong turn near the edge – e... |
| - | Trump election conspiracist Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years in prison by Colorado judge | Former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison for crimes related to a breach of her county’s voting system.
Peters espoused the false conspiracy theory that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Pres... |
