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We want to clarify a recent message and provide you with accurate information about our recent request for pet food. First and foremost, our shelter is not struggling to feed our animals. All our furry friends at the shelter are well-fed and cared for.

Mesa County has approved a grant agreement with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach (GVCO) to provide up to $210,000 to support their Stop Eviction! rental assistance initiative. The total grant award includes a 14.5% County match of $30,450 and $179,550 in federal funds. This funding will aid the program in its mission to prevent families with children from facing homelessness.

The Clifton Community Campus is officially open! The public was first able to explore the new facility, located at 3270 D ½ Road, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, during an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This week, Mesa County Elections completed the Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA) on the 2024 Primary Election. In this audit, a bipartisan board compared paper ballots from the election to the recorded votes to ensure accurate results. The audit results were 100% clear of discrepancies.

For the first time this season, a person has tested positive for West Nile virus in Mesa County.

Mesa County is now classified as a Cooperating Agency in the Dolores River Travel Management Plan (TMP) following the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Commissioners’ July 9 administrative public hearing. The MOU between Mesa County and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office will allow Mesa County to participate in the development process for the TMP.