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County offices closed on Independence Day 06-26-2025

Many Mesa County offices will close on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

Jun 26, 2025

Closures

Tool available to track progress of Community Health Improvement Plan

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) launches a new public-facing dashboard to track the progress of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Jun 26, 2025

Press Release

Artificial intelligence pilot project approved for Community Development Department

During the Board of Mesa County Commissioners’ June 24 public hearing, they approved participation in the Local Planning Capacity Grant Program to implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilot initiative to improve efficiency and accuracy in permit application intake and review processes, streamline workflows, and reduce turnaround times for the Community Development Department.

Jun 26, 2025

Information

County verifies involvement in Community Rating System to reduce flood insurance premiums for residents

At the June 24 public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners ratified the Community Rating System (CRS) Community Certifications form CC-230 for the Floodplain Management Program, which validates Mesa County's implementation of the Community Rating System program.

Jun 25, 2025

Information

New ASL pilot expands access for job seekers with disabilities

Workforce Centers throughout Colorado now have a Disability Program Navigator (DPN), which is a role that exists to connect Workforce Center services with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for clients with disabilities.

Jun 25, 2025

News

Mesa County backs multi-organization letter urging Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to pause wolf reintroductions until changes are made

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners ratified a letter at their June 24 public hearing that Mesa County, along with several other western Colorado counties and members of coalitions and associations, submitted to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission regarding continued concerns about the way the gray wolf reintroduction has been implemented.

Jun 24, 2025

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