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Are you a builder or contractor in Mesa County looking to enhance your knowledge of best building practices and stay up to date on current codes? The Mesa County Building Department and the Home Builders Association of Western Colorado are offering a 2024 International Residential Code Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, and a 2024 International Building Code class on Wednesday, April 2, at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners will join the Town of De Beque Board of Trustees at their regular public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the De Beque Community Center, 381 Minter Ave.

Mesa County Animal Services is collaborating with local area veterinarians to offer spay and neuter vouchers for Mesa County pet owners through the Animal Assistance Foundation’s (AAF) generous funding.

Today, Feb. 28, on the last day of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, we highlight the yellow starthistle to bring attention to its potential damage to our environment and ask for our community’s assistance in reporting sightings of this noxious weed around Mesa County. The yellow starthistle causes chewing disease that can be fatal to livestock and degrades recreational areas where it is prevalent due to the sharp spines surrounding the flower heads.

Need to repair flood damage done to your home? Want to be prepared just in case? Here’s a pro tip: If you're using a contractor, make sure to check that they are licensed and will be obtaining the required permits prior to starting work.

If you would like to reach out and learn more about how to receive support from a family empowerment team member, please call our Family Empowerment team hotline at 970-609-KIDZ or call 970-242-1211.