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Prevention is key to staying healthy this mosquito season

Mesa County Public Health encourages people to take precautions to limit mosquito bites as mosquito season begins. Prevention is crucial when it comes to avoiding West Nile virus, which is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.

May 16, 2024

Health Alert, Information, Press Release

Enter the Ripple Effect Stormwater Photo Challenge

Do you love recreating at the beautiful rivers in Mesa County? We have the perfect opportunity for you to capture ideas for stormwater solutions through photos and/or videos and help keep the river fun flowing for generations to come.

May 16, 2024

Blog Post, Information, Video

Supporting local child care providers and families through inspections

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) works to provide support and regulatory services for child care businesses throughout Mesa County.

May 15, 2024

Community Safety, Information, News

Mesa County recognizes law enforcement officers for National Police Week

This National Police Week, May 13 - 19, Mesa County honors law enforcement officers who dedicate their lives to keeping our community safe and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

May 15, 2024

Blog Post, Information, Video

Mesa County passes resolution opposing the Proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument

On May 14, 2024, the Mesa County Board of Commissioners adopted a
resolution in opposition to the creation of the Dolores Canyons National Monument. This comes in response to the Protect the Dolores Coalition's initiative to designate an approximately 390,000-acre area encompassing parts of Mesa, Montrose, and San Miguel counties as a national monument.

May 14, 2024

Information, News, Video

County calls for suspension of wolf releases amid management challenges

Mesa County has formally requested Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) through a letter to cease further wolf releases until the management and compensation processes associated with gray wolf reintroduction efforts improve. This request comes after a series of challenges were highlighted during the Club 20 Spring Conference, where CPW officials shared the difficulties faced in the ongoing wolf restoration efforts in Colorado.

May 14, 2024

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