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Do you have feedback on the alternative route study to complete the Riverfront Trail between Clifton and Palisade? We still need your feedback! Public input on the proposed route is welcome until tomorrow, Dec. 20, 2024.

At the Dec. 17 public hearing, Mesa County provided an update on the transition of Animal Services enforcement operations to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Criminal Justice Services Director Matt Lewis and Division Chief Art Smith addressed County Commissioners and outlined key updates for the community.

Residents of Mesa County will drive into the new year on smoother roads now that the Mesa County Road and Bridge team has completed their 2024 Overlay project, which addressed four surface treatment road projects in areas of the Redlands, Orchard Mesa, and Clifton.

Mesa County’s aggressive efforts to combat the invasive Japanese ​Beetle are showing significant progress. In 2024, the County treated 1,428 acres of turf, a notable increase from 1,200 acres in 2023. This proactive approach led to an 8​6% decrease in Japanese Beetle captures.

During the Board of Mesa County Commissioners' Dec. 10 public hearing, they unanimously approved the $120,000 third contract extension with Onsite Electronics Recycling to ensure our community’s old electronics are recycled responsibly.

Do you want to see where your tax dollars are at work and stay informed about decisions shaping Mesa County? Get a direct look at your Commissioners' weekly schedules and meeting agendas with the Sunshine List!