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Last week, the Mesa County Workforce Center joined Mesa County Valley School District 51’s second annual Workforce Development Day at Colorado Mesa University.

Mesa County Commissioners approved a one-year contract extension with Onsite Electronics Recycling LLC, doing business as IT Refresh, to continue electronic waste recycling services at Mesa County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in 2026.

Mesa County Commissioners voted 3-0 on Jan. 6 to reappoint Scott McInnis as Mesa County’s director of the Colorado River Water Conservation District. His three-year term runs through January 2029.

Mesa County will continue recycling mattresses in 2026, preserving landfill space, reducing equipment damage and saving taxpayers about $300,000 over four years.

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) released the 2025 Youth Tobacco Report, highlighting current trends in tobacco use and attitudes among local youth.

Four Mesa County students will see their artwork in the hands of voters across the county during the 2026 election season.