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Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory through Saturday, April 6 until 9 p.m. because of strong winds. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.

As part of an ongoing commitment to creating a balanced and thoughtful approach to solar energy development through amendments to the Mesa County 2020 Land Development Code, Mesa County Commissioners are inviting residents to continue participating and following the discussion on the future of solar energy. To submit comments, please email mcbocc@mesacounty.us.

Whether you’re looking to get rid of household hazardous waste items to create room for new projects or are interested in free ways to brighten up your home or yard for springtime, the Mesa County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility has what you need.

The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office invites everyone to participate in the Safety Action Plan via an online public meeting at mesacountysafetyactionplan.com, which will be available until April 28, 2024.

Next time you finish those brain-teasing puzzles in your newspaper or catch up on local news, remember that your paper has another important role in our community!

Mesa County Animal Services (MCAS) relies on newspaper donations to line crates and manage waste for puppies still in the process of potty training. Your old newspapers can make a world of difference for the animals at our shelter.

In an ongoing effort to curb the spread of the invasive Japanese Beetle, Mesa County has approved a contract to continue fighting this pest to safeguard local ecosystems and the agricultural economy.