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As the year wraps up and the holiday cheer kicks in, it’s the perfect time to stay informed about what’s happening in your County government. Here are all the ways you can stay connected with Mesa County — like a neatly wrapped gift of Mesa County news delivered right to you!

A public assistance fraud case investigated by Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) and referred to the District Attorney’s Office has concluded with guilty pleas and a significant restitution order.

On Nov. 25 at the administrative public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the final 2025 budget amendment for this year, authorizing additional revenues and expenditures before the 2026 budget adoption at the Dec. 9 public hearing. Amendments to the budget include recognizing new revenues and authorizing appropriations based on new information.

The Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC) is offering free virtual workshops in December.

This Thanksgiving, the Lighthouse Program was able to gather donations from the Fruita Stake of the Church of Latter Day Saints to give back to the community. On Nov. 26, 2025, the Lighthouse Program gave away 40 full Thanksgiving dinners — including turkeys, sides and desserts to families in need.

Coffman Road is fully open north of Whitewater, where our teams have been working since March 2025 to widen and replace the road. The road upgrade spans from slightly north of Hookless Boulevard to the Old Spanish Trail trailhead.