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Mesa County, your voice matters! The Coordinated Election is coming on Nov. 7, so ensure you're registered to vote.

A new COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA to protect against the circulating variants of the virus. Other prevention activities are recommended for flu and RSV this year.

Are you a builder or contractor in Grand Junction looking to enhance your knowledge of energy-efficient building practices? The Mesa County Building Department and the Home Builders Association of Western Colorado are offering a 2018 Energy Code Class on Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50.

The Colorado Department of Human Services and the Office of Behavioral Health have awarded Mesa County Behavioral Health a $4,548,383 grant to enhance collaboration between Mesa County's criminal justice and mental health programs. Out of this total amount, $3,486,061 has been designated for the State Fiscal Year 2024, covering the period from now until July 2024. The remainder of the grant will be issued in the next fiscal year.

Milling started on the evening of Sept. 10 on the center lane of F Road, running from Helena St. to 31 Road on the Patterson/F Road Overlay 2023 project.

This week, the Engineering Survey Group at the Public Works Department showcased the capabilities of the Wingtra One UAV (drone), using technology that revolutionizes how large-scale surveys are conducted.