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38 Road in East Orchard Mesa is about to become safer and more accessible for bikers and pedestrians. At the May 21 administrative public hearing, the Mesa County Commissioners approved a $638,636 agreement for the design of the 38 Road Bike and Pedestrian Project.

A bipartisan Logic and Accuracy Test (LAT) Board publicly tested Mesa County’s election equipment last Wednesday, May 22, as we approach the 2024 Primary Election. Every test ballot came back with 100% tabulation accuracy.

Today, we honor our fallen service members and remember the sacrifices our veterans and their families have made to defend our freedom. May the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice be eternally honored.

If you notice unexplained damage to your grass:
Check for Japanese Beetle grubs on your lawn
Use CSU Extension’s website to help you identify beetle grubs
Give the CSU Extension a call at 970-244-1834 to identify grubs
Treat your lawn with grub control granules such as GrubEx

At the May 21 administrative public hearing, the County Commissioners approved a $7.43 million contract amendment between Mesa County and Buildings By Design for the construction of the GVT Fleet Maintenance Facility at 2553 Riverside Parkway. Following the contract amendment approval, a long-term lease between Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction for the GVT Fleet Maintenance Facility was also approved.

The Useful Public Service (UPS) program is essential to our local justice system — it acts as a bridge between individuals required to complete court-ordered community service and the nonprofit organizations that make up the backbone of our community.