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Just when you think you’ll have the perfect pumpkin for Halloween, your vines begin wilting, and you see the grey to black squash bug (Anasa tristis) feasting on what would have been your jack-o-lantern. These pests are one of the most destructive bugs in the garden, but there are effective ways to combat them.

Foster, kinship and adoptive families from across Mesa County are invited to a day of fun and connection at the 2025 Foster and Kinship Resource Fair.

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who make our community thrive. From teachers and healthcare workers to farmers, construction crews, small business owners, and everyone in between — thank you for your dedication and contributions.

In collaboration with our partners, the City of Grand Junction, School District 51, CSU Extension, the state, local contractors and community members, Mesa County is in its third year of battling the invasive and destructive Japanese beetle.

08-27-2025 - Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), in collaboration with the Mesa County Coroner’s Office and the Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition, released the annual Suicide Report. This report offers an in-depth overview of the prevalence of suicide in Mesa County, while also highlighting prevention initiatives and accessible resources for residents.

In honor of Child Support Awareness Month, we spoke with Jessica Guajardo, Manager at the Mesa County Workforce Center, about how Child Support Services (CSS) supports families and strengthens our community.