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At the June 24 administrative public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the $2,115,975 purchase order of three 29-foot Compressed Natural Gas Gillig Lowfloor buses for Grand Valley Transit — each bus costs $705,325. Two buses will replace those that have reached the end of their useful lives in terms of mileage and years. The other will be an expansion bus to help maintain service, create better conditions for preventive maintenance, and provide a much-needed additional fleet for a route expansion planned for this year, as well as potential further route expansion in 2027.

Kraft Heinz Foods turkey bacon products are involved in a national recall. The food is being recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved a $194,240 agreement between Mesa County and Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS) for the 2025 Pavement Condition Assessment Project at their June 24 public hearing.

At noon on the third Thursday of every month, Mesa County Department of Human Services conducts an interview on relevant topics as a part of the KAFM Community Affairs program.

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) launches a Behavioral Health Division to better align efforts in the community.

This rescue dog went from waiting for a home to exploring Mesa County's trails! Dazy is a lovely little lady who was recently adopted from Mesa County Animal Services. Now, she hikes and explores the beautiful trails of Mesa County with her owner every day!