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Happy 4th of July!

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.

Discover CarePortal in Mesa County, an online platform that connects kids and families in crisis with caring community members, local churches and nonprofits.

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.

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.

This month, we are highlighting the peach twig borer (Anarsia lineatella), a common pest in western Colorado that has the potential to pose a significant threat to the peach industry in Mesa County. This species primarily targets peach trees, but also affects other stone fruits, including nectarines, plums, cherries, and apricots.