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Many Mesa County offices will close on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District (UGVPCD), the CSU Tri-River Extension Office and Mesa County are working together to educate our community on different pests in our area to protect local agriculture and natural surroundings from their potential harm. This month, we bring awareness to the black cherry aphids (Myzus cerasi), which usually go unnoticed by backyard orchardists but are a significant pest that tree owners should be on the lookout for.

On June 12, the Board of Mesa County ​Commissioners unanimously approved a new resolution that helps speed up the review process for future affordable housing developments.

Our APS team responds to reports of many kinds of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Mesa County is working to restore television service to rural residents after a lightning strike severely damaged the Far Pond antenna site in the Uncompahgre National Forest, near the Uncompahgre Rim Trail. The damage is impacting TV service for residents in the Gateway area.

Whether you’re strolling through a neighborhood park or hiking on a public trail, keeping your dog on a leash isn’t just common courtesy — it’s the law in Mesa County. More importantly, it’s a simple way to keep people and pets safe.