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Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, but for some individuals, there’s an opportunity to move forward without a permanent mark on their record. Mesa County’s Deferred Judgment and Sentencing Program offers a structured pathway for eligible individuals to fulfill court-ordered requirements and ultimately have their cases sealed.

If you walk, bike, drive, or roll anywhere in Mesa County, we want your input on the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. On March 13, 2025 Regional Transportation Planning Office Staff will be holding an Open House event about this plan at the Central Library in Grand Junction from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. At this event, there will be a brief presentation at 4:15 p.m. and again at 5:15 p.m.

The latest episode features Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Coordinator Jamilla Caez Castro, who discusses program eligibility, impacts and how to apply.

After a successful summer treatment plan, Mesa County and the city of Grand Junction are celebrating an 85% reduction in Japanese beetle populations. Found in the city of Grand Junction in the summer of 2022, Mesa County declared the beetle a public nuisance species in March 2023. Joined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Extension, and the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County has worked to eradicate the species, which is a threat to both crops and ornamental plants on the Western Slope.

Last week, the Mesa County Facilities Director guided Commissioner JJ Fletcher on a tour of facilities, parks, and open spaces maintained by the County.

Are you a builder or contractor in Mesa County looking to enhance your knowledge of best building practices and stay up to date on current codes? The Mesa County Building Department and the Home Builders Association of Western Colorado are offering a 2024 International Residential Code Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, and a 2024 International Building Code class on Wednesday, April 2, at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2785 U.S. Highway 50.