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Mesa County approved contracts with four local suppliers to provide gravel materials for transportation projects and road maintenance in 2026. The contracts help crews maintain gravel roads more efficiently while supporting safer travel and extending the life of county roadways.

Mesa County approved a $96,000 trail recovery agreement to support rehabilitation work in the Turner Gulch burn area following last year’s fire. The project will help restore recreational access and improve safety on damaged trails used for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle recreation.

The Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) staff gathered outside the Workforce Center this morning for a Memorial Day flag planting ceremony led by Veteran Services Officers Tony Lee and Laura Stanley.

Mesa County is implementing additional safeguards after confidential information was inadvertently included in records released in response to a CORA request related to DHS financial records.

Blackstone Products is recalling certain Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning products. This action follows California Dairies’ recall of dry milk powder, an ingredient used in the seasoning products.

Mesa County approved a $300,000 behavioral health grant to support the Sheriff’s Office Co-Response Unit. The program pairs deputies and clinicians to respond to behavioral health crises, connect individuals with services and reduce unnecessary use of hospitals and detention facilities.