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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.

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.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners will join the Town of De Beque Board of Trustees at their regular public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the De Beque Community Center, 381 Minter Ave.

Mesa County Animal Services is collaborating with local area veterinarians to offer spay and neuter vouchers for Mesa County pet owners through the Animal Assistance Foundation’s (AAF) generous funding.

Today, Feb. 28, on the last day of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, we highlight the yellow starthistle to bring attention to its potential damage to our environment and ask for our community’s assistance in reporting sightings of this noxious weed around Mesa County. The yellow starthistle causes chewing disease that can be fatal to livestock and degrades recreational areas where it is prevalent due to the sharp spines surrounding the flower heads.