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The Mesa County Workforce Center (MCWFC) is offering free virtual workshops in December.

This Thanksgiving, the Lighthouse Program was able to gather donations from the Fruita Stake of the Church of Latter Day Saints to give back to the community. On Nov. 26, 2025, the Lighthouse Program gave away 40 full Thanksgiving dinners — including turkeys, sides and desserts to families in need.

Mesa County Administrator Todd Hollenbeck was recognized on Dec. 2 by the Association of Colorado County Administrators at the Colorado Counties, Inc. winter conference with the 2025 Rising Star Award, which honors an administrator who strengthens county operations, leads with integrity, advances strategic goals, and delivers meaningful improvements for the community.

Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) Child Welfare Division is launching a pilot program through its Child Protection Hotline: the Mesa County Warmline 12-03-2025.

At the Nov. 25 public hearing, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved the 2026 projected annual maintenance payments for software and hardware used by Mesa County, in the estimated aggregate amount of $2,512,378, and authorized IT to pay the invoices.

Xavier Crockett will step down as Executive Director of Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) on December 21, 2025 due to personal matters.