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The Board of Mesa County Commissioners submitted formal comments to Mr. Doug Vilsack, Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office, on the upcoming December 2025 Colorado Oil ​and Gas Lease Sale, which includes 722.29 acres of split estate land in Mesa County. A "split estate" refers to situations where different parties own a property's surface rights and subsurface mineral rights. In this case a portion of the land available for lease has private surface ownership with federal mineral ownership.

Enhanced roads are coming to Clifton after the Board of Mesa County Commissioners unanimously approved a $2.58 million contract with A-1 Chipseal Co. to complete the 2025 Surface Treatment Project during their March 11 public hearing.

The Mesa County Services Program (Core) delivers various services to families involved with Child Welfare through the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) with a goal of strengthening families and protecting children and youth.

Are you considering adoption or looking for resources to support your journey? Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) is hosting a series of adoption training sessions to provide guidance, expert insights and community support.

Mesa County Commissioner Bobbie Daniel recently testified before state legislators, calling for a renewed focus on funding Colorado’s core transportation infrastructure — roads, highways, and bridges. Her testimony highlighted the growing disparity between urban and rural infrastructure funding and the critical need for investment in the roads that keep Colorado moving.

Criminal Justice Services’ Pretrial Diversion Program is designed to give individuals a second chance by addressing the root causes of their legal issues without the long-term consequences of a conviction. Participants engage in a set of court-approved stipulations instead of proceeding through the standard legal system. Upon successful completion, the case may be dismissed, or charges may never be filed, allowing eligible individuals to resolve their cases outside the courtroom while working toward a positive outcome.