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Need to repair flood damage done to your home? Want to be prepared just in case? Here’s a pro tip: If you're using a contractor, make sure to check that they are licensed and will be obtaining the required permits prior to starting work.

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.

Bear Necessities accepts items for children ages 0 through 18, sizes newborn through adult 02-27-2025.

Commissioner JJ Fletcher shared comments at the Feb. 25 public hearing on his excitement for the economic boost Morgan Mining will bring to our community as they have decided to expand, bringing a mining-focused hub to Mesa County at the former Halliburton plant location, 365 32 Road in Grand Junction.

For National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 24 - 28, we are highlighting different noxious weeds each day to bring education to our community and receive support to protect our environment from invasive weeds. Today, we bring awareness to the purple loosestrife, a highly invasive plant that takes over wetlands, forming dense monocultures that degrade wildlife habitat and water quality. Once sold as an ornamental plant, it can still be found in older gardens and easily spreads to nearby waterways.

Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) is a health care benefit program for residents who meet income and resource eligibility guidelines established by the State of Colorado and the federal government.