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For many children in our community, stability and security start with the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS).

The Mesa County Newsletter is an easy way to stay informed about impactful items discussed at the Commissioners’ public hearings, receive reminders about public engagement opportunities, and learn about County programs supporting our community.

Mentors in the Lighthouse Program are Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students who provide vital support to at-risk school-aged youth. Mentors build meaningful relationships with participants, fostering trust and a sense of belonging while promoting positive decision-making and modeling healthy behaviors.

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MCDHS is committed to helping families experience and maintain successful adoptions. For more information, visit www.FosterAdoptMesaCounty.org or call 970-609-KIDZ

At the Feb. 11 public hearing, Mesa County Attorney Todd Starr and Chief Building Official Darrell Bay presented the first reading of Ordinance 008(D) to update eight building and construction codes to modernize them to the most recent editions — keeping up with current construction methods, technology, materials, techniques, and state requirements and creating a balanced and thoughtful approach to localizing the updated codes. The first legal posting of the Ordinance was posted in the Daily Sentinel on Feb. 1, 2025.