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Here’s a simple test to know if the pavement is too hot for your dog’s paws:
Place the back of your hand flat on the pavement for 10 seconds.
Too hot for you? It's too hot for paws.
No exceptions. Your dog depends on you to make the call.

If you’re fostering a child in Mesa County and they arrive with little or nothing of their own, the Bear Necessities support program makes sure they have a warm welcome.

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory starting Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, June 21 at 9 p.m. due to fire danger.

FreshRealm ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products are involved in a national recall. The items are being recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The Board of Mesa County Commissioners formally approved participation as a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging recent revisions to Colorado’s air quality regulations at their May 20 public hearing. The lawsuit opposes the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission's (AQCC) Feb​. 14 enactment of new greenhouse gas rules, which could force the closure of local energy facilities.

Recycling is a positive action that everyone can take to support our community, the economy, and the environment, although recycling may not always be the right answer. Knowing what items can be recycled at the Mesa County Landfill is the first step in responsible recycling, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and prevent unnecessary items from filling landfills.