But a transition from a county-administered system to a statewide one would be long, complicated and expensive
Mesa County
Posted inEnvironment
BLM shifts green on 2 million Western Slope acres, setting up Colorado clash of environment vs. oil
Far bigger chunks of pristine public lands would be walled off from extraction, as federal land managers are ordered to consider climate impacts of activities on land spanning Eagle, Mesa and Pitkin counties
Posted inEducation
Mesa County diversion program offers “a place of safety and guidance” for kids on the edge
The Lighthouse Project helps teens at a tipping point for entering the justice system envision a future for themselves.
Posted inEnvironment
One tiny zebra mussel was found in a Colorado reservoir. It will be 5 years before the water gets an all-clear.
Aquatic biologists began spraying to kill the invasive species at Highline Lake State Park on Wednesday.
Park managers are worried decontamination procedures will kill boat traffic.
Posted inHousing
Metro Denver median home prices finally dropped after two years of unprecedented growth
After a hectic two years of unprecedented home price increases, the median sales price stayed the same in Colorado, dropped in metro Denver, and rose in other parts of the state in January
Posted inHousing
The last few months of 2022 have been particularly deadly for Coloradans who are homeless
Two people were murdered and five likely froze to death last week in what has been a deadly end to an extra deadly year for Colorado’s homeless population.
Posted inBusiness
Colorado requires drillers assess “cumulative impacts”of oil and gas wells. Does it make a difference?
6 environmental groups want regulators to toughen rules to consider regional and climate impacts of increased drilling activity in Colorado.
Posted inHealth
“Golden Girls” find community and safety in Western Slope shelter
Women account for about 35% of people who are homeless in Mesa County, where the wait for subsidized housing is 3 years.
Posted inNews
To keep people from returning to jail, Mesa County follows other communities’ reentry roadmap
Many people transitioning from jail or prison struggle to reenter society without support. Mesa County’s new program helps with housing, jobs, transportation and mental health services.
Posted inColoradans
An old Grand Junction ball court came back to life with a game that hadn’t been played there for nearly 50 years
Pro-level athletes competed in a Basque handball exhibition last weekend, bringing lamb, red wine and community spirit