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Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Human Services for achieving a 95% timeliness rate in processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.

From playful puppies and gentle senior dogs to curious cats and the occasional snake or guinea pig, the shelter is full of personalities waiting to match with yours. Each time the door opens, they look up, ears perked, wondering if this is the moment their new life begins.

As part of Child Support Awareness Month activities, our Child Support team hosted informational sessions for staff across the department.

The fleet that supports various Mesa County departments is in need of replacement vehicles and equipment, which the Board of Mesa County Commissioners approved during their Aug. 5 public hearing.

​On Aug. 12, 2025, Mesa County​ Commissioners approved a $129,800 agreement between Mesa County Elections and Runbeck Election Services, LLC to print and mail ballots for the 2026 June Primary and 2026 November General Elections.

On July 23rd, Mesa County, on behalf of six Western Slope counties, sent a letter to the Department of Interior requesting the release of the $40 million in federal funding previously awarded to the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project. The letter
was signed by all county commissioners from Mesa, Garfield, Delta, Montrose, Moffat, and Rio Blanco Counties.