Our community has come together for the past three years to protect our beloved agriculture from the highly destructive Japanese beetle. We must continue to collaborate with our partners and residents to combat the beetle, as these invasive pests have the potential to devastate our agricultural economy due to their love of all the fruits and ornamental plants that make Mesa County so special. How to spot an adult Japanese beetle:Size & shape: They are about 1/2 inch long and have a distinctly ov

Mesa has long taken pride in keeping billboards limited on our freeways—but this one is different. The revenue from this sign, expected to generate $400,000 each year, will go directly toward the Mesa College Promise Program. That means eligible Mesa residents can receive two years of tuition fully funded at Mesa Community College. It’s a visible investment in our commitment to expanding access to affordable higher education. To learn more about the Mesa College Promise Program, visit: https://m