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2022: Mesa County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Mesa County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 16.9%.

By Grand Junction Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Mesa County: Residents received $489.44 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Mesa County, providing an average of $3,085 per capita to residents.

By Grand Junction Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Mesa County ranks 24th highest in Colorado for per capita government transfer income at $13,081 in 2022

By Grand Junction Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Mesa County received an average of $13,081 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Colorado.

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Mesa County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Grand Junction Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Mesa County, providing an average of $1,583 per capita to residents.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Mesa County rise or fall in 2021?

By Grand Junction Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mesa County received $5.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Mesa County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Grand Junction Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Mesa County received $4,112,733 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Divine Mercy

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary cordially invite all parishioners to our Family/Parish Catechism hour on Thursday March 28th at 7pm in the Friendship Room.

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Pro-Life Rosary on March 29

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Pro-Life Rosary on March 29

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Subsidy Forms

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Holy Family School Subsidy Forms are now available in the parish office.

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Retrouvaille Classes

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 23, 2023

You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone?

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A Message From Our Superintendent

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 14, 2023

Our Students Records Department has sent out registration packets for the 2023-2024 school year.

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“When Thunder Comes” debuts March 8 on the Xperimental Stage

By Grand Junction Times Reports | Mar 14, 2023

A young man enters the woods looking for the ever-elusive jack-a-lope and enters a world of fantastical adventure in the original Adams State University Theatre Department production “When Thunder Comes.”