http://www.mesanow.org/ Latest Mesa Arizona news from www.mesanow.org en-us Copyright 2026, City of Mesa, AZ. All rights reserved Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:58:51 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:37:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3700 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3700 The City of Mesa has appointed Andrea Alicoate as Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department. Alicoate has served as the department's Interim Director since December 2025, providing steady leadership through the department's busiest season, and now transitions into the role permanently. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:32:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3699 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3699 Mesa Fire and Medical Chief Mary Cameli received the 2026 Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Cameli was honored for creating a professional, forward-thinking department recognized nationally for innovation and excellence http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15384m.jpg Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:12:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3698 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3698 Mesa's Hang 110 FlowRider Competition is Saturday, July 25 at 5pm at Rhodes Aquatic Complex, 1860 S. Longmore. Registration is underway in 4 age groups from kids starting at age 5 to adults http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15380m.jpg Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:53:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3697 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3697 Mesa is extending the public swimming schedule of 5 City pools past the July 18 ending of the regular aquatic activities season. Mesa, Stapley and Brimhall aquatic complexes will be open daily, except Sunday, through July 25. Skyline and Rhodes will be open daily through July 25 and on weekends through Sept. 6 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15377m.jpg Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:59:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3696 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3696 Gateway Library is in the running for a prestigious international award for 2026 Public Library of the Year which celebrates global excellence in public library design, innovation and community impact http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15360m.jpg Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:01:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3694 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3694 Registration is underway for Mesa residents to sign up for Parks and Recreation's fall programs http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15357m.jpg Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:31:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3690 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3690 Applications open July 7 for the City's award-winning Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program, which provides free, personalized consulting and expert guidance http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:13:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3688 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3688 Mesa's 2025 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report confirms the City's drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal drinking water standards http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3686 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3686 Mesa is ranked among the 10 best run cities in the U.S. and the highest-ranked city in Arizona according to a new study by WalletHub http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:17:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3682 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3682 Mesa asks you to be monsoon ready by having an emergency plan and a disaster kit and to check on elderly neighbors and family members http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15262m.jpg Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:01:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3681 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3681 Mesa's Gateway Library has won a prestigious 2026 Library Interior Design Award from the International Interior Design Association and the American Library Association. The competition recognizes excellence in library interior design http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15245m.jpg Tue, 12 May 2026 11:38:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3668 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3668 Mesa is working with community partners to open a day respite center, cooling centers and hydration stations to provide heat relief http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mon, 11 May 2026 07:03:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3667 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3667 With triple digit temperatures coming soon, the City of Mesa and Mesa Animal Control are reminding residents to protect their pets as the thermometer rises in Arizona. The heat can affect pets in many ways, from causing dehydration to burning their skin and paws. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Tue, 5 May 2026 13:37:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3664 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3664 Mesa's 20th Annual Hydration Donation Campaign is underway to provide bottles of water to people in need during the extreme summer heat. The goal is to collect 500,000 bottles through online cash donations and donated cases of water http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15169m.jpg Mon, 4 May 2026 13:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3663 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3663 Mesa Electric Smart Peaks is a voluntary program that helps customers with smart thermostats cut their electricity use during periods of high demand, conserving energy and costs http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:18:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3661 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3661 Mesa Arts Center unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Live Season. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 8 at noon http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:35:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3651 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3651 Eligible Mesa Electric customers could save up to $70 on electric bills this summer with the City's Summer Electric Assistance program, which is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers who demonstrate a financial need http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png