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All rights reserved Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:39:53 City of Mesa Announces Six Finalists for Fire and Medical Chief Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:20:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3752 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3752 Finalists will participate in interviews as City moves toward selecting its next chief. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Falcon Field Airport Receives $1.7 Million in FAA Grants for Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:21:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3751 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3751 Falcon Field has received $1.7 million in FAA grants for infrastructure and safety improvements during the 26-27 fiscal year http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15733m.jpg Mesa Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years of Dia de los Muertos with Free Performances by QVLN and Lila Downs Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:48:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3750 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3750 Mesa Arts Center celebrates the 20th anniversary of is Dia de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 from noon to 10pm and Sunday, Oct. 25 from noon to 5pm http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15721m.jpg Statement on Revised Falcon Field Airport Landing Fees Fri, 9 Oct 2026 13:42:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3746 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3746 The City of Mesa has completed an independent legal review of Falcon Field Airports landing fee program and has posted a revised landing fee schedule as part of the process to move forward with implementation. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Registration is Now Open for City of Mesa Winter Youth Sports and Recreation Programs Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:50:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3744 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3744 Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2026-2027 winter season for youth sports and adult programs http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15682m.jpg Early Voting Begins for Nov. 3 General Election Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:06:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3743 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3743 Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 General Election. Oct. 23 is the last day to request a ballot by mail http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa City Council Issues Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates Mon, 5 Oct 2026 18:49:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3742 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3742 Mesa City Council has issues a Notice of Intent to adjust utility rates, giving residents 60 days to provide feedback. Under this proposal, most Mesa households would see an increase of less than $6 per month on their utility bills http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Public Library Reveals Special Edition Jimmy Eat World Library Card Mon, 5 Oct 2026 13:17:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3741 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3741 Mesa Public Library is partnering with Jimmy Eat World on a special limited edition library card celebrating the library's 120th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the Mesa multi-platinum band's classic Bleed America album http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15674m.jpg Mesa Kicks Off Tree Planting Season Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:31:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3738 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3738 Tree planting season is here. Residents are invited to plant trees and grow Mesa's urban forest http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15659m.jpg Mesa Recognized with Three Golden Prospector Awards for Excellence in Economic Development Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:55:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3735 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3735 Mesa recently received 3 Golden Prospector Awards for Excellence in Economic Development from the Arizona Association for Economic Development http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15630m.jpg Dual-Brand Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Gallery Park in Mesa Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:10:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3734 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3734 City of Mesa, Hilton, and VIVO Development Partners have celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new dual-brand Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites adding 174 hotel rooms and a new hospitality destination in southeast Mesa http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15613m.jpg Mesa Library Cardholders Borrow More Than 2.7 Million Items, Saving $24.5 Million in 2025 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:30:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3731 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3731 Mesa Public Library cardholders borrowed more than 2.7 million items in 2025, saving $24.5 million by borrowing rather than purchasing materials http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15602m.jpg Council Approves Landmark Development Agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3728 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3728 Mesa City Council approves a development agreement for Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing, marking a major step toward a roughly $3 billion private investment in southeast Mesa http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15589m.jpg Cyclic Materials Celebrates Grand Opening of Commercial-Scale Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Facility in Mesa Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:47:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3725 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3725 Cyclic Materials has opened a commercial-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility in Mesa. It is an investment of over $30 million and will create more than 25 new jobs http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15564m.jpg Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops at Mesa Public Library Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:02:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3724 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3724 Mesa Public Library's newest Writer in Residence, Kara McDowell, will be at Gateway Library through December, offering one-on-one consultations and hosting workshops for emerging and experienced writers http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15563m.jpg City of Mesa Receives Major DUI Abatement Grant Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:49:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3722 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3722 Mesa's Public Safety Support Department's Forensic Services Division has received a major DUI Abatement Innovative Program Grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The grant will help modernize the DUI blood drug screening process http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline Receives APWA Project of the Year Award Wed, 2 Sep 2026 15:00:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3719 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3719 The City's Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline has been named the 2026 American Public Works Association Arizona Chapter Project of the Year. The award recognizes this innovative infrastructure project designed to strengthen Mesa's long-term water resilience http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15547m.jpg Councilmember Heredia Elected Chair of Valley Metro Rail Board Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:43:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3716 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3716 Mesa District 3 Councilmember Francisco Heredia has been elected as the Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors Chair. The board elected Councilmember Heredia during its Aug. 27 meeting to serve through June 30, 2027. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mayor Freeman's Statement on Federal Colorado River Decision Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:56:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3713 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3713 The federal decision on the Colorado River will have significant consequences for Arizona. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Office of Economic Development Receives International Award for Excellence Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:27:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3711 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3711 The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development has received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council for the Mesa AI-Enabled Economic Development Intelligence System in the category of Innovative Economic Development http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa's America250: Neighborhood Celebration Initiative Continues Through 2026 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:55:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3710 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3710 Mesa residents are invited to join the America250 Neighborhood Celebration through 2026 by taking the pledge to bring neighbors together through community events and service http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15495m.jpg Mesa Teen Honored for Lifesaving Actions Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:42:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3708 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3708 A 16 year old girl has been honored for her lifesaving actions after witnessing a Wisconsin National Guard soldier collapse while running in Mesa. Laya Jackson called 911 and performed CPR until emergency responders arrived http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15468m.jpg Mesa's Gateway Library Named World's Best New Public Library Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:53:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3705 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3705 Mesa Gateway Library has been named the worlds best new public library, winning the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/15441m.jpg