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Mesquite Days Grand Marshal Nominations

Taking Mesquite Days Grand Marshal Nominations now! Deadline April 21, 2026.

Mesquite First Friday ~ Family Art Walk - April 3

Come Join the Fun on April 3rd!

Rotary & City recognize the Interact Group

Interact Group get recognized at the March 24, 2026 Council Meeting.

Easter Egg Hunt for Children - March 28, 2026

Canyonlands is having an Easter Egg Hunt for children at Mesquite Rec Center - West Field from 10am to 12pm.

Poet and Jr. Poet Laureate Program

Mesquite's commitment to arts, culture, creativity and community storytelling.

SNHD - Press Release -Early-Season Extreme Heat

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Clark County and Southern Nevada Health District encourage precautions as early-season extreme heat arrives.

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Mobile Medical Unit- Back in Mesquite on March 19, 2026

The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit will be back in Mesquite at the Veterans Center - Thursday, 3/19/2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, March 24, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

VV High School Theatre Group Wins State Championship

VV High School Theatre Group now going the Nationals.

Awards for Employee of the Year, and the Volunteer of the Year

Presentations for Employee of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year at the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting.

Tech Review Meeting, March 17, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

2026 Mesquite Days Events

Mesquite Days 2026 will be running from April 29th to May 2nd.

Community Emergency Preparedness Guide

New Community Emergency Preparedness Guide now available.

Mesquite Animal Shelter Expansion now open!

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Animal Shelter Expansion was held on March 5, 2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, March 10, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

Tech Review Meeting, March 3, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM

February 25, 2026

Grace Valley Dance Company

Kaitlyn Vent and the Grace Valley Dancers at Mesquite City Council - February 24, 2026

February 25, 2026

Women's History Month Proclamation

Proclamation for March being Women's History Month in Mesquite.

February 25, 2026

WoMMA - Nominate a Woman Who Inspires You!

Help us celebrate the Women of Mesquite, Moapa Valley, and the Arizona Strip

February 24, 2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, February 24, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

February 17, 2026

Distinguished Citizen Awarded for 2025

Presentation for the Distinguished Citizen Award for 2025 to Steve Dudrow

February 11, 2026

Veterans Day Parade - Thank You

Councilmember Bill Ennis presented "Thank You" certificates for help with Veterans Parade.

February 11, 2026

Congratulations New Police Chief Tracy Fails

New Police Chief Tracy Fails was sworn in on February 10, 2026

February 11, 2026

Mayor's State of the City - 2026

Please join Mayor Jesse Whipple on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm, at City Hall

February 10, 2026

Mesquite Animal Shelter Expansion Grand Opening-March 5, 2026

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Animal Shelter Expansion on March 5, 2026 ~ Pets are also invited!

February 10, 2026

Presidents' Day Observance 2026

Closed on Monday, February 16, 2026

February 9, 2026

New Traffic Light - Operational on Monday - Feb 9, 2026

New Traffic Light at Falcon Ridge Parkway and Hardy Way

February 3, 2026

Road Maintenance Mesquite Blvd - Paving Operations Update - February 2026

Crews will continue paving operations on Mesquite Blvd Project - starting first of February 2026

January 28, 2026

Ida Marie Barnhurst turns 103!

Celebrating her 103rd birthday with a surprise visit.

January 27, 2026

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Mobile Medical Unit- Back in Mesquite on Feb 17, 2026

The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit will be back in Mesquite at the Veterans Center - Tuesday, 2/17/2026

January 27, 2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, January 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

January 12, 2026

Happy New Year 2026!

The City Hall offices will be closed Wednesday, 12/31/25 at 12:30pm, Thursday, 1/1/26 thru the weekend in observance of the New Year's Day.

December 22, 2025

Lifetime Achievement Award - Thank you Jody Thornley

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for Jody Thornley

December 11, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, January 6, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM

December 10, 2025

Road Closure - Wittwer Trail Road closed until first part of February

Starting December 4, 2025 Wittwer Trail will be closed for approximately 60 days due to a 24" water mainline break.

December 4, 2025

New City Manager

New City Manager was sworn in on June 25, 2024.

December 2, 2025

Road Maintenance Mesquite Blvd - Paving Operations Update - February 2026

Crews will continue paving operations on Mesquite Blvd Project - starting first of February 2026

January 28, 2026

Road Closure - Wittwer Trail Road closed until first part of February

Starting December 4, 2025 Wittwer Trail will be closed for approximately 60 days due to a 24" water mainline break.

December 4, 2025

Road Closure - Horizon Blvd Road on November 10, 2025

On Monday, November 10, 2025 a portion of Horizon Boulevard from Raven way to Falcon Glenn Drive will be closed.

November 6, 2025

Fire Station #2 Groundbreaking Ceremony June 11th

The City of Mesquite had it's groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station #2 Facility on June 11, 2025.

Utility Work - Lower Flat Top Drive will be closed June 11th & 12th

Utility Work: Lower Flat Top Drive will be closed June 11th & 12th from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

Mesquite Animal Shelter Expansion on the way!

Monday, May 5th was the groundbreaking for the expansion of the Mesquite Animal Shelter.

Fire Station #2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

The City of Mesquite is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station #2 Facility on June 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

Boxabl Casita Available for Viewing

Come see the Boxabl Casita Concept.

September 26, 2022

I-15 Northbound Lane Restrictions

Upgrades April 14-May 1

NDOT Awards $9.1 Million 1-15 Improvement Project in Mesquite

6 month project from Exit 118 to Exit 120

February 19, 2020

2018 Building Code Notice

City updates building code

New Mesquite Library

Watch the construction of the library as it happens in realtime.

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Mesquite City Council Meeting, March 24, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

Tech Review Meeting, March 17, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Mesquite City Council Meeting, March 10, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

Tech Review Meeting, March 3, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM

February 25, 2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, February 24, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

February 17, 2026

Congratulations New Police Chief Tracy Fails

New Police Chief Tracy Fails was sworn in on February 10, 2026

February 11, 2026

Mayor's State of the City - 2026

Please join Mayor Jesse Whipple on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm, at City Hall

February 10, 2026

Presidents' Day Observance 2026

Closed on Monday, February 16, 2026

February 9, 2026

Mesquite City Council Meeting, January 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

January 12, 2026

Tech Review Meeting, January 6, 2026

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM

December 10, 2025

New City Manager

New City Manager was sworn in on June 25, 2024.

December 2, 2025

City Hall Closed on Thanksgiving Weekend

The City Hall offices will close for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend beginning on Wed, Nov 26th.

November 20, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, December 2, 2025

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

November 19, 2025

Mesquite City Council Meeting, November 18, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM (this will be the only meeting for November) City Council Chambers

November 4, 2025

Mesquite City Council Meeting, October 28, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

October 21, 2025

City Hall Closed on October 30 & 31 in Observation of Nevada Day

Thursday & Friday, October 30 & 31, 2025 - City Hall will be closed in observation of Nevada Day.

October 15, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, October 21, 2025

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM

October 15, 2025

Mesquite City Council Meeting, October 14, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

October 7, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, October 7, 2025

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM

September 24, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, September 16, 2025

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM

September 10, 2025

9/11 Memorial Ceremony - 24th Anniversary

September 11, 2025 - 24th Anniversary - We Will Never Forget.

September 2, 2025

Mesquite City Council Meeting, September 9, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM City Council Chambers

September 2, 2025

Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB At-Large Vacancies) 8.28.25

CEAB at large position open. Posting ends October 30, 2025

August 28, 2025

Tech Review Meeting, September 2, 2025

Technical Review meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

August 26, 2025

Mesquite Days Grand Marshal Nominations

Taking Mesquite Days Grand Marshal Nominations now! Deadline April 21, 2026.

Poet and Jr. Poet Laureate Program

Mesquite's commitment to arts, culture, creativity and community storytelling.

2026 Mesquite Days Events

Mesquite Days 2026 will be running from April 29th to May 2nd.

Women's History Month Proclamation

Proclamation for March being Women's History Month in Mesquite.

February 25, 2026

Holiday Decorating Contest 2025

RESIDENTIAL ONLY - 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest

November 18, 2025

Girls Swim Team Win at the Regional and State Championships

Girls Swim Team are Regional and State Champions!

Ken Garff Ford Bike Project

Ken Garff Ford donated 77 bikes in Mesquite for their "Hear to Ride" program.

BeBrave Athletics Champions are going to Nationals Again!

BeBrave Athletics Champions will be heading to Nationals in Rhode Island this summer.

2025 BIKE MONTH

Rolling Into National Bike Month!

New Mural Unveiling

Stop by and see the NEW mural on the Mesquite Community Theatre outside wall.

Free Swim Lessons for Toddlers 2025

Presentation of a $2,500 check to the city for free swim lessons for toddlers 4 years and younger.

2025 Mesquite Days Events

Mesquite Days 2025 will be running from April 30th to May 3rd.

Elks Hoop Shoot State Champion

Kalli Weede wins Elks Hoop Shoot State Championship.

February 11, 2025

2025 Ms. Senior Mesquite Contestants

2025 Ms. Senior Mesquite Contestants Presented

February 11, 2025

Mesquite's 21st Annual Heart Walk

On Friday February 14th Mesquite will hold its 21st Annual Heart Walk!

January 21, 2025

Pickleball Family Nights!

New!! Every Wednesday 6 - 8 pm, Mesquite Rec Center

January 2, 2025

All Wheels Park Naming Contest Winner

Lincoln Bagstad is the winner of the All Wheels Park naming contest.

Kids to Parks Day - May 18, 2024

Kids to Parks Day - May 18,2024 National Park Trust

Champion Way OHV Staging Area Grand Opening - March 21st

The City of Mesquite invites you to the grand opening event at 1350 World Champion Way!

Mesquite's 20th Annual Heart Walk

On Friday February 9th Mesquite will hold its 20th Annual Heart Walk!

January 29, 2024

Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024

Bright colored balloons will take to the air from January 26th to January 28th.

January 24, 2024

All Wheels Park Naming Contest

Help us name the new "All Wheels Park"

January 3, 2024

Family Fun Night at Old Mill Park

Fun for the whole family! Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, 5:30-8:30 PM

Free Swim Lessons for Toddlers

Presentation of a $2,500 check to the city for free swim lessons for toddlers 4 years and younger.

SNHD - Press Release -Early-Season Extreme Heat

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Clark County and Southern Nevada Health District encourage precautions as early-season extreme heat arrives.

Awards for Employee of the Year, and the Volunteer of the Year

Presentations for Employee of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year at the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting.

Community Emergency Preparedness Guide

New Community Emergency Preparedness Guide now available.

Distinguished Citizen Awarded for 2025

Presentation for the Distinguished Citizen Award for 2025 to Steve Dudrow

February 11, 2026

SNHD - Press Release - November 13. 2025

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Health District shares national recall information and guidance for families.

November 13, 2025

SOARS Awards Presentation 2025

Deb Parsley from the Mesquite Rotary Club presented the 2025 SOARS Awards to the Mesquite Police & Mesquite Fire Rescue.

October 14, 2025

Mesquite Police & Fire Night 2025 - Thank you

Mesquite Police & Fire Departments - Thank you everyone!

October 2, 2025

Mesquite Police & Fire Night 2025

Come join the Mesquite Police & Fire Departments for a night of fun!

September 25, 2025

SNHD - Press Release - September 15, 2025

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Health District urges lead testing for children younger than 6

September 15, 2025

SNHD - Press Release - September 2, 2025

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Take the 5-2-1-0 pledge during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

September 2, 2025

SNHD - Press Release - August 28, 2025

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Community to honor lives lost and promote prevention on International Overdose Awareness Day.

August 28, 2025

Heat Advisory for Wednesday-Saturday

🔥It’s getting hot out there. Heat advisory for Wednesday - Saturday. Please be prepared for the heat!

August 18, 2025

Heat Advisory for Wednesday-Friday

🔥It’s getting hot out there. Heat advisory for Wednesday - Friday. Please be prepared for the heat!

Heat Advisory for Wednesday & Thursday

🔥It’s getting hotter out there. Heat advisory for Wednesday & Thursday. Please be prepared for the heat!

SNHD - Press Release - June 11, 2025

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Southern Nevada cases reported in national Salmonella outbreak.

Heat Disorder Warning Signs 2025

Defining Heat Disorders and Warning Signs for the Community.

SNHD - Press Release - April 17, 2025

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Health District's "Walk Around Nevada"

SNHD - Press Release - March 24, 2025

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: World TB Day raises awareness of global tuberculosis threat

The City of Mesquite's New Radio Station

The City of Mesquite is pleased to announce that we have a new local radio station FM 105.3 KNVM

Blood Drive-Red Cross: March 28, 2025

Mesquite Recreation Center 100 W Old Mill Road, Mesquite NV, 89027

Distinguished Citizen Awarded for 2024

Presentation for the Distinguished Citizen Award for 2024 to George Gault

February 13, 2025

Blood Drive-Red Cross: February 14, 2025

Mesquite Recreation Center 100 W Old Mill Road, Mesquite NV, 89027

February 1, 2025

SNHD - Press Release - January 13, 2025

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Health District Urges Precautions Amid High Respiratory Illness Activity in Clark County

January 13, 2025

Blood Drive-Red Cross: December 13, 2024

Mesquite Recreation Center 100 W Old Mill Road, Mesquite NV, 89027

November 28, 2024

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