MACK, Colo. — Mesa County public-safety officials say this year’s three-day Country Jam music festival concluded with minimal criminal activity and manageable medical needs, according to statistics released by the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and Lower Valley Fire Department.
Law-Enforcement Activity
- MCSO issued one summons for under-age drinking and made a single arrest — a woman cited for criminal trespass, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct before being removed from the grounds.
- No counterfeit identification cases were reported.
- CSP conducted 61 traffic stops, making one DUI arrest; no DUI-related crashes occurred.
- Deputies responded to fewer than ten physical fights and fewer than ten verbal altercations.
Medical and Fire Responses
Lower Valley Fire personnel handled:
- 81 total patient contacts — primarily for respiratory issues, heat-related illness and wound care.
- 8 transports to local hospitals.
- 4 fire-related calls and two carbon-monoxide complaints.
Overall Assessment
Officials credited cooperative concertgoers and seamless coordination among law-enforcement, fire and EMS agencies for the event’s smooth operation. “We would like to thank those who attended for doing so in a respectful manner. We would also like to thank our law enforcement, medical, and safety partners for their professionalism and making Country Jam a success,” the Sheriff’s Office said in the release.
The annual festival in Mack, Colorado, draws tens of thousands of country-music fans and routinely involves a multi-agency public-safety presence to manage crowds, traffic and medical needs.