First Mesa County Baby of 2016

Happy Birthday to Aksel!

Mesa County welcomes first new citizen of 2016.

On Friday January 1st at 2 a.m. Lars and Amanda became parents for the first time. At seven pounds, four ounces and 19 inches long, Aksel Christian Beckham Irion made his mark. What a great name!

What a great way to ring in the New Year. Congratulations.

Here's the story from Tanni Deb at KKCO-TV News.