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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Sheriff's Office Investigating Disturbance That Left One Male Shot

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Disturbance at home east of Hotchkiss that left adult male with a gunshot wound

Updated June 7, 2023 at 11:00 am

Sheriff Mark Taylor and Detective Sergeant Becker have released an updated statement regarding the dist...

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Delta County News Alert
Posted on: June 6, 2023

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Set for June 15

Older citizens are vital contributing members of American society, and their maltreatment diminishes all of us. Just as we have confronted and addressed the social issues of child abuse and domestic violence, so too can we find solutions to address elder ...

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Delta County News Alert
Posted on: April 27, 2023

Planning Has Begun for the New Playground at the Fairgrounds

Delta, CO (April 27, 2023)

Delta County has started planning the new playground at the Delta County Fairgrounds with funds from the Colorado Health Foundation grant awarded to the county late last year. The process follows the tool kit the Colorado Health ...

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Delta County News Alert
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Medicaid and CHP+ Scams on the Rise

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCFP) has recently been made aware of several consumer scams that are running in multiple states regarding health plan enrollments and coverage; these scams are directed at members and can resul...

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Delta County News Alert
Posted on: March 28, 2023

County Receives $153K for Direct Charging Fast Electric Vehicle Stations

Delta, CO (March 28, 2023) – By the end of 2023, Delta County will have three direct charging, fast-charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations installed, providing additional assurance to both Delta County locals and travelers along the ...

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News Alerts

Posted on: August 31, 2022

North Fork Miners Trail

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Miners Trail offers off highway access for pedestrians travelling back and forth from the North Fork High School, North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation area, and The Nature Connection, to the Delta County Fairgrounds.

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Posted on: September 29, 2021

History of the County

Chief Ouray and Chipeta

Created by the Colorado legislature in 1883, Delta County's history is one of agriculture, mining, and land and water development. Over 100 years ago, the area was the homeland of the Ute Indians, and it includes a portion of the Old Spanish Trail.

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Posted on: September 29, 2021

Living Here

Cyclist Resting in Hammock

Delta County is nestled between the Grand Mesa, the West Elk Mountains, and the Uncompahgre Plateau in western Colorado. The County boasts superb scenery, unending opportunities for outdoor activities, and award winning orchards and wineries.

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Posted on: September 29, 2021

Present-Day Delta County

Confluence Lake

With close 32,000 residents, as well as thousands of visitors who travel from around the world to experience the beauty and culture of this beautiful area, Delta County still offers a sense of a friendly, rural community.

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