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10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

The Paonia Board of Trustees appointed Sergeant Garrett Henderson to the position of police chief on Tuesday following Chief Matthew Laiminger's resignation. The unanimous vote was followed by a standing ovation, and Henderson sealed his swearing in…

The Paonia Board of Trustees appointed Sergeant Garrett Henderson to the position of police chief on Tuesday following Chief Matthew Laiminger's resignation. The unanimous vote was followed by a standing

10/16/2026

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Delta Chamber Foundation have announced the inaugural cohort of 16 participants selected for the launch of LEAD Delta (Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Development).

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Delta Chamber Foundation have announced the inaugural cohort of 16 participants selected for the launch of LEAD Delta (Leadership, Education, Advancement, and

10/16/2026

The Delta County Women’s Giving Club is building momentum after its summer launch and has announced a new partnership with The Grove, which will serve as the club’s home for future quarterly gatherings.

The Delta County Women’s Giving Club is building momentum after its summer launch and has announced a new partnership with The Grove, which will serve as the club’s home for

10/16/2026

The school district has banned Cedaredge Police Chief Dan Sanders from district property through Oct. 1, 2027, after a reported incident of poor conduct at a CHS football game against NFHS on Sept. 25. Sanders denied the allegations on Thursday.

The school district has banned Cedaredge Police Chief Dan Sanders from district property through Oct. 1, 2027, after a reported incident of poor conduct at a CHS football game against

10/15/2026

Paonia is seeking applicants for the position of town administrator. The job posting is up on the GMP website, the executive search firm the trustees decided to contract with.

Paonia is seeking applicants for the position of town administrator. The job posting is up on the GMP website, the executive search firm the trustees decided to contract with. The

10/14/2026

Scenes from Ciderfest at Big B's

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10/14/2026

A growing group of high school mountain bikers from North Fork, Delta, and Cedaredge has officially formed a new team.

A growing group of high school mountain bikers from North Fork, Delta, and Cedaredge has officially formed a new team. After several seasons racing as part of the Montrose High

10/13/2026

Delta County Commissioner Candidates Matt Soper (R) and Nathan Clay (D) participated in a civil candidate forum before about 30 in-person attendees on Monday evening.

Delta County Commissioner Candidates Matt Soper (R) and Nathan Clay (D) participated in a civil candidate forum before about 30 in-person attendees on Monday evening. The Delta County Independent hosted

10/13/2026

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