Delta County Independent

09/01/2026

Last October, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Regional Manager Dana Hlavak approached the Town of Cedaredge about an old,, lackluster agreement with the out-of-town Ginters Grove subdivision that reportedly left responsibilities unclear.

Last October, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Regional Manager Dana Hlavak approached the Town of Cedaredge about an old,, lackluster agreement with the out-of-town Ginters Grove subdivision that reportedly

09/01/2026

The Paonia Board of Trustees hired GMP Consultants to lead their town administrator search, advanced a ma*****na tax ballot measure, reassumed dumpster ownership, and addressed ongoing bear-proofing trash issues and water restrictions.

The Paonia Board of Trustees hired GMP Consultants to lead their town administrator search, advanced a ma*****na tax ballot measure, reassumed dumpster ownership, and addressed ongoing bear-proofing trash issues and

09/01/2026

Delta and North Fork football won, while Cedaredge volleyball stayed unbeaten. Ashton Park won in golf, as area cross country, soccer, and softball teams saw mixed results.

09/01/2026

All seven seats on Paonia's board are full thanks to John Everett being appointed on Aug. 25. Everett moved to Paonia about two years ago to retire but said he found himself growing bored. Citizens told him his interests could benefit the board and …

All seven seats on Paonia's board are full thanks to John Everett being appointed on Aug. 25. Everett moved to Paonia about two years ago to retire but said he

09/01/2026

Weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday, Western Colorado author and illustrator Donald Paul Benjamin published his ninth full-length novel and his fourth collection of cartoons. Then he set his sights on a new literary endeavor: the short story.

Weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday, Western Colorado author and illustrator Donald Paul Benjamin published his ninth full-length novel and his fourth collection of cartoons. Then he set his sights

09/01/2026

Please note: All charges are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty.

08/31/2026

Horses and carriages, classic saloon music, cowboy poetry, old music, chili and line dancing — all this and more were in full force at Pioneer Town Museum's annual Night on the Town Saturday evening.

Horses and carriages, classic saloon music, cowboy poetry, old music, chili and line dancing — all this and more were in full force at Pioneer Town Museum's annual Night on

08/31/2026

The Delta County School Board approved continuing a voluntary MRT pilot, raised substitute pay, updated policies, and authorized vehicle purchases. District enrollment reached 3,604, prompting potential staffing additions.

08/30/2026

Many of our outdoor passions are steeped in tradition, handed down from generation to generation. Most kids learn to hunt and fish from their parents and grandparents. In turn, these kids will hopefully, teach their kids about the sport.

Many of our outdoor passions are steeped in tradition, handed down from generation to generation. Most kids learn to hunt and fish from their parents and grandparents. In turn, these

08/29/2026

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The Cedaredge Board of Trustees is debating whether to assign specific spending percentages to a proposed 1% sales tax ballot measure. While trustees cite budgeting flexibility, trustees and the police