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 ...

Inaugural Partners Palooza Event Set for May 6

DELTA, CO (March 20, 2023) -- Partners Palooza is set to occur on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Cleland Park in Delta. This event aims to bring awareness to Delta County residents about the numerous resources available to them through more than twenty nonprof...

Public Meeting Agendas and Minutes Are Now Centralized

Information about all public meetings can now be found in the Agendas and Minutes Public Portal. Sign up now to receive notifications about Board of County Commissioner, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Health meetings.

County to Host High Desert Police K-9 Challenge

Delta County to Host High Desert Police K-9 Challenge

DELTA, CO (March — 2023) -- More than 20 police canine teams from around the country will compete on April 22, 2023, in the High Desert Police K9 Challenge at the Delta County Fairgrounds. The...

County Receives Grant to Assist in Crime Prevention

The Crime Prevention Through Safer Streets grant program is providing funds for projects like installing new lighting and fences, removing overgrown vegetation in high-crime areas, and building sidewalks and trails.

Land Use Code Revision Update

(March 10, 2023) – After much scrutiny of the 2021 Land Use Code (LUC), Delta County held a public hearing on February 28th for the public to have the opportunity to speak to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) about their support, &nbs...

North Fork Miners Trail

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.

History of the County

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.

Living Here

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.

Present-Day Delta County

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.