Delta County Independent

01/04/2026

A winter storm gripped the landscape as it lumbered over the nearby hills. The cloud ceiling dropped, skimming the treetops. Fog trundled through branches and bushes as dampness penetrated hat and coat. Sleet blew into my face when I trotted acro…

A winter storm gripped the landscape as it lumbered over the nearby hills. The cloud ceiling dropped, skimming the treetops. Fog trundled through branches and bushes as dampness penetrated hat

01/04/2026

My relationship with dogs has been lifelong. Some of my relationships have been professional, from hunting dogs, to K9s with law enforcement, and to scent tracking dogs with search and rescue. I firmly believe that dogs truly are without sin and hav…

My relationship with dogs has been lifelong. Some of my relationships have been professional, from hunting dogs, to K9s with law enforcement, and to scent tracking dogs with search and

01/02/2026

The Delta City Council launched an early discussion in December about alternative water-resiliency projects, responding to rapidly rising costs in the city’s cooperative water treatment effort’s plans for a new plant near Ridgway.

The Delta City Council launched an early discussion in December about alternative water-resiliency projects, responding to rapidly rising costs in the city’s cooperative water treatment effort’s plans for a new

01/01/2026

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01/01/2026

As 2025 concludes, the Delta County real estate market reflects a transition away from the volatility of the post-pandemic period toward more stable conditions. Following two years marked by uncertainty, the market in 2025 shifted from scarcity and …

As 2025 concludes, the Delta County real estate market reflects a transition away from the volatility of the post-pandemic period toward more stable conditions. Following two years marked by uncertainty,

01/01/2026

Persistent high temperatures this winter have left Colorado’s mountains more brown than white this year with Grand Mesa well below average for snowpack.

12/31/2025

When young entrepreneurs at Olathe and North Fork high schools stood in front of local leaders, business owners and their teachers and families at two Spark Lab events last week, they had just around two minutes to pitch their ideas.

When young entrepreneurs at Olathe and North Fork high schools stood in front of local leaders, business owners and their teachers and families at two Spark Lab events last week,

12/31/2025

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

12/31/2025

As the year concludes, we compiled a reflection on our favorite stories throughout the year.

12/30/2025

GMAEC introduces "When Words Become Breath," Black Eyed Pea Jubilee, Crawford Fest, etc.

12/28/2025

Were you dreaming of a white Christmas? I know I was more than dreaming of one. I was seriously thinking about snow and ice crystals. It seems like the less snow we have the more I’ve grown to appreciate it.

Were you dreaming of a white Christmas? I know I was more than dreaming of one. I was seriously thinking about snow and ice crystals. It seems like the less

12/27/2025

Crawford town officials have approved a balanced 2026 budget that maintains core services while preparing for major long-term investments in Crawford’s water and wastewater systems.