Sheriff Rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - Effective June 29, 2022

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Rescinded in Unincorporated Delta County

 Delta, Colorado—Sheriff Mark Taylor on June 28, 2022, announced that effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022; all stage 1 fire restrictions for unincorporated D...

2022 Primary Election Results

The 2022 Primary Election results will be available online, beginning at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28.

Highway 92 Bridge West of Austin to be Replaced

The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Co. will begin work this week on the project to replace the Highway 92 bridge crossing the Gunnison River, located between the turn off to Highway 65 and Austin. &...

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.