DELTA,
the largest community in the county, proclaims itself the “Gateway to the Canyons” on a mural on the south end of town. Delta has a population of about 8,000, with another 5,000 people living in the unincorporated areas surrounding the city. The city boasts an 18-hole golf course, a movie theatre, top-quality medical facilities, a recreation center with an indoor pool, and one of the few drive-in movie theaters remaining in Colorado. The city’s rural atmosphere, friendly residents and mild climate contribute to the quality of life. Delta is located in an agricultural valley and is surrounded by fields of corn, onions, beans and alfalfa. Colorful murals, created by area artists and depicting the city’s heritage, can be seen on buildings in the downtown area. Outdoor sculpture pieces are placed along Delta’s Main Street.
Bill Heddles Recreation Center Confluence Park
“Gateway to the Canyons” mural on Delta’s municipal light and power plant
HELPFUL CONTACTS
Community News/Events Delta County Independent 970-874-4421 www.deltacountyindependent.com Chambers/Visitor Info Cedaredge - 970-856-6961 www.cedaredgecolorado.com www.cedaredgechamber.com Crawford - 970-921-4000 www.crawfordcountry.org Delta - 970-874-8616 www.deltacolorado.org Hotchkiss - 970-872-3226 www.hotchkisschamber.com Orchard City www.orchardcityco.org Paonia - 970-527-3886 www.paoniachamber.com Public Lands/Parks Colorado State Parks parks.state.co.us Colorado Division of Wildlife www.wildlife.state.co.us U.S. Forest Service www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/ Bureau of Land Management Montrose: www.co.blm.gov/ubra/ Grand Junction: www.co.blm.gov/gjra.html Gunnison Gorge: www.co.blm.gov/ggnca/ Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park www.nps.gov/blca/
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