Delta County Independent

Community newspaper serving Delta County, Colorado, daily online, Thursdays in print.

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If approved by the school board, The policy will be adopted at the Jan. 30 school board meeting. https://t.co/QBE1bOqfg7

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According to Delta County School District Superintendent Caryn Gibson, a county parent made an official request to have the fourth-grade social studies textbook, "A Colorado Story," reconsidered as an acceptable curriculum textbook for fourth grade. https://t.co/EpN6q2cUXX

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As Delta County Commissioner Don Suppes exited the Board of Delta County Commissioners earlier this month, Tuesday morning began with the swearing in of re-elected Commissioner Wendell Koontz and Craig Fuller. https://t.co/wYLcsNx9EG

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The Cedaredge Board of Trustees approved the 2025 town budget last month, but not without some reluctance, and the failure of a motion to adopt new utility rates immediately complicated the revenue projections. https://t.co/ZaJHgwBKtC

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Ripp Lockhart and Juliana Stagner are December's DHS Seniors of the Month. https://t.co/0QcpeqadjC

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Just one act of kindness can boost dopamine for the giver, receiver and everyone who witnesses it, according to PEER Kindness Executive Director Gregory Meadows.
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He is a visionary entrepreneur who adapts well and has the heart and needs of his community in mind, but at the forefront, Delta County resident Trevor Cockrum is a Christian family man with an expanding business. https://t.co/NJmllqgti8

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Two men allegedly opened fire on cattle late last month, killing two, one of which was pregnant, and wounding a third, which also was pregnant. The alleged shooting spree resulted in losses of more than $6,000 to the cattle’s owner. https://t.co/wfOli54pCJ

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Water rates are rising 22% with overall customers bills increasing by 7.7% for all utility services combined https://t.co/VIFCAjXaTl

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Due to Thursday being the National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter, the post offices will be closed. As a result, this week's papers will mail on Friday.

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Don Suppes has attended his last meeting as Delta County District 2 Commissioner. As he reached the end of his second consecutive four-year term, his impending exit did not go down unnoticed.

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The Delta County Board of Commissioners has given Commissioner Don Suppes a heartfelt sendoff. This is his last meeting as commissioner.

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Dry, hazardous conditions made the Paonia Fire Department discontinue Fourth of July firework shows some years ago, creating a void for the town. (Story in replies)

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A lot happened in 2024. This is our way of looking back before we look forward. https://t.co/SKYFs4UyFS

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The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees adopted the 2025 budget and appropriations.
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It’s nice to be paid to have fun, Gary West quipped as he prepares for retirement from the Bill Heddles Recreation Center. His last day is Jan. 3, and his retirement party is the following day from 1-4 p.m. at the rec center. (Link in replies)

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Main Street businesses improve alley entrances through City of Delta matching grants