This section will help you discover which of Western Colorado's thriving rural communities you want to call home.
Paonia lies on the North Fork River at the base of 11,400 foot Mount Lamborn, near the head of the North Fork Valley. Warm air flowing up the valley at night, and cool air from the mountains during the day, have created the perfect environment for agriculture, earning Paonia’s reputation as Colorado’s “farm to table”…… continue reading
Hotchkiss is located at a natural crossroads in the North Fork Valley, at the intersection of Highways 133 and 92, making it the hub of the North Fork Valley with easy access to Delta and points beyond. The Hotchkiss area is the center of fruit production and processing, and is home to the Gunnison Gorge.…… continue reading
Crawford, or “Crawford Country” as it is sometimes referred to, is located in southeast Delta County and includes the hamlet of Maher in Montrose County. This small town combining an artisan community with an historic cattle town – cattle drives through the middle of town are not uncommon – is located on the West Elk…… continue reading
Cedaredge is located in north-central Delta County, at the gateway to the Grand Mesa, with hundreds of lakes to fish, renowned snowmobiling trails, and is home to the Powderhorn Ski area. With a population of approximately 2,300 (plus out-of-town residents), it is a vibrant community of longtime locals and newer transplants. The 18-hole Cedaredge Golf…… continue reading
Orchard City is comprised of three communities – Austin, Cory and Eckert, that came together in the early 20th century to form the municipality. Centrally located in Delta County, it provides easy access to all of the towns and attractions in the area. Orchard City retains its historic charm and economic base as a fruit-growing…… continue reading
Lying in the delta where the Gunnison River and Uncompahgre River intersect, Delta is the county seat of Delta County and is the historic center of the area where the Ute Indians would gather at the landmarked Ute Council Tree. While traditional trades like farming and ranching are important components of the local economy, Delta…… continue reading
Links to regional local businesses in Delta County. … continue reading
Delta County Government, Colorado State Government, and Guides to Colorado Travel… continue reading
PAONIA: The Bross Hotel | HOTCHKISS: Leroux Creek Inn | CEDAREDGE Creek Side B&B