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Interim superintendent under contract - 2/1/12
McMillan resigns as superintendent - 1/25/11
Elementary students hold book drive in honor of classmate - 2/1/12
City of Delta prepares for a large-scale emergency - 1/25/12
After four months Trustees declare Ryan’s seat vacant - 1/18/12
Paonia holds special meeting concerning Bear Ranch - 1/18/12
Cedaredge house fire results in total loss - 1/11/12
Environmental groups host informational BLM lease meetings - 1/11/12
Officials and advocates say, ‘No more!’ - 1/4/12
Melinda Yager memorial walk will raise awareness of domestic violence - 1/4/12
Colorado now has the most stringent ‘fracing’ rules in nation Local producer supports the new rules - 12/28/11
Concerns over BLM mineral lease sale have locals asking for extension - 12/28/11
Mingen plans to ‘refocus’ school district - 12/21/11
James Moulton arrested, illegal shotgun seized - 12/21/11
Victim to friend: He’s going to kill me Trial date set in Yager slashing case - 12/14/11
Cedaredge police nab fugitive from Ohio - 12/14/11
Chapman to Koch: Join me - 12/7/11
Golf Course revenue falls $52,000 short for the year - 12/7/11
Central Rockies Land Exchange being pursued - 11/30/11
Sheriff plans to reduce recidivism by providing mental health services - 11/30/11
Ryan intends fill term and maintain seat as trustee - 11/23/11
Audit of school district shows healthy financial picture; one finding shows $30K in comped lunches - 11/23/11
Cedaredge pays tribute - 11/16/11
Taps for a tap and other watery tales in Orchard City - 11/16/11
Bulldogs on fire in first game of playoffs - 11/9/11
Community sounds off on election results - 11/9/11
Special
House Districts and how they affect Delta County Voters - 1/18/12
Chapman letter to Koch
Hotchkiss Warns Residents Not To Drink From Tap - 8/31/11
Featured Column
Demonic mittens, Norwegian folk lore, and more - 2/1/12
Enjoy winter squash any time of year! - 1/25/12
The Year 2012…the coming apocalypse and other terrors - 1/18/12
34,500 waffle irons
Looking back at 2011: Part 2 - 1/4/12
Looking back at 2011 - 12/28/11
Enjoy the warm comfort of your food during the cold winter months - 12/28/11
Christmas Spirit… the joy of Charlie Brown trees - 12/21/11
Holidays with the in-laws - 12/7/11
Blended Families…The Joy of Adoption 11/16/11
Opinion
The silence can be deafening - 2/1/12
Letters to the Editor - 2/1/12
Where is my letter? - 1/25/12
Letters to the Editor - 1/25/12
Looking for a big box - 1/18/12
Letters to the Editor - 1/18/12
The wonder of WSERC - 1/11/12
Letters to the Editor
New year, new laws and old problems - 1/4/12
Is it complete incompetence or outright lying? - 12/28/11
Letters to the Editor - 12/28/11
From all of us to all of you - 12/21/11
Letters to the Editor - 12/21/11
Just say it: “I don’t like the guy.” - 12/14/11
Letters to the Editor - 12/14/11
Getting the jilt from PILT - 12/7/11
Again, we talk about respect - 11/30/11
Letters to the Editor 11/30/11
The truth is in their votes - 11/23/11
Letters to the Editor
It takes a village – and the labor department - 11/16/11
More limited access coming - 11/9/11
Letters to the Editor - 11/9/11
Business
Visit Classic Computers in Delta for all of your computer needs - 1/18/12
Turn treasures into cash and buy at a bargain at Wildcat Trading and Pawn - 1/11/12
Surface Creek Veterinary opens state of the art clinic - 12/28/11
West’s Home Center offers quality, American-made products - 12/21/11
Help for business owners is just a phone call away—and it’s free - 11/30/11
Passion for pets is evident at Little Creatures Pets - 11/16/11
Getting in hot water can be healthful - 11/9/11
Recreation
They are not just for protection - 2/1/12
Some icy thoughts about fishing - 1/25/12
Put it together and make it work - 1/18/12
Times – They have changed 1/11/12
They are much more than just gadgets - 1/4/12
Looking back, maybe I married an indoor girl - 12/28/11
Take a picture - it lasts longer - 12/21/11
Two types of rabbit fever - 12/14/11
Finding that perfect gift - 127/11
You can always stuff it - 11/30/11
Not ready to give it all up - 11/23/11
How to guarantee the loss of hunting privilege - 11/16/11
A go-to guy - 11/9/11
Education
The cost of resignation - 2/1/12
County schools make the grade - 125/12
County’s special education program is high performing - 1/11/12
Hotchkiss K-8 gives Helping Hands some helping hands - 12/28/11
Life Skills produces classroom success at Hotchkiss K-8 - 12/21/11
Sun sets on solar project for schools - 11/23/11
Police Blotters
Delta County Sherrif's Blotter - 2/1/12
Police Blotter - City of Delta 2/1/12
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 2/1/12
Delta County Sherrif's Blotter - 1/25/12
Police Blotter - City of Delta 1/25/12
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 1/25/12
Police Blotter - Town of Paonia 1/25/12
Delta County Sherrif's Blotter - 1/18/12
Police Blotter - City of Delta 1/18/12
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 1/18/12
Delta County Sherrif's Blotter - 1/11/12
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 1/11/12
Police Blotter - Town of Paonia 1/11/12
Police Blotter - City of Delta 1/4/2012
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 1/4/2012
Delta County Sherrif's Blotter - 12/21/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 12/21/11
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 12/21/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 12/14/11
Hotchkiss Marshall's Report - 12/14/11
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 12/14/11
Delta County Sheriff’s Blotter - 12/7/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 12/7/11
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 12/7/11
Police Blotter - Town of Paonia 12/7/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 11/30/11
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 11/30/11
Delta County Sheriff’s Blotter - 11/23/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 11/23/11
Police Blotter - Town of Cedaredge 11/23/11
Police Blotter - Town of Paonia 11/23/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 11/16/11
Delta County Sheriff’s Blotter - 11/9/11
Police Blotter - City of Delta 11/9/11
Police Department - Town of Cedaredge 11/9/11
Police Blotter - Town of Paonia 11/9/11
Food / People
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 1/25/12
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 1/18/12
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 1/11/12
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 1/4/12
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 12/28/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 12/21/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 12/14/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 12/7/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 11/30/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 11/23/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts 11/16/11
Peggy’s Potpourri - A Collection of Recipes, Hints & Thoughts11/9/11
Politics
Dem candidate for 3rd Congressional Dist. visits Delta - 1/11/12
Don Coram seeks re-election in House District 58 - 11/23/11
Stechert announces bid for Commissioner in Delta County District 3 - 11/23/11
Congressman Tipton out and about in Delta County - 11/23/11
Sports
Lady Panthers at the top, and staying there - 2/1/12
Lady Bruins outscored twice over the weekend - 2/1/12
Bruins continue to struggle on the court -2/1/12
Bulldogs pin Bears in home dual - 2/1/12
Cedaredge Bruins lose all four weekend games - 1/25/12
Screaming Eagles take North Fork - 1/18/12
Panthers split the week - 1/18/12
Lady Bruins win one of two over the weekend - 1/18/12
Tail of two Eagles - 1/18/11
The gym: where sports and art meet - 1/11/12
New law said to make athletics safer at all levels - 1/11/12
Crawford star to shine in Vegas
Lady Panthers pounce on competition in the new-year - 1/11/12
Drillers start slow but finish strong in winter tournament - 1/4/12
Delta softball receives awards - 1/4/12
Powderhorn up and running - 12/28/11
A true wrestling brotherhood - 12/28/11
World class North Fork baseball player - 12/28/11
Delta County represented in Warrior Classic
Spreading the cheer all around - 12/21/11
Bruins and Bulldogs face off at Bank of the West tournament - 12/21/11
Delta wrestling tournament produces big results - 12/14/11
Delta boys’ basketball team strong headed to County tournament Lady Pathers split two games -12/14/11
Hotchkiss honors fall sports 2011 - 12/14/11
Hotchkiss basketball still finding their path - 12/14/11
Lady Eagles still too hot to handle Hotchkiss boys upset Eagles in final quarter 12/14/11
Hotchkiss eighth graders and Delta seventh graders dominate tournament - 12/14/11
Eagles honor alumni with dominating win - 12/7/11
Eagles, Panthers and Bruins gain experience at CMU - 12/7/11
Lady Eagles look to winning tradition - 11/30/11
Lady Panthers on the prowl - 11/30/11
Hotchkiss almost whole - 11/30/11
Bruins looking to rebound from last year - 11/30/11
North Fork Karate tournament expands - 11/23/11
Lady Bruins set in new system - 11/23/11
Panthers ready to hoop it up - 11/23/11
Bulldogs could not survive Tiger attack - 11/23/11
Bulldogs bite too sharp for Cougars - 11/16/11
Tigers roar through first round against Wolverines in Parker - 11/16/11
Panthers fall in final game - 11/9/11
Middle school basketball seasons starts - 11/9/11
North Fork
Senator Gail Schwartz holds hearing in Hotchkiss over gas lease proposal - 2/1/12
North Fork artists aim to get state recognition for creative district - 2/1/12
Town of Paonia considers a letter of opposition to Bear Ranch exchange - 2/1/12
Paonia’s finance officer faces criminal prosecution - 2/1/12
Orton Family Foundation to support North Fork sprucing - 1/25/12
Town of Paonia drafting letter requesting withdrawal of gas lease parcels - 1/25/12
Hotchkiss trustees pick and choose donation recipients - 1/18/12
Run like the wind! - 1/18/12
Crawford council is for oil and gas development, with some changes - 1/11/12
Grand Avenue bridge repairs frustrate county engineer - 12/21/11
Commissioners write letter supporting Bear Ranch Land Exchange - 12/21/11
Dave’s Delivery is just awesome Business venture helps special needs boy find a place in the community 12/21/11
Crook endorses Steckel for mayor; trustees vote to offer only mail election - 12/14/11
Subway makes its way to Hotchkiss with town approval - 12/14/11
History comes alive for Montessori students - 11/30/11
Two die in fiery Highway 92 crash - 11/23/11
Benefit concert to be held for local musician - 11/16/11
Surface Creek
Colorado Snow Mobile Association comes to Cedaredge - 2/1/12
Grand Mesa Summit Challenge brings sled dog races to town - 2/1/12
Girls walk away from rollover accident on Cedar Mesa hill - 2/1/12
VIP sled dog race stirs the mush between commissioners Cedaredge mayor - 2/1/12
Alcohol and juvenile make for eventful evening - 1/25/12
Cedaredge trustees address short agenda - 1/25/12
Fire Department called to Horizons for dryer fire - 1/25/12
Dumped pup causes anxiety for witness - 1/18/12
Granny walking for a purpose - 1/18/12
Variety show: Orchard City meeting devoted to miscellany - 1/18/12
Investigation reveals that marijuana grow is in compliance with law - 1/11/12
Cedaredge moves forward with new civic center planning - 1/11/12
Cedaredge Lodge opens house and hearts to collect gifts for shelters - 12/21/11
Orchard City meeting a little long, but productive - 12/21/11
Cedaredge youngster makes the cut for football greatness - 12/14/11
Giving Tree provides gifts for children - 12/14/11
Town of Cedaredge passes 2012 budget Meskel says “no” - 12/14/11
2012 Cedaredge budget reduces reserves across the board - 12/7/11
Cedaredge Kicks off holiday season on Dec. 3 - 11/30/11
Accident on leaves car parts and hay strewn over East Main - 11/30/11
Cedaredge Lodge hosts Thanksgiving dinner for community - 11/23/11
Vendors needed for CMS craft fair fundraiser - 11/23/11
Trustees set up fund for private golf course contributions - 11/23/11
Cedaredge K-9 sniffs out more dope - 11/9/11
Cedaredge captures state marching band title - 11/9/11
Delta
Increase in bed nights necessitates hire of administrator for Abraham Connection - 2/1/12
Morfin asks judge for as much prison ‘time as possible’ - 2/1/12
Arsonist turns himself in, says ‘I want to go back to prison’ - 1/25/12
Delta receives river diffuser awards - 1/25/12
Farmworker housing in Delta opens with 9 percent occupancy rate - 1/18/12
Melinda Yager remembered and honored on anniversary of her death - 1/11/12
Delta City Council contemplates Renaissance Fair - 1/11/12
Delta City Council considers local preferences for bidding - 1/11/12
Getting the most bang for your buck: Which grocery store offers the best prices? - 12/28/11
Kishbaugh pleads guilty to sex exploitation of child - 12/28/11
Vicencio pleads guilty to sexual assault on a child - 12/28/11
Abraham Shelter receives donation from DMVTC - 12/21/11
Delta City Council tends to business - 12/14/11
Four Delta residents arrested for distributing meth, cocaine and marijuana - 12/7/11
Poets, travelers and soldiers of fortune: Delta-based group brings history to life - 12/7/11
Delta students raise money for educational opportunities - 11/30/11
Jahani – Peper trial could begin in June -11/16/11
City of Delta and Delta County discuss annexation of airport commercial area - 11/9/11
Around the Region
Gas Collaborative group meets to discuss BLM August lease sale - 2/1/12
Delta County Health Department concerned about new entitlements - 2/1/12
Commissioners hear plea to oppose Flaming Gorge pipeline - 2/1/12
Domestic violence issue nets animal cruelty charge for Delta man - 1/25/12
State Patrol determines cause of accident that resulted in two deaths - 1/25/12
Serra sentenced on sex and bond charges - 1/25/12
County Foreclosure numbers decrease...finally
Mastering the art of the spoken word - 1/11/12
DMEA board votes for rate increase - 12/21/11
Will somebody please tell me why…? - 12/14/11
Will somebody please tell me why…?
DMEA renegotiates with Asplundh for reimbursement and new guidelines - 12/7/11
DMEA customers will get a jolt in their bills - 12/7/11
Canine parvo cases on the rise in Delta County - 11/16/11
Lawyer blames failing economy on federal government overregulation - 11/9/11
Adult at-risk population on the rise - 11/9/11
Delta, Montrose Leagues of Women Voters merge - 11/9/11
4-Hers showcase annual award ceremony - 11/9/11
Vital Statistics
Birth Announcements 2/1/12
Obituaries - 2/1/12
Birth Announcements - 1/25/12
Obituaries - 1/25/12
Birth Announcements - 1/18/12
Obituaries - 1/18/12
Birth Announcements 1/4/12
Obituaries - 1/11/12
Birth Announcements - 1/11/12
Birth Announcements 12/21/11
Obituaries -12/21/11
Birth Announcements 12/14/11
Obituaries - 12/14/11
Birth Announcements - 12/7/11
Obituraries - 12/7/11
Birth Announcements - 11/30/11
Obituaries - 11/30/11
Birth Announcements - 11/23/11
Obituaries - 11/23/11
Birth Announcements - 11/16/11
Birth Announcement - 11/9/11
Student of the Week
Ellen McKinney - Student of the week 2/1/12
Nikki Buhrdorf - Student of the week 1/25/12
Bethany Cox - Student of the week 1/18/12
Jesus Campas - Student of the week 1/11/12
Bryn Marah - Student of the week 1/4/12
Kelsey Spadafora - Student of the Week 12/28/11
Willy Corey - Student of the Week
Austin Hines - Student of the Week 12.14.11
Mary Moll - Student of the Week 12/7/11
Michael Barnosky - Student of the week 11/30/11
Joe McChesney - Student of the week 11/23/11
Student of the week - Brenda Suarez 11/16/11
Sheila Damazo - Student of the week 11/9/11