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JOANN KALENAK, DCCR BLOGGER — In a story published on the front page of last week’s Delta County Independent, Delta Memorial Hospital Special District Board Member Matt Soper falsely claimed that the hospital might be facing bankruptcy. He also falsely Read on…
JOANN KALENAK, DCCR BLOGGER — In a letter submitted early this week to County Administrator Robbie LeValley, local oil and gas watchdog Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) ask for “swift resolution” to what they perceive as a conflict of Read on…
JOANN KALENAK/DCCR BLOGGER — Who doesn’t love a nice trail? Delta County Commissioners, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Town of Hotchkiss, and the Nature Connection are all working together to develop a long-awaited trail from North Fork High School Read on…
JOANN KALENAK, DCCR BLOGGER, 4-14-2022 — Planning Commissioners (PC) met last night to review a red-line draft of proposed changes to Delta County’s Land Use Code, and to discuss the process they will follow before presenting to County Commissioners, who Read on…
JOANN KALENAK/DCCR BLOGGER — In a recent joint work session, County Commissioners, staff and members of the Planning Commission discussed possible changes to the Land Use Code. While no decisions were made since this requires discussion in open business session, Read on…
JOANN KALENAK/DCCR — At yesterday’s Delta County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioners appointed restaurant owner and operator Jeri Roberts to replace Commissioner Mike Lane on the Delta County Board of Health. Roberts, who runs The Stockyards restaurant in Delta, Read on…
JOANN KALENAK/DCCR — At a special meeting earlier this week, Delta County Commissioners denied the development of a 472-acre solar farm on Garnet Mesa with a 2-to-1 vote. While the Planning Commission and county planning staff recommended approval, Commissioners Mike Read on…