Draft 2027 County Budget Ready for Public Review
Austin, CO · October 31, 2026
Catching the low clouds drifting across the mesa is well worth an early cup of coffee today. Keep a warm layer handy whether you are heading out to the Saturday market stands or staying tucked inside out of the damp air.
The Lead
Delta County has published its proposed 2027 budget for community inspection ahead of formal adoption later this season. Following departmental reviews held throughout October, the preliminary spending draft outlines operational funding across county services, capital improvement projects, and road maintenance disbursements through the Highway User Tax Fund. Printed copies are now available for public examination at the County Administration Building in Delta, with full digital copies posted to the county portal. Electors across the valley are invited to review the draft line items and submit feedback or formal objections before commissioners convene for a dedicated public hearing on the morning of Tuesday, November 17. The board plans to take up final adoption at its December 8 regular session.
Local Pulse
Kellogg Street Crossing Closes for Track Work Roads Crews shut down the rail crossing at Confluence Lake Sunday morning as regional track repairs continue southward.
High School Senior Earns Monthly Town Recognition Schools Orchard City celebrated Cedaredge High senior Kiera Stahly as October student of the month for exceptional academic commitment.
Today's Outlook
- High 62°F · Low 48°F — Drizzle (73% chance of precipitation)
- Grab a light waterproof jacket and an umbrella before heading out today.
What's On Around Town
Today
- Hotchkiss Farmers Market The Creamery Arts Center (165 W Bridge St), Hotchkiss, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Free Fresh regional produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
- Día de Muertos Community Altar Arts on Main (301 Main St), Delta, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Free Community ofrenda honoring departed loved ones with shared photographs and remembrances.
- Rocky Horror Picture Show Paradise Theatre (215 Grand Ave), Paonia, 9:00–11:00 PM · Paid Seasonal screening of the cult classic featuring a live shadow cast.
Tomorrow
- Tai Chi and Qi Gong Class Curtis Hall (226 Grand Ave), Paonia, 6:15–7:30 PM · $10
Monday
- Downtown Delta Partnership Annual Gathering Downtown Delta Partnership (440 Main St), Delta, 5:30–7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Big B's Delicious Orchards
- Bob Kokes planted the first trees along the highway in 1965, but the venture took flight in 1973 when Bernie Heideman started pressing fresh North Fork cider. Today, the Schwartz family keeps the presses running, drawing generations to apple-crowned rope swings.
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