May 22, 2013
Pickin’ in the Park bringing outstanding talent to...
15 May 2013 - Kathy BrowningPickin’ in the Park bringing outstanding talent to Paonia

Amy HelmThe lineup of entertainers for the sixth annual Pickin' in the Park Free Summer Concert Series has now been set. Every Thursday evening in Paonia Town Park starting at 6 p.m. and going until dark, concert-goers are going to have a fantastic musical experience for the entire family.

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Sun shone brightly on dog trials
15 May 2013 - Kathy BrowningSun shone brightly on dog trials

Carol Clawson and Tell did their best to make these yearling ewes follow the course at the 10th annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials over the weekend. Gordon Hebenstreit, president and general manager of the stock dog trials said, “We feel it was a very successful competition … It was a real challenge for the dogs.” Vice president Cheryl Hebenstreit noted, “The sheep were a little tough this year.” And that’s how the competitors like it.It had rained in Hotchkiss all week long. Not a good sign for the big outdoor events scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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City explains tree removal
15 May 2013 - News Release

The City of Delta has removed trees on West 5th Street due to tree roots lifting sidewalks. The city crews will be replacing the sidewalks during the City of Delta's concrete replacement program.

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Gymkhana series begins May 29
15 May 2013 - News Release

Members of the Surface Creek Saddle Club met April 29 to finalize the schedule for the club's annual summer gymkhana series. Each gymkhana will include a barrel race, pole bending and flag race, and each night there will be a unique fun race.

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Delta County Independent

Learn about ag funding programs

The Delta Conservation District (DCD) will host informational meetings for this year's announced funding opportunities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs.

NRCS conservation planner Amanda Ewing and wildlife biologist Tanya Banulis will present the various NRCS programs.

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Agriculture

If you farm or ranch together, you have communication issues

When families farm and ranch together, there are often communication issues. To help local farm and ranching families figure out how to communicate and work together well, and plan for succession of their farms to the next generation, Colorado State University Extension has invited Dr. Ron Hansen, a professor of agriculture economics from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, to present easy-to-understand, common-sense solutions to these issues.

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Agriculture

County opposes new ag youth worker regs

The Board of County Commissioners has gone on record with farm groups across the nation stating opposition to federal rules aimed at restricting youth employment on farms.

The Obama Administration's Department of Labor issued the new regulations last month.

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Agriculture

Selenium management plan for Gunnison basin released

After nearly two years of cooperative efforts, Reclamation has released a blueprint for selenium control in the lower Gunnison River Basin of western Colorado, on behalf of Selenium Management Program partners.  In addition to defining the selenium issues, the document describes a series of cooperative efforts to improve water quality while ensuring water security, environmental compliance, and regulatory certainty for water users in the Gunnison Basin.

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Agriculture

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