A rash of thefts and burglaries have prompted Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee to remind area residents to lock their car doors and keep their garage doors closed.

"I would call these crimes of opportunity," Sheriff McKee said. A wide range of things perceived to have value — from antlers in the yard to car stereos — have been reported stolen in recent weeks.

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Congressman Scott Tipton made a brief stop in Delta last Saturday while en route from Grand Junction to Durango.

He and a staff aide met with the county commissioners for about 40 minutes.

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