The Crawford community enjoyed a number of pre-Christmas activities following the recent Thanksgiving Holiday. Temperatures in the low fifties and forties made for a pleasant afternoon and brisk evening.

The first annual Power of Community 1K Dish & Dash organized by Delta Health Foundation and Delta Health was a huge success as community members, hospital oncology staff, Delta High School students and Delta Fire Department staff along with several local food pantries gathered to support…

There was a lot to capture during the four-day Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia this past weekend. On today’s Back Page Feature, we narrowed it down to Saturday in the park.

Applefest is back and is all about celebrating all that Cedaredge has to offer.

On Saturday evening, at the end of the day that marked the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, the Town of Cedaredge saw a special tribute to America in front of The Pondy on Main Street.

Ardon Barnes served in Vietnam, survived a stroke, then rekindled his communication skills by writing poetry. Fast-forward to this year and the U.S. Air Force veteran teamed up with Bobby Tomberlin, a Nashville musician as the two collaborated to tell Ardon’s story in song.

Rock n’ Roots Farms outside of Paonia, is just what the doctor ordered. Well, maybe not the doctor, but certainly family, friends and community members are on board with the concept of growing food for medicine in the North Fork Valley.

Teachers, youth leaders and parents expend a lot of energy encouraging young people to set and achieve goals. So, what happens when the youngster in question is a self-starter?

After a challenging year due to COVID, the Valley Youth Orchestra (VYO) is looking ahead to building up its membership and its upcoming concerts.

The Delta County Fair’s Dodge Ram Rodeo was the real game Saturday night, ensuring the grandstands were properly packed full of spectators.

Apollo Rodriquez stands and moves into the spotlight at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Brandishing a recently dyed-red, cropped-to-his-ears haircut, he turns to face the audience, and lifts his eyes.

Walking up to the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center on Friday night, one could not help but notice the large crowd.

The ReFind Art Festival at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center (GMAEC) was born into a world riddled with COVID-19. Though plans for this event, which challenges local artists to make art out of recycled materials, had been planned since before the pandemic, it was ultimately altered and a…

Downstream the Colorado is a mighty river irrigating and providing power to the Southwestern United States.

This Saturday, June 5, the duo known as “Freddy and Francine’’ will be performing in person at the magical Poulos Park in Paonia as part of the “Live Music Still Soothes the Soul’’ concert series.

Editor’s note: This is part of a sporadic series about Colorado’s Scenic Highways and Byways.

Ever turn down the chance to stare an artistic challenge of some form in the face and overcome it?

Every now and then humans have a well defined “full circle” moment. For KVNF’s producer/host Kori Stanton that moment came following a series of awards and honors for her work at the small community radio station in her hometown.

There might be a dozen ways to tell the story of athlete, coach and athletic official Dan Cholas.

Staff Report

On April 15, 1981, a mining disaster at the Dutch Creek No. 1 Mine outside of Redstone, Colorado, claimed the lives of 15 coal miners. A methane and coal dust explosion hit the 102 longwall development section of the mine operated by Mid-Continent Resources around 4 p.m.on a Wednesday afternoon.

When it comes to water, the Delta County area often does not have what the companies wish they did.

Updated in 1977, Hazel Baker Austin’s book “Surface Creek Country” chronicles the history of the region’s vintage schoolhouses. The back cover of her informative volume features a hand-drawn map depicting the general locations of no fewer than 20 schools ranging from Sand Creek School to the…

Spring time is the perfect time to get outdoors, soak up the sun, or just play a bit. If you’ve been looking for a fun sport that you can enjoy year round, why not try disc golf?

By Lucas Vader

By Don Benjamin

Editor’s note: This is part of a sporadic series on scenic byways and highways in Southwest Colorado. All photos are from CDOT’s website and show some of the beauty of our part of the state.

By Lisa Young

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By Mckenzie Moore

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This year, nonprofits of Delta County came together for a combination between a wholesome show of Christmas spirit and a bit of friendly competition.

By Don Benjamin

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By Lucas Vader

High Country News celebrates 50 years of covering the ever-changing American West. While headquartered in Paonia, Colorado, the iconic magazine’s staff are spread across the country covering stories from the Great Plains to the Pacific Coast.

By Don Benjamin

By Lucas Vader

At Starbeam Studios, “It’s all about the relationship,” and even during this time of uncertainty, classes and even performances (to an extent) have been taking place.

By Lisa Young

By Don Benjamin

Out here in the Western United States, there’s a term that flatlanders may be completely unaware of: fourteener.

By Lisa Young

Even though the doctors initially told him he would need to stay in the hospital until Aug. 20, 12-year-old Gage Adam was determined to show his pig at the Delta County Fair. Although he improved from a serious injury at remarkable speed and made it home just in time for the fair, the story …

The Pine Gulch Fire, a wildfire situated less than 20 miles north of Grand Junction, continues to burn as firefighters from around the state join with regional crews to battle the blaze. In all, nearly 800 personnel are involved in fighting the ever-growing fire. Hot, dry conditions with sin…

By Lucas Vader

By Lisa Young

By Mckenzie Moore

Allison Koehn, 5, stood in the doorway peering at the floor and walls as a smile spread across her face. Her pink house had been delivered and constructed by Make-A-Wish volunteers. Now it was time to move in.

By Lucas Vader

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By Mckenzie Moore

Betsy Krager enjoys giving back. She found a way to give back and involve her hobby of quilting through the organization, Quilts of Valor.

A week ago from Friday, Delta County’s variance request was accepted by the state. With that, the county took another large step toward waking up entirely. Throughout the following week, numerous businesses in Delta County stepped up to take advantage of the loosened restrictions and to invi…

By Mckenzie Moore

As far back as Don Benjamin can remember, he enjoyed writing. Now, he is getting ready to release his first novel.