Delta County, Colorado Public Records

Delta County is located in the western part of Colorado, with the Gunnison River running through it.

Delta County was founded on February 11, 1883. It was named for the Delta post office, which was in turn named for the triangular shape of the area.

Delta County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners, elected at large to serve four-year terms. There are also two elected county officials, the county assessor and the county clerk, who each serve four-year terms.

The county's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and the oil and gas industry. Major crops include corn, wheat, barley, and hay. Oil and gas production has increased significantly in recent years, with the county becoming one of the top producing counties in the state.

The county is home to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Other popular attractions include the Uncompahgre National Forest, the San Juan National Forest, and the Blue Mesa Reservoir.

The county has a total area of 1,149 square miles, of which 1,129 square miles is land and 20 square miles is water. The highest point in Delta County is Red Mountain, at 11,988 feet above sea level.

Delta county Colorado courts handle felony cases, civil cases less than 15,000 dollars, traffic violations, infractions, misdemeanors, small claims and orders of protection. Delta district courts preside over civil trials of $15,000 and above, criminal, probate, juvenile, domestic relations, mental health cases and appeals from county courts.