friendliest town around: Welcome to Hotchkiss, Colorado. One Of Delta County's Small Mountain Communities
- 05/07/12 08:45 AM
Welcome to Hotchkiss, Colorado. One Of Delta County's Small Mountain Communities. Those that call Hotchkiss home would say it's the best community Delta, County has to offer. Hotchkiss boasts a rich and varied economy that includes traditional farming and ranching and organic orchards and vineyards and coal mining. The town's elevation is only 5300 feet, so it's perfect for growing a wide variety of fruit. Apple, peach and cherry orchards dot the valley. This small town ( there are less than 1100 people ) is bordered to the north by the Grand Mesa...the world's largest flat top mountain. There are over 300 (11 comments)