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New Playground Is Now Open
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The Town of Paonia was proud to have the new playground grand opening on March 23, 2009. The $120,000.00 project consisted of installing three new large play elements at the historic town park. A new structure for 2-5 year olds, a structure for 5-12 year olds, and a pentaweb climbing unit were welcome additions as well as a new sand play area and individual toddler items.
The project was funded in part through Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), with significant contributions by Colorado Grand, Cocker Kids Foundation, Top O' The Rockies Rally, First Colorado national Bank and Meg O'Shaughnessy.
Over 100 volunteers, 10 of which showed up every volunteer day, came out for three freezing weekends in December and then again in March to complete this community build project. As shown in the slide show, resident children show their appreciation. 
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Highway 133 Access Control Plan
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The Town of Paonia , Colorado Department of Transporation and Delta County are involved in establishing an access control plan along Highway 133. The proposed area starts at the Town wastewater treatment facility (38824 Hwy 133) to the Bowie turnoff; approximately 3.3 miles. The access plan was initiated in 2006 and is slated to be completed in 2008. To see an overview map of the area, click the PDF icon above. To see individual sections, please click on "continue story".
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KEEP IN MIND FOR FALL LEAF COMPOSTING GOES BLUE
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KEEP IN MIND FOR FALL
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Yes, everyone knows composting is usually associated with the color green, but this is Paonia and things are done a little differently around here....
This program is designed to reduce costs associated not only with repairs and maintenance of the leaf vac, but labor costs as well. The Town will not be running the leaf vac until the end of the season.
This program will also make it much easier for those wanting composting material to obtain it. Anyone is welcome to pick up the blue bags from the curb.
Please help this program by not filling the bags with garbage or limbs—only leaves.
How the program works:
Residents:
1) Pick Up FREE Blue Bags at Town hall
2) Fill with LEAVES ONLY—NO GARBAGE
3) Put Bags on Curb
Anyone Wanting Compost Material
1) Pick Up Bags from Curb and Empty into Compost Pile
Please call Town Hall with any questions and
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
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Brief History
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Founded in 1881 by Samuel Wade, Paonia is named for the peony roots he carried with him from Ohio. Significant industries include ranching, mining and orchard farming.
Cattle came first, but in1893, sheep were introduced to the valley. Cowboys organized a secret society called the Cattle Growers Protective Association. When sheep appeared on a cattle range, if legal persuasion failed, sheep were stampeded over bluffs or massacred.
Vast reserves of coal lay buried in the area. The advent of the railroad made the shipping of coal economical and today, coal mining is our major industry.
Paonia is naturally air conditioned by warm air flowing up the valley at night and cool air from the mountains during the day resulting in optimal conditions for growing cherries, apricots, grapes, peaches, plums, pears, nectarines and apples. One of the state’s oldest continuous community celebrations is Cherry Days held over the Fourth of July holiday.
Paonia is a focal point of back roads and trails leading into the forest, attracting hunters, hikers bicyclists and cross-country skiers. Hunters outfit themselves in Paonia before setting out to get their elk, deer and bear. Few places offer such a wonderful combination of climate, scenery, lifestyle and recreation.
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