The North Fork Mosquito Abatement District, originally named the Paonia Mosquito Control District, was formed in 1980 to help control the mosquito population of the North Fork area of Delta County, Colorado.  Originally, the District followed the same boundaries as the Delta County Fire Protection District No. 3, but now has been expanded to include the area from Bowie to just west of Hotchkiss.  A map of the district is available at the County Clerk's office and is posted online here.  The District is funded by a property tax levy and is managed by a five-member Board, who are elected by the voters in the District every two years for staggered four-year terms (two or three members coming up for election at a time).  

 
    This web site is an experiment in streamlining the governing process while at the same time making it completely transparent and open to public input.  Feel free to explore the site (which will be continually expanding) and contribute your comments and suggestions by clicking the "comment" button at the bottom of the page.  If you are interested in becoming more actively involved, volunteer to help with various tasks and to contribute your knowledge and talents.  The public is always invited to the Board Meetings, which are held from April to October on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in either Hotchkiss Town Hall or the Paonia library.  Check those places or the Announcements page for meeting location and agenda.  

     Mosquito control is always a community effort.  The more breeding sites we can identify and eliminate or treat, the fewer mosquitoes we will have to contend with.  Many communities have been able to eliminate spraying almost completely because they are so vigilant about prevention.  There are many things you can do to help reduce the nuisance and health threat of mosquitoes.  Please report any potential breeding sites you know about to make sure they're mapped and attended to.  If you are getting a lot of mosquitoes in your area, please call the "hot line" at 527-6681 or report it on this web site. 

    Thank you for helping our community be healthy and safe.