Orchard Mesa Irrigation District

Orchard Mesa Irrigation District is supplied with water from the Colorado River as part of the Grand Valley Project in the western Colorado portion of the Colorado River Basin. The district has made possible a diverse agricultural economy, where favorable conditions allow growers to produce orchards, vineyards, vegetables, alfalfa and small grains on 9,219 acres (including “Vinelands” area of 591).

6,500parcels

9,219acres

Agricultural Users

Agricultural watering practices account for approximately 80% of all water use annually in Colorado.

Residential Users

Keep your lawn looking green and maintain your lateral while in the growing season.

June 29, 2026 - By

6/29/2026 Stage 2 Drought

June 2026 we are surviving off the storms from last month and hope for rain and cooler temperatures.  As the […]

June 23, 2026 - By

6/23/26 1-145

6/23/26 canal 1 headgate 145 closed due to flooding. Could take up to 2 days to repair.

June 16, 2026 - By

6/16/26 2-137

6/16/26 canal 2 headgate 137 closed due to repair on Meeker St.  6/18/26 this hg is back open.