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.

April 22, 2026 - By

4/22/26 Pinching HG

4/22/26 OMID is pumping as much water as possible from the river.  The canals are not full; we will start […]

April 22, 2026 - By

4/23/26 Special Board Meeting

Orchard Mesa Irrigation District Mutual Mesa Lateral Enterprise Special Board Meeting Thursday April 23, 2026 – 10:00 A.M.     […]

April 21, 2026 - By

4/21/2026 Mutual Mesa headgate 57

4/21/2026 Mutual Mesa headgate 57. Hg closed with a note, due to lateral line repair.