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.

May 8, 2026 - By

5/8/26 MM-26a

5/8/26 Mutual Mesa headgate 26A off for repair along the lateral line should be back open later today.  Hg MM-26A […]

May 5, 2026 - By

5/5/26 MM – 7,8,9 update all of MM

5/5/2026 Mutual Mesa headgates 7, 8 & 9 are shut off due to flooding. Should be back on tomorrow.  5/6/2026 […]

May 4, 2026 - By

5/4/26 1-147

5/4/2026 Canal 1 headgate 147 closed for culvert repair, should reopen 5/5/26.