• Optimized highway 6 design and safety features; • Demolition of old high school; • New state of the art health clinic; • Preservation of historic gymnasium; • Installation of fiber throughout town; • Consolidation of wastewater plant, closing down sewer lagoons; • Construction of multi-modal paths throughout town; • Upgrading government IT capabilities during COVID pandemic; THE ROOTS OF PALISADE’S ECONOMY: PEACHES - WINE – DESERT RECREATION Palisade is nestled along the Colorado River surrounded by agriculture and palisade rock formations. It is one of the most gorgeous desert towns in the US. The famous Palisade Peach was planted in town over 100 years ago by settlers who discovered the advantageous growing conditions. The Palisade Peach is sold all over the US. The history of the Palisade Peach includes immigrants from Europe, WWII army personnel & prisoners of war, migrant workers, midwestern farmers, the many who came to Palisade and set up home. The wine industry has been in the valley as long as the peaches. Prohibition in the 1930’s caused farmers to move to other crops. Today, Palisade is surrounded by over 30 wineries and hosts some of the finest wines in the world. The small community of Palisade stands out for being a prime fruit, wine, and festival destination. It has built itself a reputation as one of the nation’s ‘coolest’ desert towns. Desert recreation enhances the lifestyle that is mixed in with the peach and wine industry. Nestled on the western slope, residents and visitors enjoy a host of outdoor recreation. River floats, road biking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, hunting, wine tasting, fruit canning, and sports shooting at Cameo. Its charming lavender fields, peach orchards, vineyards, wineries, 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 PALISADE, CO
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