Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Colorado: State & National Resources

  • Downtown Lake City and Town Park

  • Lake San Cristobal Overlook

  • Hinsdale County Courthouse

  • County boat dock at Lake San Cristobal

  • View of Lake San Cristobal from Wupperman Campground

  • Moose at Deer Lakes

  • Ute-Ulay Historic Mine and Townsite Buildings

  • Deer Lakes area

    Deer Lakes Area

Welcome

Hinsdale County, Colorado, is the most remote area in the United States' lower 48. Our beautiful county is covered by mountains, including multiple 14 and 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most roadless areas in the country. The continental divide crosses the county twice, and Hinsdale County is home to three national forests (Rio Grande, GMUG and San Juan) and Bureau of Land Management lands.  With a total area of 1,123 square miles, our county is made up of almost 96.5 percent public land.

The county is home to 774 residents. The only town in Hinsdale County is Lake City. With a population of 374 (at an elevation of 8,671 feet), Lake City is also the county seat.

Whether you are a resident, part time resident or visitor, and whether you come to Hinsdale County to live, work or visit, it is our job to make your experience more enjoyable. Our website is designed to provide information about County government and the community in which we live.

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COUNTY INFORMATION

Workers, Employers Economic Support Information

CARES Act - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is federal government support in the wake of the coronavirus public health crisis and associated economic fallout. Click HERE for a CARES Act Support Guide for workers, families, and employers, which includes information and resources regarding the following:

• Direct Economic Support Payments;
• Unemployment Benefits;
• Paid Sick and Family Leave;
• Food and Nutrition;
• Small Businesses and Nonprofits;
• General Business;
• Nonprofit Support;
• and Other Benefits.

Paying rent, paying bills and food assistance:

http://www.211.org/services/covid19

Numbers for western Colorado;  888-217-1215, 970-244-8400

NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INTO GUNNISON COUNTY PROHIBITED

On April 1, Gunnison County placed portable Variable Message Signs at several locations leading into Gunnison, including on\Hwy 149, mile marker 81. The message on the sign at the Hinsdale County line reads: "Travel to Gunnison for essentials only". Essential travel into Gunnison for grocery shopping, delivery of food, essential business and other essentials is still permitted.Non-essential travel is defined in the Gunnison County Public Health Order. The intent of Gunnison officials is to firmly discourage unnecessary travel to Gunnison County.

STATE ISSUES "STAY AT HOME" ORDERS

March 26, 2020

Governor Polis announced a statewide STAY-AT-HOME order lasting until April 11, 2020.

“Coloradans are living through a global pandemic and this decision was made to help save lives,” said Governor Jared Polis.

This executive order means Coloradans should not be leaving their homes except for critical activities including: 

  • Obtaining food and other household necessities including medicine
  • Going to and from work if you are a critical employee
  • Seeking medical care
  • Caring for dependents or pets
  • Caring for a vulnerable person in another location
  • Cannabis and liquor stores will remain open 
  • Or participating in outdoor recreation at a legally-mandated safe distance of six feet or more from other parties

Read the full order here. Read the FAQ here.

Silver Thread Public Health Amended Public Health Order

March 23, 2020 - 4 pm

COMPLETE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER CAN BE ACCESSED HERE

Hinsdale County, Town of Lake City Declare Local Disaster Emergency

March 14, 2020

On March 14, Hinsdale County and Town of Lake City declared a local disaster emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our communities and neighboring counties.

HINSDALE COUNTY DECLARATION

TOWN OF LAKE CITY DECLARATION

MESSAGE FROM HINSDALE COUNTY

March 17, 2020 - 11:30 am

Hinsdale County together with the Silver Thread Public Health District, Lake City Area Medical Center, and Town of Lake City are working together to reduce the impacts for our community of the COVID 19 pandemic. Hinsdale County is immediately focused on reducing the spread of COVID 19 virus by reducing social contacts, following recommendations for the six-foot distance between persons, frequent sanitation, and appropriate cough/sneeze etiquette. The Silver Thread Public Health District will be issuing amended orders early afternoon today.  Please continue to check their Facebook page for updated information. We realize statewide, regional, and county measures directly impact our friends, families and business owners. Hinsdale County Commissioners remain in contact with state and federal partners, monitoring financial relief options.  We will share that information with you and work together towards economic perseverance and recovery support. 

PARTICIPATE IN THE CENSUS ONLINE

Census employees are distributing packets in Lake City and Hinsdale County starting this week. Most of the country gets their packets in the mail but PO Boxes do not count as an address.The packets are in white plastic "2020Census" bags.

Questionnaire packets will be left on the front porch. Enumerators do not go into houses, they do not need to ask about your family and for the most part, do not need to talk to anyone. They do, however, need to find every place someone lives or could live - rear apartments, garage guesthouses, remote cabins - and leave a packet.

HINSDALE COUNTY RESIDENTS! you don't need to wait for the questionnaires! You can go online right now to https://2020census.gov/en.html and complete the questionnaire online.

 

State of the County

Hinsdale County Board of County Commissioners has released a State of the County report. Download the document here.

County Goals

Hinsdale County Board of County Commissioners has approved the Department & Commission Goals and Strategic Actions for 2020. To download the document, click here.

STAY INFORMED

Monitor the Hinsdale County Emergency Facebook page for up-to-the-minute emergency notifications or information.

   To receive emergency alerts, download the CodeRED app, or register here.

Information

April 3, 2020
Hinsdale County has 1 (one) positive, 0 negative, 1 pending

The resident who tested positive is a female in her 70’s who experienced signs and symptoms in early March and is currently hospitalized. Silver Thread Public Health District has performed an investigation into the case and has contacted others who may have been in contact with this resident.

Anyone in our community who is exhibiting symptoms is asked to self-isolate, during which time health care providers will perform daily follow-ups to monitor symptoms. Unfortunately, testing kits are very limited in rural parts of Colorado as in many other parts of the country so those with  symptoms of conornavirus are monitored in most cases. 80% of cases of conornavirus are mild to moderate. If symptoms worsen, testing may occur.

Facebook Live Video

Dr. Gina Carr, Medical Center at Lake City Area Medical Center, and Silver Thread Public Health Director Tara Hardy answered questions relating to the coronavirus and Hinsdale County's response during a Facebook Live broadcast on March 24, 2020. To watch the video, click on the photo below.

 

 

 

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COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED

Hinsdale County Administrator Office, Courthouse, Coursey Annex, Hinsdale County Road and Bridge S

TRANSFER STATION UPDATE

NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED TEMPORARILY

 

Transfer Station WINTER Hours

Hinsdale County Transfer Station is currently on winter hours. The transfer station is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m.
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How Do I...

Submit a CORA Request

          Download the CORA request form here. Complete and return to the Hinsdale County Administration Office, 311 N. Henson St., Lake City OR email to: Hinsdale County Administrative Assistant.

Submit an Employment Application

           Download an Employment Application here. Submit the application by email to: administrator@hinsdalecountycolorado.us, or by mail to: Hinsdale County, PO Box 277, Lake City, CO 81235.

 

 

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County Meetings

BOCC Regular Meetings - All BOCC meetings will be call-in only until further notice.

    April 1- AGENDA: This is meeting is a call-in meeting. Instructions to call in are on the agenda.

    April 1 - SPECIAL MEETING - AGENDA

 

    April 15

Marketing Committee Meeting -