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

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - 6/18/20

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are now in effect for all unincorporated areas of Hinsdale County. As part of the Stage 1 Restrictions, using a fire is prohibited except within permanent fire pits or grates on private property or developed recreation sites. Use of explosive materials is prohibited as well as smoking outdoors. The Stage 1 Fire Restrictions went into effect at 8 a.m. on June 18, 2020.

Resolution 9, Series 2020 - Hinsdale County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Rio Grande National Forest Fire Restraitons

San Juan National Forest Fire Restrictions

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.

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

July 7, 2020
Hinsdale County - COVID-19 cases: 5 positive, 0 active, 26 negative, 8 pending

4 positives have completed their isolation period and have been without fever for more than 72 hours.

Mineral County - COVID-19 cases: 14 positive, which includes 6 active cases, 182 negative, 16 pending

Anyone feeling sick should call Lake City Area Medical Center at 970-944-2331 to report symptoms. If you or someone in your household is sick, please take the time to fill out this SURVEY. It is important to resubmit this survey when your symptoms change. This is designed to help locally track symptomatic people while we prepare for increased testing capabilities.

Anyone who is sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms is required to self-isolate at home.

For up-to-date information:

 

Election Information

The primary election will be held June 30, 2020.

All elections are by mail. The Clerk's Office mails ballots to active voters. If you are not sure you are an active vote, call 970-944-2225, ext. 2. You must be active no later than June 22 to receive a mailed ballot.

June 1 was the last day to change party affiliation.

Unaffiliated voters will receive both Major Party Ballots, but can only vote and return ONE ballot. If both ballots are returned neither vote will be counted.

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COUNTY OFFICE OPERATIONS


5-6-20

Transfer Station SUMMER Hours

Hinsdale County Transfer Station is currently on summer hours. The transfer station is open Tuesday, Wednesday, 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.

Check Employment Opportunities

          Click here to go to the Human Resources page

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

Hinsdale Commissioners will meet in the Coursey Annex, however in-person meetings are limited to ten or less in the Coursey Annex

BOCC Regular Meetings -

July 1 - AGENDA

July 15

Marketing Committee Meeting - June 19

Planning Commission Meeting