• 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

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.

Local Census Jobs

Census workers are DESPERATELY needed in Lake City and Hinsdale County! $16 PER HOUR, FLEXIBLE HOURS. Apply online at https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/how-to-apply.html

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.

New News

Scroggins Resignation

Hinsdale County has bid farewell to County Administrator Jami Scroggins, who resigned her position in early February and spent her last day at the county on Thursday, February 27. Scroggins came to Hinsdale County in July, 2018.

While Hinsdale County continues to search for a permanent administrator after Scroggins' resignation, the Board of County Commissioners has announced a short-term staffing plan. Administrative Assistant Sandy Hines will be the Interim Administrator and handle day-to-day functions, including BOCC meetings. Duties will be added to Finance Director Lynn McNitt's position as well. In addition, the board is exploring hiring a seasoned professional, David Torgler from Delta, Colorado, on a part-time bases to act as advisor and to help with long-term goals.

Thank you Jami and good luck in your future endeavors!

2020 Election Deadlines

Monday, February 24 - the LAST day to register to vote in order to vote in the March 3 presidential primary.

March 3 -  Presidential primary election - All elections are by mail, and only active voters will receive a ballot by mail.

    Be aware, Presidential primary candidate John K. Delaney and Michael F. Bennet has withdrawn from the presidential primary. Although his name appears on the presidential primary ballot, he is not longer running for president.

March 7 - Local Republican and Democratic caucuses

March 17 - Deadline to file as a candidate for county seat by petition

April 24 - Deadline to file as a write-in cadidite

July 9 - Deadline to file as an unaffiliated candidate

June 30 -  Hinsdale County Primary election - County Commissioner District 1 and District 3 seats are up for election as well as Hinsdale County Sheriff.

November 3 - General Election

Employment Opportunity

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -- Hinsdale County is seeking to hire a County Administrator.  This position directs the day-to-day operations of Hinsdale County in accordance with policies and other direction provided by the Hinsdale Board of County Commissioners.   A full job description can be downloaded here. Employment application can be downloaded here. Job description and application are also available by email at: administrator@hinsdalecountycolorado.us or 970-944-2225. Applications are due March 6th at 5:00 p.m. MST.

 

 

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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

    March 4 - (Joint County/Town meeting)

    March 18

    April 1

    April 15

Marketing Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 9 am, Coursey Annex