• 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

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Now Available for Public Review and Comment

A draft of Hinsdale County’s updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is now available for public review and comment. The plan assesses risks posed by natural and man-made hazards, identifies ways to reduce those risks, and allows Hinsdale County to be eligible for funding from FEMA. In addition, the plan identifies goals and a variety of projects that will help to reduce losses from hazard events before they occur. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) including representatives from Hinsdale County, Town of Lake City and other community stakeholders has worked to update the current plan over the past nine months.

Public comment on the draft plan is now being sought. The plan can be downloaded for review by clicking here (large file). Comments can be submitted here. Following the public comment period, the plan will be finalized and submitted for FEMA review and approval. Public comments will be accepted until December 2, 2019.

A hard copy of the plan draft is also available for review at the Hinsdale County Administration Officer, 311 N. Henson Street, Lake City.

For more information, contact Sandy Hines, 970-944-2225 or email to: office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us

DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE

December 2, 2019, 10 a.m. County Treasurer's Office, located in the Hinsdale County Courthouse, 317 North Henson Street in Lake City.

Tax liens will be sold on each lot, tract, parcel or group of real estate in Hinsdale County on which 2018 taxes have not been paid. The purchaser shall pay the taxes, interest, advertising, city services, and other charges due thereon and will a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

A complete list of properties is available for download here.

ROAD AND BRIDGE AUCTION

Hinsdale County Road and Bridge Department is auctioning off excess equipment.  This equipment can be viewed online at AuctionTime.com.

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

Sara Gutterman, Hinsdale County Commissioner

Lake City resident Sara Gutterman (left) was sworn in October 7, 2019, as Hinsdale County Commissioner, District 3, by County Clerk Joan Roberts. Sara was appointed to the seat by the Hinsdale County Democrats after unanimous agreement of the party vacancy committee during a special meeting on Friday evening, October 4. Gutterman fills the seat of resigning commissioner Stan Whinnery until the seat is up for re-election in November 2020.

2020 LODGING TAX GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Hinsdale County Lodging Tax Board is currently accepting applications for Lodging Tax Grants to be distributed in 2020. Application forms, requirements and restrictions are available at the Hinsdale County Commissioner's office, at 311 N. Henson St., Lake City, CO 81235 or at www.hinsdalecountycolorado.us.  Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified prior to the end of the year.  Applicants who received funding in 2019 must provide an accounting of all monies spent in 2019 in addition to completing a new application.  Contact County Administrative Assistant Sandy Hines at 970-944-2225 or email office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us with questions.

Pursuant to statute, all revenue collected from tax on lodging sales is credited to a special fund designated as the Hinsdale County Lodging Tax Fund, and can be used only to advertise and market tourism in accordance with law, for the benefit of those unincorporated areas and municipalities from which the lodging tax originates.

MARKETING COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

HINSDALE COUNTY MARKETING COMMITTEE is making a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 2020 MARKETING PLAN which includes: 1) Social Media Management & Marketing and 2) Public Relations Management. For a copy of the complete RFP, contact Sandy Hines at 970-944-2225 or office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us.  SEALED BID proposals will be accepted until November 22, 2019, at 5 p.m. by mail to: Hinsdale Marketing Committee, PO Box 277, Lake City, CO 81235; or in person at 311 North Henson St., Lake City, CO 81235. Sealed bids should say “2020 Marketing Plan Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

HINSDALE COUNTY MARKETING COMMITTEE and LAKE CITY/HINSDALE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is making a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 2020 WEBSITE REDESIGN. which seeks a qualified individual or entity to further develop or redesign the current website, lakecity.com. For a copy of the complete RFP, contact Sandy Hines at 970-944-2225 or office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us.  SEALED BID proposals will be accepted until November 22, 2019, at 5 p.m. by mail to: Hinsdale Marketing Committee, PO Box 277, Lake City, CO 81235; or in person at 311 North Henson St., Lake City, CO 81235. Sealed bids should say “2020 Website Redesign” on the outside of the envelope.

CENSUS JOBS IN HINSDALE COUNTY

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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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