News and Notices
Elk Fire Update Information Can Be Found Using the Links Below
Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-elk-fire
Email: 2026.elk@firenet.gov Phone: 970-299-5357
Social Media, Evacuation and Closure Information: https://linktr.ee/2026ElkPublic
Evacuations: Current evacuation information is available at the links below:
Hinsdale County: https://hinsdalecounty.colorado.gov
Closures: The National Forest has implemented an area closure west of Highway 149 and north of County Road 20 in Hinsdale and Gunnison Counties. For further information visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented a temporary emergency closure for public lands, roads and trails north of County Road 20 (Engineer Pass). The closure includes Nellie Creek, the Uncompahgre Trailhead and the upper portion of County Road 24 (North Henson) from Capitol City to the Wetterhorn and Matterhorn areas. For further information visit: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district
Road Closures: Forest Service Road 7868 (Alpine Road) remains closed. Some public maps display the route as Road 868. Forest Service roads 877 (Nellie Creek) and 870 (Matterhorn Trailheads) to the north are closed.
No Fly Zone: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the area remains in effect. Flying drones near the fire is prohibited and can interfere with firefighting aircraft, potentially grounding aerial suppression operations. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.
Elk Fire Information
970-299-5357
Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-elk-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592050737571
2026 Community Junk Cleanup Weekends
Saturday June 13th, Sunday June 14th, Saturday August 29th, Sunday August 30th
Time: 9:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Lots North of the Medical Center
Instructions: Please wait to enter the lots until the attendant at the property asks for address, explains where to dump what junk, and lets you into the lots.
In the spirit of community collaboration, the Town of Lake City is organizing two Community Junk Cleanup weekends this summer to assist the Town of Lake City residential property owners dispose of metal junk, free of charge.
Location: Empty Town-Owned Lots North of the Medical Center on Henson Street.
Accepted Items:
· Appliances: refrigerators/freezers (Freon must be removed), ovens, washers, dryers, grills, hot water heaters etc.
· Scrap Metal (Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel)
· Vehicle Batteries
· Electronic Waste: Microwaves, CD/DVD players, PC’s, Printers, etc. – No Monitors or Televisions
· Snow Mobiles, ATV’s, OHV’s, dirt bikes, motorcycles etc.
· Motors, axels, engines, rotors, brakes, metal vehicle parts, etc.
· Lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, etc.
· Metal T-Posts, metal fencing, metal roofing, metal posts
· Metal siding, corrugated metal and construction materials
· Metal chairs. metal shelving, metal scaffolding, metal furniture etc.
· Electrical wires, coaxal cables
For more information please read the March-April 2026 Newsletter below.
March-April 2026 Newsletter - Community Junk Cleanup.pdf2026 Community Junk Cleanup Assistance Application.pdf2026 Community Junk Cleanup Volunteer Flyer.pdf* Water & Sewer Updates
- The Town recently released the 2026 Water & Sewer Rates Notice. The October Newsletter furtherdelves into the Upcoming Rates and the Future plans of the Water & Sewer Department.
- The Town is implementing an additional feature for viewing your utility statements! Our current bill provider additionally offers ebilling options to view your statements. We have begun to send out Email Notifications to give customers an additional source for viewing their utility bills.
TOLC January/February 2026 Newsletter - Housing and The Future of Lake CityTOLC December 2025 Newsletter - Looking Back on 2025.pdfTOLC October 2025 Newsletter - 2026 Water & Sewer Rates And Future Projects.pdfNotice Regarding 2026 Water and Sewer Rates.pdfTOLC September 2025 Newsletter - Code EnforcementTOLC August 2025 Newsletter - Ice Wall Expansion - 8.11.25 ADA Accessible.pdf
Town of Lake City Public Notices
To provide a high level of service to our citizens the Town of Lake City posts public notices for public information online.
The public may request information or view any and all of the actual paper notices of the Town of Lake City during regular office hours. For more information, please email or contact Town Clerk at (970) 944-2333.
Lake City Town of 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report Covering Data For Calendar Year 20242025-2035 Capital Improvements Plan Draft NOTICE: Public Hearing to receive Comments on 2025-2035 Capital Improvements Plan 5/7/2025 5:00pmEmergency Ordinance 1-2025 Sewer Rate ClassificationsRCAC Sewer Rate Study Final ReportTown Park Bathroom/Playground/Pickle Ball Updates
Emergency Ordinance 7-2024 Water and Sewer Rates2026 Fee Schedule.pdfNOTICE & FAQ: Summary Explanation of Need for Sewer Rate Increases & Table Showing Rate ChangesRate Increase Narrative + Phase Increase Proposal for the Coming YearsRural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Sewer Rate Presentation Slides ADA Public Notice 11/8/22Accessibility Statement 6/28/24