Gunnison County, CO Government

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

🚨 TODAY IS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY! 🚒🚓🚑

When an emergency strikes, there are extraordinary people in Gunnison County who answer the call — day or night, in sunshine, snowstorms, floods and everything in between.

Today, October 28, we recognize and thank ALL of the dedicated first responders who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

❤️ To our Gunnison County Sheriff's Office deputies as well as our Town and City police officers, who protect and serve our residents and visitors;

❤️ To our firefighters, EMTs, and GVH staff, who save lives and protect property when everything is on the line;

❤️ To our Search & Rescue and air medical crews, many of whom volunteer their time to respond in dangerous circumstances;

❤️ To our 911 dispatchers, who are the calm, reassuring voices on the other end of the line when every second counts;

❤️ To our Emergency Management team, who work behind the scenes to prepare for emergencies and coordinate resources and response efforts;

❤️ And to our Public Works crews (yes, they are first responders, too!), who clear mudslides, plow roads so emergency vehicles can get through, set up roadblocks, and more...

We thank you all! In a mountain community like ours, emergency response takes teamwork, dedication and a willingness to show up when others need help most.

To every first responder serving Gunnison County: THANK YOU. Your courage, compassion and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed. We're grateful for you today and every day!

10/27/2026

Did You Know?

📅 Flood insurance has a 30-day waiting period.

That means coverage does not start immediately after purchase.

Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to protect your property in Gunnison County.

Learn more about flood insurance options at 👉 FloodSmart.gov and on our website:
https://gunnisoncounty.org/1011/Floodplain-Development

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¿Sabías que...?

📅 El seguro contra inundaciones tiene un periodo de carencia de 30 días.

Esto significa que la cobertura no entra en vigor inmediatamente después de la contratación.

No esperes a que se acerque una tormenta para proteger tu propiedad en el condado de Gunnison.

Infórmate sobre las opciones de seguro contra inundaciones en 👉 FloodSmart.gov y en nuestra página web:
https://gunnisoncounty.org/1011/Floodplain-Development

10/26/2026

👉 Upcoming Gunnison County Public Meetings

Gunnison County’s Boards and Commissions hold scheduled public meetings on a regular basis. See below for the upcoming schedule.

Agendas and portfolios (meeting packets) are posted in advance of the meeting:

https://gunnisoncounty.org/525/Meeting-Agendas-Portfolios-Minutes

10/26/2026

SERVE AND PROTECT WITH A CAREER AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Looking for a career where your work matters — right here in Gunnison County? The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office is hiring deputies to join its close, professional team.

🚔 PATROL DEPUTY
$74,207–$104,966 annually + benefits
Bring your experience to a job that is anything but routine. Our deputies serve more than 3,200 square miles—from mountain highways and close-knit communities to remote backcountry and major events. That means being a Patrol Deputy here isn't about doing the same thing every shift. You'll have the opportunity to practice well-rounded law enforcement, take on broad responsibility, and know the community you serve.

⭐ DETENTION DEPUTY
$66,683–$94,323 annually + benefits
No previous law-enforcement experience required! You don't need a law-enforcement background to begin a meaningful career with the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office. We will train you to maintain a safe and professional detention environment, communicate effectively with people in challenging situations, recognize security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns, and work as part of a close, dependable team.

Both positions are full-time and benefits eligible.

Live here. Work here. Serve your community. See if a career with the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office could be right for you.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/0cea26d5-3f38-406d-9f37-cdb47630802e/Gunnison-County

10/26/2026

👏 We're hiring! Below is a current list as of October 26, 2026 of open positions at Gunnison County:

- Appraiser II/Appraiser III (Appraiser II hourly range from $32.06 to $36.50) (Appraiser III hourly range from $33.66 to $38.32)

- Accountant II (Hourly range from $32.06 to 36.50)

- Custody Support Assistant (Monthly range from $4,710.58 to $5,363.12)

- Public Health Nurse II - Jail Health Services (Hourly range from $35.68 to $37.55)

- Patrol Deputy (Salary range from $74,207.19 to $104,965.96)

- Detention Deputy (Salary range from $66,682.96 to $94,322.95)

- Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Internship Program (16 to 30 hours/week, hourly is $21.73)

- Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO I hourly range from $24.19 to $27.54) (HEO II hourly range from $28.53 to $32.49)

- Senior Accountant (Salary range from $7,365.17 to 8,953.71)

- Title Administrator I (Hourly range from $23.03 to $26.23)

For the most up-to-date information, please view our job board here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/0cea26d5-3f38-406d-9f37-cdb47630802e/Gunnison-County

10/25/2026

PRESS RELEASE
October 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gunnison County Coroner’s Office
Gunnison, Colorado

Three Fatalities Confirmed in Aircraft Crash Near Swampy Pass

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Gunnison Regional 9-1-1 Center received a report of a small aircraft crash in a remote wilderness area near Swampy Pass in Gunnison County. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area and subsequently located the crash site.

All three occupants of the aircraft were found deceased at the scene. The Gunnison County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased as:

• Mark Hendrickson, 46, of New Castle, Colorado
• Alan Hendrickson, 15, of New Castle, Colorado
• Case Hendrickson, 13, of New Castle, Colorado

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and U.S. Forest Service.

The Hendrickson family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the respect, compassion, and support they have received following this devastating tragedy.

Gunnison County extends its deepest condolences to the Hendrickson family during this difficult time.

Additional information regarding the investigation will be released by the appropriate investigating agencies as it becomes available.

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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
25 de octubre de 2026

PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
Oficina del forense del condado de Gunnison
Gunnison, Colorado

Se confirman tres víctimas mortales en un accidente aéreo cerca de Swampy Pass

El sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, aproximadamente a las 9:20 de la mañana, el Centro Regional 9-1-1 de Gunnison recibió un aviso sobre el accidente de una pequeña aeronave en una zona boscosa remota cerca de Swampy Pass, en el condado de Gunnison. Se enviaron equipos de emergencia a la zona y, posteriormente, localizaron el lugar del accidente.

Los tres ocupantes de la aeronave fueron hallados fallecidos en el lugar del siniestro. La Oficina del Forense del condado de Gunnison ha identificado a los fallecidos como:

• Mark Hendrickson, de 46 años, de New Castle, Colorado
• Alan Hendrickson, de 15 años, de New Castle, Colorado
• Case Hendrickson, de 13 años, de New Castle, Colorado

Las circunstancias que rodean el accidente siguen siendo objeto de investigación por parte de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Gunnison, la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte (NTSB) y el Servicio Forestal de EE. UU.

La familia Hendrickson desea expresar su más sincero agradecimiento por el respeto, la compasión y el apoyo que ha recibido tras esta devastadora tragedia.

El condado de Gunnison transmite su más sentido pésame a la familia Hendrickson en estos momentos tan difíciles.

Las agencias encargadas de la investigación darán a conocer más información sobre la misma a medida que esté disponible.

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10/24/2026

Reports regarding traffic incidents, winter road conditions, traffic cameras, active and planned construction, etc.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Shonna Gray and Amelia Meyer, two Gunnison County employees who are doing great things! Read more below ⬇️

Two Gunnison County Health and Human Services public health nurses, Shonna Gray and Amelia Meyer, were awarded the Exemplary Public Health Nurse Award at the recent Public Health in the Rockies Conference. This award recognizes public health nurses who have demonstrated exemplary care in a local public health agency in a Colorado frontier or rural community.

Read more:
https://www.gunnisontimes.com/stories/health-and-human-services-nurses-win-public-health-award,64221?

10/20/2026

🍂🏔️ ONLY TWO MORE WEEKENDS TO ENJOY COTTONWOOD PASS!

If you've been looking for an excuse to take one more scenic drive over Cottonwood Pass before winter settles in, this weekend and next are your last chance!

🚧 Cottonwood Pass will officially close for the winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2.

Gunnison County makes this annual closure decision in coordination with our partners in Chaffee County, which maintains the other side of the pass.

Each year, we strive to keep Cottonwood Pass open through the third hunting season. But as temperatures drop and daylight hours grow shorter, maintaining safe travel conditions becomes increasingly challenging and costly. At a certain point, keeping the road open is simply no longer a fiscally responsible use of taxpayer dollars for either county.

We appreciate everyone's understanding as we balance accessibility, public safety, and responsible stewardship of county resources.

So grab your camera, enjoy those breathtaking mountain views, and take one last trip over the pass before we say goodbye until spring! ❄️

Please remember: Mountain weather can change quickly, so check conditions before heading out and drive safely. ✅