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Gunnison County, CO Government Gunnison County is located on Colorado's Western Slope; the County was created on March 9, 1877 and was named for John Williams Gunnison.

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Please be aware that there is a 🚩Red Flag Warning🚩 in effect today between 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.See the shared post belo...
06/07/2026

Please be aware that there is a 🚩Red Flag Warning🚩 in effect today between 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

See the shared post below 👇and follow Gunnison County Emergency Management to stay up to date on important alerts and information.

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Ten en cuenta que hoy hay una 🚩Alerta de bandera roja🚩 en vigor desde las 10:00 a.m. hasta las 10:00 p.m.

Echa un vistazo a la publicación compartida a continuación 👇 y sigue a la Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Gunnison (Gunnison County Emergency Management) para mantenerte al día de las alertas e información importantes.

REMINDER: A 🚩Red Flag Warning🚩 is in effect today, June 7th, between 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

🚫No open burning is permitted🚫

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 12-17%
WINDS: 20-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
IMPACT: Critical fire weather conditions

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RECORDATORIO: Hoy, 7 de junio, está vigente una 🚩Alerta de bandera roja🚩 desde las 10:00 hasta las 22:00.

🚫No se permite hacer fuego al aire libre🚫

HUMEDAD RELATIVA: 12-17 %
VIENTOS: 20-30 mph con rachas de hasta 55 mph
REPERCUSIÓN: Condiciones meteorológicas críticas para incendios

As we head into the weekend, please be aware that a Red Flag Warning 🚩 will begin on SUNDAY, June 7th. See the shared po...
06/05/2026

As we head into the weekend, please be aware that a Red Flag Warning 🚩 will begin on SUNDAY, June 7th.

See the shared post below ⬇️ for details and follow Gunnison County Emergency Management.

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Ahora que se acerca el fin de semana, tened en cuenta que el DOMINGO 7 de junio entrará en vigor una alerta de bandera roja 🚩.

Consultad la publicación compartida a continuación ⬇️ para obtener más detalles y seguid a la Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Gunnison (Gunnison County Emergency Management).

📣HEADS UP!

STARTING SUNDAY, June 7th, AT 10 A.M. ➡️ A Red Flag Warning 🚩 will be in effect for most of Gunnison County.

TIMING: 10 a.m. through 10 p.m.
WINDS: 20-30 mph SW winds
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 12-17%

Elevated fire danger is expected - fires will catch AND spread rapidly and erratically.

Reminder: Open burning is not permitted 🚫 during a Red Flag Warning.

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📣¡ATENCIÓN!

A PARTIR DEL DOMINGO 7 DE JUNIO A LAS 10:00 h ➡️ Estará vigente una alerta de bandera roja 🚩 en la mayor parte del condado de Gunnison.

HORARIO: de 10:00 a 22:00 h
VIENTOS: vientos del suroeste de 20-30 mph
HUMEDAD RELATIVA: 12-17 %

Se prevé un riesgo elevado de incendios: los incendios se iniciarán Y se propagarán de forma rápida e impredecible.

Recordatorio: no se permite la quema al aire libre 🚫 durante una alerta de bandera roja.

Looking for housing in the Valley? Learn more at our open house! ⬇️
06/05/2026

Looking for housing in the Valley? Learn more at our open house! ⬇️

We're opening our doors and You're Invited!
The Gunnison County Housing Authority is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, June 23rd from 4:00–6:00 PM at our office at 307 N. Wisconsin Street in Gunnison.
Come and tour our space, chat with staff about Whetstone Village or Mineral Point (or any other project we manage or play a role in!), or ask any burning question about what GCHA does—this is your chance to chat with our team and see where we make it all happen.
Drop in anytime between 4 and 6—and we'd love to see you there!

06/04/2026

☕ Ever lost a cup of coffee to a washboard road?

If you've driven some of Gunnison County's gravel roads, you know exactly what we're talking about.

Washboards don't just happen – they're a result of heavy use, weather, and rising maintenance costs. One of the tools we use to reduce them is magnesium chloride, but the cost of treating roads has increased dramatically in recent years.

Our Public Works team is working hard to stretch every dollar and keep roads as smooth, safe, and drivable as possible. Take a listen as Public Works foreman Joe Bob Lucero talks about the challenges we face keeping your coffee from spilling as you travel around the County... ☕🚜

Looking to recreate at Blue Mesa? The reservoir is low due to ongoing drought conditions. See below for impacts at Curec...
06/02/2026

Looking to recreate at Blue Mesa? The reservoir is low due to ongoing drought conditions. See below for impacts at Curecanti National Recreation Area ⬇️

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👏We're hiring! Below is a current list as of June 1, 2026 of open positions at Gunnison County:- West Central Public Hea...
06/01/2026

👏We're hiring! Below is a current list as of June 1, 2026 of open positions at Gunnison County:

- West Central Public Health Partnership Capacity Coordinator (15 hours/week, hourly range from $30.25 to $34.43)

- Recycling Technician (Hourly range from $24.19 to $27.54)

- Health Coalition Coordinator (20 hours/week, hourly Range from $30.25 to $34.43)

- Heavy Equipment Operator II – Marble (Hourly Range from $28.53 to $32.49)

- Jail Administrator (Monthly Range from $6778.80 to $8,240.87)

- Administrative Generalist (Hourly Range from $24.19 to $27.54)

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

- Public Works - Summer Seasonal (Hourly Range from $21.73 to $24.74)

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

- Senior Administrative Assistant (Hourly range from $23.03 to $29.19)

- Community Educator (Hourly range from $27.18 to $30.94)

- Accountant I – Treasurer (Hourly range from $28.53 to $32.49)

- Maintenance Technician I/II (Maintenance Technician I hourly range from $25.64 to $36.24) (Maintenance Technician II hourly range from $28.53 to $40.36)

- Accountant I/II (Accountant I hourly range from $28.53 to $32.49) (Accountant II hourly range from $32.06 to $36.50)

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

- Family Planning Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (10 hours/week, hourly range from $45.04 to $51.28)

- Detention Deputy (Salary Range from $66,682.96 to $75,920.30)

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

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

🌀 You can help keep Gunnison County’s drainage systems working properly! Learn more below ⬇️
05/28/2026

🌀 You can help keep Gunnison County’s drainage systems working properly! Learn more below ⬇️

All development within the 100-year floodplain (construction of structures, excavation, filling, stream alteration, fences, etc.) may require a permit from the Community and Economic Development Department. Prior to any work in the floodplain, applications must be submitted to our office. If there a...

County Manager Matthew Birnie penned an editorial in today's Crested Butte News and Gunnison Times that outlines how the...
05/28/2026

County Manager Matthew Birnie penned an editorial in today's Crested Butte News and Gunnison Times that outlines how the County's Whetstone Village fits in to the larger picture of housing in the Valley.

Click here to read more:
https://gunnisoncounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/391

👏We're hiring! Below is a current list as of May 26, 2026 of open positions at Gunnison County:- West Central Public Hea...
05/26/2026

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

- West Central Public Health Partnership Capacity Coordinator (15 hours/week, hourly range from $30.25 to $34.43)

- Recycling Technician (Hourly range from $24.19 to $27.54)

- Health Coalition Coordinator (20 hours/week, hourly Range from $30.25 to $34.43)

- Heavy Equipment Operator II – Marble (Hourly Range from $28.53 to $32.49)

- Jail Administrator (Monthly Range from $6778.80 to $8,240.87)

- Administrative Generalist (Hourly Range from $24.19 to $27.54)

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

- Public Works - Summer Seasonal (Hourly Range from $21.73 to $24.74)

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

- Senior Administrative Assistant (Hourly range from $23.03 to $29.19)

- Community Educator (Hourly range from $27.18 to $30.94)

- Accountant I – Treasurer (Hourly range from $28.53 to $32.49)

- Maintenance Technician I/II (Maintenance Technician I hourly range from $25.64 to $36.24) (Maintenance Technician II hourly range from $28.53 to $40.36)

- Accountant I/II (Accountant I hourly range from $28.53 to $32.49) (Accountant II hourly range from $32.06 to $36.50)

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

- Family Planning Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (10 hours/week, hourly range from $45.04 to $51.28)

- Detention Deputy (Salary Range from $66,682.96 to $75,920.30)

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

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

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