Heating Fuels
Most houses in Lake City are heated by propane, electricity, pellet stove,
solar, wood, or some combination of those methods.
Gunnison, Montrose, or Grand Junction. Understand that you may be
leasing your propane tank from a company that requires you to purchase
only from them. Some companies offer incentives to purchase a winter’s
supply early when prices are lower, or they may offer payment plans.
electricity. They offer a variety of free or low-cost programs, including
energy audits, a green power program, net metering, loans for energy
conservation and renewable energy equipment, and various billing
programs. Visit their web site at www.gcea.coop for more information.
in stock and by order, at Blue Spruce Building Materials, 970-944-2581 or at
hardware stores in Gunnison (55 miles away).
fireplace for heat. In the summer and fall there are usually several ads in the
local papers from individuals offering firewood for sale. Firewood is usually
sold in “cords” or an area of stacked wood that measures 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft in
size. Visit www.woodheat.org for extensive information about wood stove
and fireplace heating and safety.
Typical woods that are available in our immediate area are fir, pine, aspen,
and cottonwood. Prices for cord wood have been higher recently,
sometimes reaching $250 per cord for split and delivered pine or fir; aspen
and cottonwood should be much less expensive. Most of us use the fir
and/or pine for serious heating, however, aspen and cottonwood are easier
to split and can get a fire hot very quickly. Some consider it good to have
some of both kinds. Scrub oak and fruit woods are sometimes available from
vendors in the Montrose, Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Delta areas, with costs
usually higher than fir or pine, with additional delivery costs added (if you
can even get the seller to come here). The benefit of those woods is that
they are very dense and hard and can burn much longer than others. Keep
in mind that splitting them may be difficult due to the crooks and bends
that many of the pieces will have.
If you cut and gather your own firewood, you need to know that in our
area, there are two types of public lands: Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). A firewood permit can be purchased
at the visitor center in Lake City for cutting on these lands, and the
employee there can show you on a map where you can cut your wood.
Permits typically cost $10 per cord, with a two cord minimum. If you cut
commercially in order to sell to others, you will need to inquire about a
commercial permit. You can reach the visitor center at 970-944-2527 and
they can put you in touch with the federal employee who issues permits.
Before burning any wood, make sure that your stove and chimney are safe.
The local Building Official (970-944-2319) and/or the Fire Chief (970-944-
2333) can help with guidelines for the stove setup, including pipe
parameters, how far from walls the stove should be and whether you should
have a metal shield on the stove. You should also have your chimney
inspected and/or cleaned before every season. Many of the local building
contractors can do this for you very quickly.
Other Utilities
electricity. They offer a variety of free or low-cost programs, including
energy audits, a green power program, net metering, loans for energy
conservation and renewable energy equipment, and various billing
programs. Visit their web site at www.gcea.coop for more information.
sanitation district, which extends beyond the town limits. The Town
provides water and sewer service for a flat quarterly fee for a single
residential service. There is a tap fee to hook onto the system; taps which
have already been paid for are transferable with land transfers. By state
law and local ordinance, water meters are required to be installed on
properties changing hands. Inquire with the Town of Lake City at 970-944-
2333 for complete information about water and sewer regulations, meter
installation, and for billing information.
Trash Removal & Recycling
In the Lake City area, there are a few options for trash disposal. Regardless
of the method of disposal, it is imperative that you protect your trash from
bears and other wildlife by obtaining a bear-resistant container from the
Town of Lake City (970-944-2333) or by securing it in a garage or other
building (but NOT your vehicle! Bears have been known to break into
vehicles for just soda cans or candy wrappers, and they make a tremendous
smelly mess). Also, please do not burn your trash, because it is a nuisance
and health hazard likely to irritate your neighbors.
You can bring your household trash to the transfer station, located just off
of Highway 149 north of town. There is a volume-based fee at the transfer
station. Recycling (at no cost) is available at the transfer station for the
following items: glass (green, clear, brown), flattened and clean corrugated
cardboard, aluminum and some other metals. Hours are: Summers:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. Winters:
Wednesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. The fees are posted on a sign at
the entrance gate.
Please don’t leave your trash at the gate if the transfer station is closed.
You will get in big trouble when someone in charge opens your trash (no
kidding) and finds out who you are. Please call the local private trash service
instead, if you are having a “trash emergency.” You can arrange for paid
trash service from Utah’s Sanitation by calling them at 970-944-2453.
You can also recycle items at Gunnison’s Recycling Center, located next to
the Gunnison Airport on the west end of town. In addition to glass and
aluminum, they also accept newspaper, magazines, steel cans, #1 and #2
plastics, all at no charge.
Cooking & Canning at High Elevations
If the box of brownie mix says to add a tablespoon of flour for elevations
over 3500 feet, do you add 2 tablespoons because you’re up twice as
high? Welcome to the great high-altitude cooking debate! Everyone has a
different take on how to modify recipes for cooking at high altitude.
Generally speaking, it takes longer to cook many things, particularly if they
are boiled (the boiling point here is only around 195 degrees F), and cooked
items can go haywire. Solutions include everything from using a pressure
cooker, to adding flour, reducing sugar, adding/cutting liquids, and on and
on. The public library is a great source of cookbooks that deal with the
issue. Yes, you can cook beans here!
Folks who like to can their own foods should be aware that the Cooperative
Extension service in Gunnison offers very helpful information through their
web site about canning at high altitudes, including how to adjust processing
times and when to use a pressure canner. Visit them at www.gunnison.
colostate.edu for canning and other food safety information.
Communications
stations emanates from a translator site operated by the Town of Lake City
and located on Round Top mountain located just south of town. Radio
stations broadcast from the Town’s site are: KVNF 88.7, public radio from
Paonia, Colorado; KVLE 92.5 from Gunnison; and KJYE 106.3 from Grand
Junction.
KKCO (NBC) on channel 12; KREX (CBS) on channel 10; and KFQX (FOX) on
channel 8. These broadcasts will cease in February of 2009 due to
the stations converting the digital signals, which will no longer
reach as far as Lake City.
Cable TV is available from Rocky Mountain Cable out of Pagosa Springs.
They can be reached at 970-731-2211 or 800-222-1332. Their web site is
www.rockymtncable.com.
Satellite TV is available from Dish 888-825-2557 or DirecTV 888-777-2454.
High speed DSL internet services are available in Lake City through the
telephone company, CenturyTel. Your location must be within a certain
distance of the main phone station on Gunnison Avenue. To find out if you
can get DSL at your location, call them at 800-201-4099. They can be
reached for new residential service, both for DSL and telephone, also at 800-
201-4099. New business customers can contact them at 800-201-4102.
Visit them online at www.centurytel.com.
Dial-up internet providers are located in Gunnison, including Peak Internet at
970-641-3702 and Internet Colorado at 970-641-0555. Other national
services have local dial-up numbers as well (i.e. www.earthlink.com).
WiFi is available for no charge at the Lake City Public Library and the DIRT
office located at the Miners and Merchants Bank building; the signals reach
outside of the buildings so you can pick up the signal on the boardwalk and
in the Town Park. The library also has computer terminals with free internet
access, but availability is very limited during the summer due to visitor
demand.
The local newspaper is the Lake City Silver World. They offer both
subscriptions and counter sales; for more information or to subscribe, call
them at 970-944-2515.
Additional newspapers that deliver to Lake City are the Rocky Mountain News
at 800-954-6397 and the Denver Post at 800-543-5543. Both papers are
owned by the same parent company, the Denver Newspaper Agency.
Lake City’s only local telephone company is Centurytel. They can be
reached for new residential service, both for DSL internet and telephone, at
800-201-4099. New business customers can contact them at 800-201-
4102. Learn more about them online at www.centurytel.com.
There is a single cell-phone tower located at the south end of Lake City.
The service area is limited. Check with your cell service provider to find out
if there are additional charges to use the service in Lake City.
Shipping Services
postal service you may need. There is no home delivery of mail in Lake City;
everyone has a box at the post office. Beth Hurd is the postmaster. The
post office is located at the corner of Gunnison Avenue & 8th Street. 970-
944-2560. There are community service bulletin boards in the entry way of
the post office where you can see what is going on in town.
trips to town, Monday through Friday. Note that DHL does not currently
deliver to Lake City, so any packages shipped to you that way will be greatly
delayed—usually, your package is dropped off at the Grand Junction post
office and sent to you through the mail.
Senior programs
The Public Health Office administers several programs to assist seniors aged
50+ in Hinsdale County, including nutrition education, senior lunches,
physical fitness classes and education, homemaker services for qualified
residents, and more. Contact Libby Aves at 970-944-0321 or visit her office
in the Public Health building, located across from the Armory at 304 W.
Third Street.
Pets
We love our pets. There are many dogs and cats here—sometimes, when
it is quiet during the winter, we wonder if there are more of them than
people. In addition to what you already know about taking good care of
your animal, you will need to account for a few things that are unique to
the mountains.
Pet food is available in Lake City at the Country Store and at Town Square;
premium pet foods are available in town from Acme Feed & Seed, 970-944-
0249. There are several veterinarians and groomers in Gunnison and
Crested Butte who are listed in the phone book.
The Town of Lake City requires that you register your dog each year for a
small fee. You must provide proof of the animal’s rabies vaccination. There
is a discount for dogs that have been spayed or neutered. You can register
your dog at the Hinsdale County Sheriff Department, located on Henson
Street next to the courthouse. For more information, call the Sheriff’s
Department at 970-944-2291.
There are two local animal rescue groups. In Lake City, H-CARE, or Hinsdale
County Animal Rescue, sometimes has animals available for adoption or that
need foster care. They can assist you with spaying or neutering bills based
on need. Call Gabe or Lydia at 970-944-0162. In Gunnison, the Gunnison
Valley Animal Welfare League almost always has cats and dogs available for
adoption. Their web site is www.gvawl.org or you can call them at 970-641-
1173.
Churches
Civic & Volunteer Organizations, Non-profits
Lake City has a tremendously active volunteer base. As a new resident, you
may be invited to join and help with several organizations. It’s a great way
to meet new people.
Ball Flats Beautification Committee 970-944-7000
Build A Generation 944-0321
Continental Divide Snowmobile Club 970-944-0191
Friends of Lake City EMTs 970-944-2639
Friends of the Bears 970-944-5009
Friends of the Library 970-944-2615
H-CARE Animal Rescue 970-944-0162
Hinsdale County Historical Society 970-944-2050
Hinsdale County Search & Rescue 970-944-2291
Hinsdale County Trails Commission 970-944-2225
Hinsdale Haute Route 970-944-2639
Hinsdale Ski Team 970-944-5227
Lake City Community Arts Center 970-944-2706
Lake City DIRT, Inc 970-944-3478
Lake City Gun Club 970-944-3015
Lake City/Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce 970-944-2527
Lake City Ice Climbs, Inc. 970-944-8020
Lake City Recreation Department 970-944-5227
Lake City Ski Hill 970-944-5227
Pioneer Jubilee Women’s Club 970-944-3002
Wee Care Day Care 970-944-0106
Chamber Members Contact Us
All contents © 2008 Lake City Marketing Board. All rights reserved.
Site contents & structure: Mary Carkin Media
Most houses in Lake City are heated by propane, electricity, pellet stove,
solar, wood, or some combination of those methods.
- Propane
Gunnison, Montrose, or Grand Junction. Understand that you may be
leasing your propane tank from a company that requires you to purchase
only from them. Some companies offer incentives to purchase a winter’s
supply early when prices are lower, or they may offer payment plans.
- Electricity
electricity. They offer a variety of free or low-cost programs, including
energy audits, a green power program, net metering, loans for energy
conservation and renewable energy equipment, and various billing
programs. Visit their web site at www.gcea.coop for more information.
- Pellets
in stock and by order, at Blue Spruce Building Materials, 970-944-2581 or at
hardware stores in Gunnison (55 miles away).
- Firewood: Buying It or Getting Your Own
fireplace for heat. In the summer and fall there are usually several ads in the
local papers from individuals offering firewood for sale. Firewood is usually
sold in “cords” or an area of stacked wood that measures 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft in
size. Visit www.woodheat.org for extensive information about wood stove
and fireplace heating and safety.
Typical woods that are available in our immediate area are fir, pine, aspen,
and cottonwood. Prices for cord wood have been higher recently,
sometimes reaching $250 per cord for split and delivered pine or fir; aspen
and cottonwood should be much less expensive. Most of us use the fir
and/or pine for serious heating, however, aspen and cottonwood are easier
to split and can get a fire hot very quickly. Some consider it good to have
some of both kinds. Scrub oak and fruit woods are sometimes available from
vendors in the Montrose, Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Delta areas, with costs
usually higher than fir or pine, with additional delivery costs added (if you
can even get the seller to come here). The benefit of those woods is that
they are very dense and hard and can burn much longer than others. Keep
in mind that splitting them may be difficult due to the crooks and bends
that many of the pieces will have.
If you cut and gather your own firewood, you need to know that in our
area, there are two types of public lands: Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). A firewood permit can be purchased
at the visitor center in Lake City for cutting on these lands, and the
employee there can show you on a map where you can cut your wood.
Permits typically cost $10 per cord, with a two cord minimum. If you cut
commercially in order to sell to others, you will need to inquire about a
commercial permit. You can reach the visitor center at 970-944-2527 and
they can put you in touch with the federal employee who issues permits.
Before burning any wood, make sure that your stove and chimney are safe.
The local Building Official (970-944-2319) and/or the Fire Chief (970-944-
2333) can help with guidelines for the stove setup, including pipe
parameters, how far from walls the stove should be and whether you should
have a metal shield on the stove. You should also have your chimney
inspected and/or cleaned before every season. Many of the local building
contractors can do this for you very quickly.
Other Utilities
- Electricity
electricity. They offer a variety of free or low-cost programs, including
energy audits, a green power program, net metering, loans for energy
conservation and renewable energy equipment, and various billing
programs. Visit their web site at www.gcea.coop for more information.
- Water & Sewer
sanitation district, which extends beyond the town limits. The Town
provides water and sewer service for a flat quarterly fee for a single
residential service. There is a tap fee to hook onto the system; taps which
have already been paid for are transferable with land transfers. By state
law and local ordinance, water meters are required to be installed on
properties changing hands. Inquire with the Town of Lake City at 970-944-
2333 for complete information about water and sewer regulations, meter
installation, and for billing information.
Trash Removal & Recycling
In the Lake City area, there are a few options for trash disposal. Regardless
of the method of disposal, it is imperative that you protect your trash from
bears and other wildlife by obtaining a bear-resistant container from the
Town of Lake City (970-944-2333) or by securing it in a garage or other
building (but NOT your vehicle! Bears have been known to break into
vehicles for just soda cans or candy wrappers, and they make a tremendous
smelly mess). Also, please do not burn your trash, because it is a nuisance
and health hazard likely to irritate your neighbors.
- The Transfer Station
You can bring your household trash to the transfer station, located just off
of Highway 149 north of town. There is a volume-based fee at the transfer
station. Recycling (at no cost) is available at the transfer station for the
following items: glass (green, clear, brown), flattened and clean corrugated
cardboard, aluminum and some other metals. Hours are: Summers:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. Winters:
Wednesday, Saturday, 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. The fees are posted on a sign at
the entrance gate.
Please don’t leave your trash at the gate if the transfer station is closed.
You will get in big trouble when someone in charge opens your trash (no
kidding) and finds out who you are. Please call the local private trash service
instead, if you are having a “trash emergency.” You can arrange for paid
trash service from Utah’s Sanitation by calling them at 970-944-2453.
- Gunnison Recycling Center
You can also recycle items at Gunnison’s Recycling Center, located next to
the Gunnison Airport on the west end of town. In addition to glass and
aluminum, they also accept newspaper, magazines, steel cans, #1 and #2
plastics, all at no charge.
Cooking & Canning at High Elevations
If the box of brownie mix says to add a tablespoon of flour for elevations
over 3500 feet, do you add 2 tablespoons because you’re up twice as
high? Welcome to the great high-altitude cooking debate! Everyone has a
different take on how to modify recipes for cooking at high altitude.
Generally speaking, it takes longer to cook many things, particularly if they
are boiled (the boiling point here is only around 195 degrees F), and cooked
items can go haywire. Solutions include everything from using a pressure
cooker, to adding flour, reducing sugar, adding/cutting liquids, and on and
on. The public library is a great source of cookbooks that deal with the
issue. Yes, you can cook beans here!
Folks who like to can their own foods should be aware that the Cooperative
Extension service in Gunnison offers very helpful information through their
web site about canning at high altitudes, including how to adjust processing
times and when to use a pressure canner. Visit them at www.gunnison.
colostate.edu for canning and other food safety information.
Communications
- Radio
stations emanates from a translator site operated by the Town of Lake City
and located on Round Top mountain located just south of town. Radio
stations broadcast from the Town’s site are: KVNF 88.7, public radio from
Paonia, Colorado; KVLE 92.5 from Gunnison; and KJYE 106.3 from Grand
Junction.
- Television
KKCO (NBC) on channel 12; KREX (CBS) on channel 10; and KFQX (FOX) on
channel 8. These broadcasts will cease in February of 2009 due to
the stations converting the digital signals, which will no longer
reach as far as Lake City.
Cable TV is available from Rocky Mountain Cable out of Pagosa Springs.
They can be reached at 970-731-2211 or 800-222-1332. Their web site is
www.rockymtncable.com.
Satellite TV is available from Dish 888-825-2557 or DirecTV 888-777-2454.
- Internet
High speed DSL internet services are available in Lake City through the
telephone company, CenturyTel. Your location must be within a certain
distance of the main phone station on Gunnison Avenue. To find out if you
can get DSL at your location, call them at 800-201-4099. They can be
reached for new residential service, both for DSL and telephone, also at 800-
201-4099. New business customers can contact them at 800-201-4102.
Visit them online at www.centurytel.com.
Dial-up internet providers are located in Gunnison, including Peak Internet at
970-641-3702 and Internet Colorado at 970-641-0555. Other national
services have local dial-up numbers as well (i.e. www.earthlink.com).
WiFi is available for no charge at the Lake City Public Library and the DIRT
office located at the Miners and Merchants Bank building; the signals reach
outside of the buildings so you can pick up the signal on the boardwalk and
in the Town Park. The library also has computer terminals with free internet
access, but availability is very limited during the summer due to visitor
demand.
- Newspapers
The local newspaper is the Lake City Silver World. They offer both
subscriptions and counter sales; for more information or to subscribe, call
them at 970-944-2515.
Additional newspapers that deliver to Lake City are the Rocky Mountain News
at 800-954-6397 and the Denver Post at 800-543-5543. Both papers are
owned by the same parent company, the Denver Newspaper Agency.
- Telephone
Lake City’s only local telephone company is Centurytel. They can be
reached for new residential service, both for DSL internet and telephone, at
800-201-4099. New business customers can contact them at 800-201-
4102. Learn more about them online at www.centurytel.com.
- Cell Phones
There is a single cell-phone tower located at the south end of Lake City.
The service area is limited. Check with your cell service provider to find out
if there are additional charges to use the service in Lake City.
Shipping Services
- United States Post Office
postal service you may need. There is no home delivery of mail in Lake City;
everyone has a box at the post office. Beth Hurd is the postmaster. The
post office is located at the corner of Gunnison Avenue & 8th Street. 970-
944-2560. There are community service bulletin boards in the entry way of
the post office where you can see what is going on in town.
- Other Shipping Services
trips to town, Monday through Friday. Note that DHL does not currently
deliver to Lake City, so any packages shipped to you that way will be greatly
delayed—usually, your package is dropped off at the Grand Junction post
office and sent to you through the mail.
Senior programs
The Public Health Office administers several programs to assist seniors aged
50+ in Hinsdale County, including nutrition education, senior lunches,
physical fitness classes and education, homemaker services for qualified
residents, and more. Contact Libby Aves at 970-944-0321 or visit her office
in the Public Health building, located across from the Armory at 304 W.
Third Street.
Pets
We love our pets. There are many dogs and cats here—sometimes, when
it is quiet during the winter, we wonder if there are more of them than
people. In addition to what you already know about taking good care of
your animal, you will need to account for a few things that are unique to
the mountains.
- Climate. The sun can be intense, and the air is dry here. Make
sure your pet has shade and plenty of fresh drinking water. In the
winter, it is cold enough that generally, no dog or cat should be
allowed to stay out overnight or for prolonged periods of time.
- Noise & Nuisances. Please don’t leave your dog outside to bark
when you leave the house, or if you are home. Sometimes folks do
not realize that their Fido is doing all that barking, but your neighbors
will know. Also, your dog is required to be leashed in many of the
residential and business areas. Don’t let your dog chase deer or
other wildlife; in this part of the world, your dog may be shot and
killed for that offense.
- Predators. Dogs and cats left outside, even in your fenced yard,
could be subject to a deadly wildlife encounter. Many bears roam
the area during the warm months and could kill a dog with one
swipe of the paw. Packs of coyotes have occasionally been known
to lure away domesticated dogs and eat them. Small or toy breed
dogs may be picked up and killed by a single coyote. Deer can, and
will, kick your dog or gore it with antlers. Cats are subject to
predators such as dogs, bobcats, mountain lions, and owls (yes, the
Wise Old Owl can pick little kitties right off the ground!). Keep an
eye on your pets, and don’t leave them unattended.
- Distance. Brush up on some basic dog and cat first aid. The
nearest vets are over an hour away in Gunnison, which is a long time
to travel with a sick or injured animal. There are some good books
on the topic at the local library.
Pet food is available in Lake City at the Country Store and at Town Square;
premium pet foods are available in town from Acme Feed & Seed, 970-944-
0249. There are several veterinarians and groomers in Gunnison and
Crested Butte who are listed in the phone book.
The Town of Lake City requires that you register your dog each year for a
small fee. You must provide proof of the animal’s rabies vaccination. There
is a discount for dogs that have been spayed or neutered. You can register
your dog at the Hinsdale County Sheriff Department, located on Henson
Street next to the courthouse. For more information, call the Sheriff’s
Department at 970-944-2291.
There are two local animal rescue groups. In Lake City, H-CARE, or Hinsdale
County Animal Rescue, sometimes has animals available for adoption or that
need foster care. They can assist you with spaying or neutering bills based
on need. Call Gabe or Lydia at 970-944-0162. In Gunnison, the Gunnison
Valley Animal Welfare League almost always has cats and dogs available for
adoption. Their web site is www.gvawl.org or you can call them at 970-641-
1173.
Churches
- Community Presbyterian Church
- Located at the corner of 5th Street & Gunnison Avenue.
- First Baptist Church
- 970-944-2713. Located at the junction of 4th and Bluff Streets.
- Grace Fellowship
- Located in the Alpine Gateway Center, on Gunnison Avenue
between Lake City Auto and the Visitor Center.
- St. James Episcopal Church
- 970-944-2466. Located at the corner of 5th Street and Gunnison
Avenue.
- St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
- Located on South Silver Street, above the Henson Creek R.V. Park.
Civic & Volunteer Organizations, Non-profits
Lake City has a tremendously active volunteer base. As a new resident, you
may be invited to join and help with several organizations. It’s a great way
to meet new people.
Ball Flats Beautification Committee 970-944-7000
Build A Generation 944-0321
Continental Divide Snowmobile Club 970-944-0191
Friends of Lake City EMTs 970-944-2639
Friends of the Bears 970-944-5009
Friends of the Library 970-944-2615
H-CARE Animal Rescue 970-944-0162
Hinsdale County Historical Society 970-944-2050
Hinsdale County Search & Rescue 970-944-2291
Hinsdale County Trails Commission 970-944-2225
Hinsdale Haute Route 970-944-2639
Hinsdale Ski Team 970-944-5227
Lake City Community Arts Center 970-944-2706
Lake City DIRT, Inc 970-944-3478
Lake City Gun Club 970-944-3015
Lake City/Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce 970-944-2527
Lake City Ice Climbs, Inc. 970-944-8020
Lake City Recreation Department 970-944-5227
Lake City Ski Hill 970-944-5227
Pioneer Jubilee Women’s Club 970-944-3002
Wee Care Day Care 970-944-0106
Chamber Members Contact Us
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Your Home and Daily Living
Opening & Closing Your Home
Due to the harsh winter temperatures, homes that
are left vacant during the winter should always be
closed down. There are several building contractors
in Lake City who offer home closing and opening
services; inquire with the visitor center at 970-944-
2527 for more information. The process of closing
and opening a home can be complicated, depending
on your water service, pumps, meters, plumbing,
heating system, and appliances. It is a good idea to
consult with a professional before attempting to do
the work yourself.
Opening & Closing Your Home
Due to the harsh winter temperatures, homes that
are left vacant during the winter should always be
closed down. There are several building contractors
in Lake City who offer home closing and opening
services; inquire with the visitor center at 970-944-
2527 for more information. The process of closing
and opening a home can be complicated, depending
on your water service, pumps, meters, plumbing,
heating system, and appliances. It is a good idea to
consult with a professional before attempting to do
the work yourself.