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Police & jail

Alamosa County Sex Offenders

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Alamosa County and can be searched by name, city or county.

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City records

Alamosa County Official Site

Alamosa County Official Site, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.

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Property records

Alamosa County Property Tax Information

The Alamosa County Treasurer bills and collects the property taxes and keeps the record of what is owed and what has been paid on each parcel in the county.

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Court records

Alamosa County Court Services

The Colorado Judicial Branch self help page for Alamosa County gives the district and county courts that sit there, their forms and the clerk who keeps the case files.

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Alamosa County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Alamosa
Population
16,376
Area
723 sq mi
Founded
1913
Cities and towns
2

Alamosa County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Alamosa County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Alamosa County.

Police Departments. In addition to Alamosa County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Alamosa County is provided by the Alamosa Police Department, which serves the city of Alamosa.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Alamosa County is primarily provided by Alamosa County Sheriff's Office, located at 2200 San Juan Avenue, Alamosa, Colorado 81101. Arrest records in Alamosa County are considered public records under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq.) and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA, C.R.S. § 24-72-201 et seq.). Both agencies work cooperatively with Colorado State Patrol, which maintains jurisdiction over state highways including US Highway 160 and US Highway 285 that intersect in Alamosa.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Alamosa County are maintained by Alamosa County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Alamosa County are taken and retained by Alamosa County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or through authorized online portals.

To search for someone recently arrested in Alamosa County, Colorado, you can contact the Alamosa County Jail. The facility provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling the jail directly at (719) 589-6608.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Alamosa County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Alamosa County

Old mine sites
31
Sites with no status in the records
4
Still producing
4
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Copper; Gold
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
29
Shafts and tunnels
1
What they are
gravel pit, prospect pit, borrow pit
Maps surveyed
1965 to 2001
Records behind them
81 records for 68 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 39 named mine sites inside the county, 31 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 29 holes drawn inside the county, 1 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Copper; Gold.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Colorado's cover is a protection program run by DRMS, not an insurance policy sold by insurers.

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Alamosa County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
Colorado mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Alamosa County (24 shown, 29 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Alamosa County. Ask that agency for its record. Under C.R.S. 24-72-305.5, it is unlawful to obtain a booking photograph knowing it will be posted on a website or in a publication that charges a fee to remove it; anyone requesting booking photos from a custodian must sign a statement that they will not be used that way.

How do I get a criminal background check in Alamosa County, Colorado?

The Colorado criminal history record comes from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Biometric Identification and Records Unit. Name and date of birth search online through the Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC), or a request by name or by fingerprints to the CBI for a notarized copy. Fee: $6.00 for each online Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC) search; $13.00 for a name based request by mail.

How can I look up sex offenders in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry (CBI), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Register with the county clerk and recorder or through the Colorado Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Voters may register through Election Day; to get a ballot by mail, register online or by mail through the 8th day before Election Day, then in person at a voter service and polling center.

How do I look up property records in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Alamosa County are kept by the Alamosa County clerk and recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Certified birth and death certificates for Colorado come from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Birth and death certificates are also issued at the nearest Local Vital Records office, at the same fees. Online through GoCertificates or VitalChek as linked by the office, by mail to the address printed on the state application, or in person by appointment at the state office or at a Local Vital Records office. Fee: $25 for the first certified copy of a birth or death certificate; $20 for each additional copy ordered at the same time (fee schedule effective 1/1/2026).

How do I find business license records in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Business entity filings are searched with the Colorado Secretary of State. Some business licenses come from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies; other licenses are issued through local city or county offices.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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