Arlington, Colorado Public Records

The Kiowa County Economic Development Office works to further diversify the town's economic opportunities and support the growth of small businesses, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for Arlington and its residents.

Law enforcement duties in Arlington are overseen by the Kiowa County Sheriff's Department, which is responsible for maintaining public safety and responding to emergency calls within the town. The department works closely with local residents to address any issues or concerns, and also collaborates with state and federal agencies on matters that may impact the community. While the overall crime rate in Arlington is relatively low, the Sheriff's Department remains vigilant in its efforts to protect the well-being of the town's residents.

Arlington voters access election services through the Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder, which serves as the designated election official for the county. The office is located at 1305 Goff Street, P.O. Box 353, Eads, CO 81036, phone (719) 438-5421. Colorado residents can register to vote online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website at www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml or through the Go Vote Colorado portal at www.govotecolorado.gov. Voter registration deadlines are 22 days before Election Day for online or mail registration, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period and on Election Day at voter service and polling centers. Acceptable ID for registration includes a Colorado driver's license or ID card number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As Arlington has no incorporated municipal government, there are no city council or mayoral elections specific to the community; residents participate in county, state, and federal elections only. Kiowa County holds elections for county commissioner seats, county clerk and recorder, county assessor, county treasurer, county sheriff, and other county offices on regular cycles. Colorado is a universal mail ballot state—all registered voters automatically receive mail ballots for every election, typically sent 18-22 days before Election Day. Voters can return ballots by mail (postage-free), or drop them at 24-hour ballot drop boxes or voter service centers. The Kiowa County Clerk's office can provide specific drop box and voting center locations. To find polling place or voter service center information, Arlington residents should contact the County Clerk at (719) 438-5421 or check the Secretary of State's voter information website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Kiowa County reported approximately 75-80% voter turnout with roughly 900-1,000 ballots cast from approximately 1,200 active registered voters. The county has historically leaned Republican in statewide and federal races. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Arlington and Kiowa County voters will decide several significant races: Colorado's gubernatorial election (Governor Jared Polis's term expires in 2027, so this race will determine his successor or re-election), one U.S. Senate seat (Colorado's Class III Senate seat is up in 2026), all seats in the Colorado House of Representatives (65 districts, each serving two-year terms), half of the Colorado State Senate (18 of 35 districts on four-year staggered terms), and various Kiowa County offices including county commissioner seats, depending on the election cycle rotation. Campaign finance records, candidate filings, and ballot measure information for Colorado elections are publicly accessible through the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.state.co.us. Voter registration lists (with protected personal information redacted) and precinct-level election results are considered public records under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 1-2-227).