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Crowley County, Colorado Public Records

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Crowley County Sex Offenders

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

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City records

Combined Community Library

Combined Community Library is a public library in Crowley County, open to the public with its catalogue, its online databases and the local collections it holds.

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Crowley County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Ordway
Population
5,922
Area
800 sq mi
Founded
1911
Cities and towns
3

Crowley County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Crowley County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement services throughout Crowley County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Crowley County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement services in Crowley County are provided by municipal police departments, such as the Ordway Police Department. These agencies are responsible for maintaining law and order within their respective jurisdictions, handling local incidents, and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Crowley County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and detention operations. Municipal law enforcement in Crowley County is limited due to the small population centers; Ordway, the largest town, relies primarily on the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services, though some municipal ordinance enforcement may be handled locally. Due to the presence of Crowley County Correctional Facility, a state Department of Corrections facility, inmates housed there fall under state jurisdiction and can be searched through the Colorado Department of Corrections inmate locator system at cdoc.colorado.gov.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Crowley County are maintained by Crowley County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following procedures outlined under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Crowley County are taken and retained by Crowley County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These photographs are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request. While some third-party websites may offer mugshot searches, the most reliable source is the official Sheriff's Office.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Crowley County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Crowley County

Old mine sites
14
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Uranium
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
28
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1978
Records behind them
48 records for 42 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 14 named mine sites inside the county, 14 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 28 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Uranium.

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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Crowley 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 Crowley County (7 shown, 28 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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Crowley County public-records FAQs

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Crowley County Sheriff or a city police department in Crowley 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 Crowley 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 Crowley 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 Crowley 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 Crowley County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Crowley County are kept by the Crowley 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 Crowley 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 Crowley 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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