Eads, Colorado Public Records

Additionally, the city's proximity to major transportation routes, such as the former Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, has historically played a role in supporting economic activity and commerce within the 81036 ZIP code area.

The Eads Police Department plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and order within the community. The department is responsible for responding to emergency calls, investigating crimes, and enforcing local laws and ordinances. Residents can contact the Eads Police Department to report suspicious activity, file incident reports, or inquire about the status of ongoing investigations. The department works closely with the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office and other regional law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of the 646 residents living within the 81036 ZIP code.

Eads voters are served by the Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder, who serves as the Designated Election Official for the county, located at 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036 (phone: 719-438-5421, website: www.kiowacountycolorado.com). Colorado residents can register to vote online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website at www.govotecolorado.gov, which provides same-day voter registration updates. Voter registration deadlines are 22 days before an election for mail registration and 8 days before for online registration; Colorado also offers Election Day registration at voter service and polling centers. To register, applicants must provide a valid Colorado driver's license or ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Colorado has conducted all elections by mail ballot since 2013; all active registered voters automatically receive a ballot mailed to their address approximately 18-22 days before each election. Ballots can be returned by U.S. mail (no postage required), deposited in 24-hour ballot drop boxes (locations listed at www.govotecolorado.gov), or delivered in person to the County Clerk's office. Eads, as a statutory town, holds municipal elections for mayor and town trustees (town council) in odd-numbered years, typically in April. The next Eads municipal election will be held in April 2025 for town offices; candidate filing information and local ballot measures can be obtained from the Town Clerk at Town Hall (719-438-5591) or the County Clerk. Polling place information for voters who prefer to vote in person is available through the County Clerk or at www.govotecolorado.gov by entering your address. In the November 2024 general election, Kiowa County reported a voter turnout of approximately 78-80%, consistent with Colorado's high participation rates. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Kiowa County and Eads voters will decide several significant races: the Governor of Colorado seat, one U.S. Senate seat (if Class III is up in 2026), Colorado's 4th Congressional District representative, state Senate District 35, state House District 63, and county offices including County Commissioner, Sheriff, Clerk and Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer, Coroner, and Surveyor. Election records in Colorado are extensively public under C.R.S. § 1-2-227 and § 1-45-107.5; voter registration lists (without birth dates or driver's license numbers) are available for purchase, campaign finance reports are searchable at the Secretary of State's TRACER system (www.tracer.sos.colorado.gov), and precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk and Secretary of State. Candidate filings and ballot issue text are public records maintained by the County Clerk for local elections and the Secretary of State for state elections.