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Gunnison County Sex Offenders

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

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Gunnison County Official Site

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

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Gunnison County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Gunnison
Population
16,918
Area
3,259 sq mi
Founded
1877
Cities and towns
6

Gunnison County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Gunnison County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Gunnison County.

Police Departments. In addition to Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Gunnison County is provided by the Gunnison Police Department and the Crested Butte Marshal's Office. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and public safety initiatives, making sure of full coverage across Gunnison County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Gunnison County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Gunnison County, operating from 200 East Georgia Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230. Inmate information and jail roster details can be obtained by calling the detention center or visiting the Sheriff's Office in person, as online inmate lookup capabilities may be limited. Under Colorado's public records law, the Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. The high volume of search and rescue operations in this mountainous region means the Sheriff's Office maintains specialized alpine rescue teams and coordinates frequently with volunteer organizations.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Gunnison County are maintained by Gunnison County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, subject to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate information can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, which provides details on current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Gunnison County are taken and retained by Gunnison County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or through third-party websites that aggregate such data.

The jail provides an inmate lookup process through their administrative office. You can visit the jail located at 510 W. Bidwell Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230, or call them at (970) 641-1108 for more information on recent arrests and inmate status.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Gunnison County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Gunnison County

Old mine sites
577
Sites with no status in the records
133
Still producing
184
Main minerals
Thorium; Gold; Lead
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2,516
Shafts and tunnels
488
What they are
prospect pit, adit, mine shaft, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
Maps surveyed
1954 to 2001
Records behind them
3,483 records for 3,410 sites, the rest are the same working written down twice
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 894 named mine sites inside the county, 577 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2,516 holes drawn inside the county, 488 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Thorium; Gold; Lead.

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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Gunnison 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 Gunnison County (305 shown, 298 more named and 2,411 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

Colorado abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

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 Gunnison County, Colorado?

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

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