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Property records

Mesa County Property Tax Information

The Mesa 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.

treasurer.mesacounty.us
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Police & jail

Mesa County Criminal Records

Criminal records for Mesa County start with the sheriff's office, which holds the arrest records, the incident and accident reports and the roster of the county jail.

mesacounty.us
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Mesa County Library

The Mesa County public library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the county.

mesacountylibraries.org
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Mesa County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Grand Junction
Population
155,703
Area
3,341 sq mi
Founded
1883
Cities and towns
12

Mesa County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Mesa County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Mesa County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Grand Junction Police Department, Fruita Police Department, and Palisade Police Department. Each agency has jurisdiction over its respective area, with the Sheriff's Office covering unincorporated regions.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Mesa County is primarily provided by Mesa County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The Sheriff's website at sheriff.mesacounty.us provides information on current inmates, visitation schedules, and booking procedures. Municipal law enforcement includes the Grand Junction Police Department (641 Main Street, Grand Junction), the Fruita Police Department serving the town of Fruita, and the Palisade Police Department in the town of Palisade.

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

For births and deaths occurring outside Mesa County or for older records, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section in Denver (303-692-2200) maintains statewide records from 1910 forward. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce at 360 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970-242-3214, website: gjchamber.org) provides business resources, networking, and economic development information. 2970 Crossroads Boulevard, Grand Junction, CO 81506 • Phone: 970-244-1558 Mesa County Assessor's Office at 200 South Spruce Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (phone: 970-244-1610) maintains property tax assessment records, ownership information, and parcel data. Mesa County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 544 Rood Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (phone: 970-244-1664) is the official repository for land and property records. Mesa County Treasurer at 200 South Spruce Street (970-244-1670) collects property taxes and maintains tax payment history. Professional and occupational licenses (contractors, cosmetologists, healthcare providers, etc.) are typically regulated at the state level by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use permits are handled by Mesa County Community Development Department at 2970 Crossroads Boulevard, Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970-244-1842).

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Mesa County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Mesa County

Old mine sites
214
Sites with no status in the records
207
Still producing
75
Main minerals
Uranium; construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory)
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
627
Shafts and tunnels
227
What they are
prospect pit, adit, gravel pit, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1949 to 2001
Records behind them
1,180 records for 1,123 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 496 named mine sites inside the county, 214 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 627 holes drawn inside the county, 227 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Uranium; construction sand and gravel; Fire Clay (Refractory).

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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Mesa 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 Mesa County (263 shown, 247 more named and 564 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.

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 Mesa County, Colorado?

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

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

Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.

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