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Property records

Saguache County Property Tax Information

The Saguache 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.

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Police & jail

Saguache County Sex Offenders

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

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Saguache County

Saguache County: Official county site, on the official site of the office that keeps it.

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Saguache County Library

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

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Saguache County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Saguache
Population
6,368
Area
3,170 sq mi
Founded
1866
Cities and towns
3

Saguache County offices and records

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

Police Departments. In addition to Saguache County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Saguache County includes municipal police departments such as the Center Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Saguache County Sheriff's Office, located at 702 Christy Avenue in Saguache, Colorado 81149, is the primary law enforcement agency for Saguache County's unincorporated areas and provides detention services. Saguache County Detention Facility, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates arrested within Saguache County jurisdiction, and inmate information can be obtained by calling the detention center directly or visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Under Colorado's Public Records Law, specifically the Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. Requests should be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office, and while some records are immediately available, others may require review for privacy exemptions, particularly those involving ongoing investigations or juvenile matters.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Saguache County are maintained by Saguache County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the Colorado Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Saguache County Jail, operated by Saguache County Sheriff's Office, is the primary detention facility in Saguache County. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office If you need information on current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Saguache County are taken and retained by Saguache County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

For births and deaths occurring more than five years ago, or for people who prefer centralized service, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section in Denver (phone: 303-692-2200, website: cdphe.colorado.gov/vital records) is the state repository and can fulfill requests for records from any Colorado county. While Saguache County has limited online recording search capabilities compared to larger Colorado counties, some records may be accessible through third-party subscription services or by contacting the office directly. Property tax records and assessment information are maintained by Saguache County Assessor's Office at Saguache County courthouse complex (phone: 719-655-2544).

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Saguache County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Saguache County

Old mine sites
428
Sites with no status in the records
5
Still producing
34
Main minerals
Gold; Uranium; Lead
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2,041
Shafts and tunnels
231
What they are
prospect pit, adit, gravel pit, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1954 to 2001
Records behind them
2,674 records for 2,508 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 467 named mine sites inside the county, 428 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2,041 holes drawn inside the county, 231 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Uranium; 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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Saguache 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 Saguache County (269 shown, 188 more named and 1,972 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 Saguache County, Colorado?

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

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