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San Juan County Sex Offenders

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

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San Juan County Library

The San Juan 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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San Juan County

San Juan County: Official county page, on the official site of the office that keeps it.

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Property records

San Juan County Property Tax Information

The San Juan 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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San Juan County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Silverton
Population
705
Area
388 sq mi
Founded
1876
Cities and towns
1

San Juan County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. San Juan County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the unincorporated areas of San Juan County. Due to San Juan County's small population and vast area, the Sheriff's Office often collaborates with state and federal agencies for larger operations or emergencies.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in San Juan County is primarily the responsibility of San Juan County Sheriff's Office, as there are no municipal police departments within San Juan County. In cases of major crimes or incidents, the Sheriff's Office may coordinate with the Colorado State Patrol or federal agencies to ensure full coverage and support.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in San Juan County are primarily provided by San Juan County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1315 Greene Street in Silverton, Colorado 81433. The Town of Silverton, as the only incorporated county, maintains its own Marshal's Office that handles municipal code enforcement and works cooperatively with the Sheriff's Office. § 24-72-301 et seq.) and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA, C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1 et seq.). Due to San Juan County's size, San Juan County does not maintain an online inmate search portal; individuals seeking information about current detainees should contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone. Mugshot and booking photograph availability varies, and formal written requests under CORA may be necessary to obtain these records, with the Sheriff's Office reserving the right to redact information exempt under state law.

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

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in San Juan County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in San Juan County

Old mine sites
314
Sites with no status in the records
108
Still producing
87
Main minerals
Gold; Lead; Tungsten
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
3,826
Shafts and tunnels
1,287
What they are
prospect pit, adit, mine shaft, lead
Maps surveyed
1955 to 2001
Records behind them
4,591 records for 4,335 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 509 named mine sites inside the county, 314 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 3,826 holes drawn inside the county, 1,287 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Lead; Tungsten.

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.

1 mile 600 of 4,283 shown
San Juan 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 San Juan County (264 shown, 237 more named and 3,762 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 San Juan County, Colorado?

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

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