San Luis, Colorado Public Records

The San Luis Police Department, in conjunction with the Costilla County Sheriff's Office, provides law enforcement services to the city and surrounding areas. Public records related to arrests, incident reports, and crime statistics are maintained by these agencies and can be requested through formal channels. While San Luis enjoys a relatively low crime rate, these public records offer valuable insights into the community's public safety efforts and the overall well-being of local residents.

San Luis voters are served by the Costilla County Clerk and Recorder, which functions as the county's election office, located at 400 Gasper Street, San Luis, CO 81152, phone (719) 672-3301, website www.costillacounty.net. Colorado residents can register to vote online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website at www.govotecolorado.gov, which is the state's centralized voter registration and election information portal. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Colorado residents for at least 22 days before the election, and at least 16 years old (though only those 18 by Election Day may vote). Registration can be completed up to and including Election Day; Colorado allows same-day voter registration at Voter Service and Polling Centers. Acceptable forms of ID for registration include Colorado driver's license or ID card number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The Town of San Luis holds municipal elections for mayor and town board members; these elections are typically held in April of odd-numbered years, with the next regular municipal election scheduled for April 2025. Municipal election information, including candidate filings and local ballot issues, is available from the Town Clerk at Town Hall, 402 Main Street, (719) 672-3321, and from the Costilla County Clerk. Because San Luis is an incorporated town, voters participate in both municipal elections (for town officials) and county, state, and federal elections administered by the county. San Luis residents can find their assigned polling location by visiting www.govotecolorado.gov and entering their address, or by calling the County Clerk at (719) 672-3301. Colorado is a universal mail ballot state: all active registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot for every election, typically delivered 18-22 days before Election Day. Voters may return ballots by mail (no postage required, must be postmarned by Election Day), at 24-hour ballot drop boxes (locations listed at govotecolorado.gov), or in person at Voter Service and Polling Centers during early voting or on Election Day. In the November 2024 general election, Costilla County reported approximately 68% voter turnout, with around 2,100 ballots cast out of approximately 3,100 registered voters; statewide, Colorado's turnout exceeded 75%. For the November 3, 2026 general election, San Luis and Costilla County voters will decide several key races: one U.S. Senate seat (Class III, currently held by Senator Michael Bennet, term expiring 2029—this seat is NOT up in 2026; Class II seat currently held by John Hickenlooper IS up in 2026), Colorado Governor (Jared Polis's current term expires January 2027, so the gubernatorial race WILL be on the 2026 ballot), all state legislative seats (both Colorado House and Senate districts, depending on term schedules), Costilla County Commissioner positions (with staggered terms), County Clerk and Recorder, County Sheriff, County Assessor, County Treasurer, and potentially school board and special district seats. Ballot measures may include local tax issues, county ordinances, state constitutional amendments, and state statutory initiatives. Complete candidate lists and sample ballots become available 45 days before the election at www.govotecolorado.gov and through the Costilla County Clerk's office. Public election records available under Colorado law include voter registration lists (names and addresses of registered voters are public, though birthdates and Social Security numbers are confidential), campaign finance reports for candidates and committees (searchable at www.tracer.sos.colorado.gov), candidate filings and statements, precinct-level election results, and ballot issue financial disclosures. Absentee/mail ballots are automatically sent to all registered voters in Colorado; voters who need a replacement ballot or who register close to Election Day can request one through the County Clerk or download a ballot at govotecolorado.gov starting 18 days before the election.