Tabernash, Colorado Public Records

Additionally, Tabernash is home to a growing number of small businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the local economy through their unique products and services. The Grand County Economic Development Office, located at 308 Byers Ave, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451, (970) 725-3347, plays a vital role in supporting and promoting the economic growth of Tabernash and the surrounding region.

Law enforcement in Tabernash, Colorado, is primarily provided by the Grand County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling the town, responding to emergency calls, and investigating any criminal activity that may occur. The office is located at 670 Spring Valley Rd, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451, and can be reached at (970) 725-3343. Residents of Tabernash can contact the Sheriff's Office to report incidents, request assistance, or access public records related to law enforcement, such as arrest reports and incident logs. The Grand County Sheriff's Office works closely with the local community to maintain public safety and address the unique needs of the Tabernash area.

Tabernash voters are served by the Grand County Clerk and Recorder, who serves as the designated election official for the county. The office is located at 308 Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451, and can be reached at (970) 725-3347. The official elections website is www.co.grand.co.us/164/Clerk-Recorder. Colorado voters, including Tabernash residents, can register to vote online at www.govotecolorado.gov, the official state voter registration portal managed by the Colorado Secretary of State. Voter registration deadlines are 8 days before any election for online registration and 7 days before for in-person registration; same-day registration is available at voter service and polling centers during the early voting period and on Election Day. Acceptable forms of ID include a Colorado driver's license or ID card. Because Tabernash is an unincorporated community, it does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council. Residents participate in Grand County elections for county commissioners (three members elected countywide), county clerk and recorder, county treasurer, county assessor, county sheriff, and county coroner. Tabernash voters also participate in Colorado state elections for Governor (next election 2026), U.S. Senator (Class II seat up in 2026, currently held by John Hickenlooper), U.S. Representative for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, Colorado General Assembly (State Senate and House of Representatives), and statewide ballot measures. To find their assigned polling place or ballot drop-off location, Tabernash residents can use the polling place locator at www.govotecolorado.gov by entering their residential address. Colorado is a universal mail ballot state; all active registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot for every election, typically 18 to 22 days before Election Day. Voters may return ballots by mail (postage is prepaid), at 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout Grand County (including locations in Granby and Hot Sulphur Springs), or in person at voter service and polling centers. In the November 2024 general election, Grand County reported a voter turnout of approximately 77%, with 5,842 ballots cast out of 7,589 active registered voters countywide. Tabernash's precinct contributed several hundred ballots to that total. The next major election is November 3, 2026, when Colorado voters will decide the U.S. Senate race (Class II seat), Governor (four-year term), other statewide constitutional officers (Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer), all U.S. House seats, half of the State Senate, all State House seats, Grand County commissioners (District 1 and District 3 on rotating schedule), and possibly local school board or special district elections. Election records that are publicly accessible in Colorado include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes under C.R.S. § 1-2-227), campaign finance reports (searchable at tracer.sos.colorado.gov, the state's Transparency in Contribution and Expenditure Reporting database), candidate filings and petitions, precinct-level election results, and ballot issue language. The Grand County Clerk publishes unofficial election results on election night and certified results within weeks after each election. Colorado election law allows absentee voting (though all voters receive mail ballots by default); voters can also request replacement ballots if lost or damaged. Military and overseas voters can request ballots electronically. Tabernash voters seeking assistance or information can contact the Grand County Clerk's office or visit the Colorado Secretary of State's voter information portal.