Two Buttes, Colorado Public Records

Law enforcement in Two Buttes falls under the jurisdiction of the Baca County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling the area, responding to emergency calls, and investigating any criminal activity. Residents can connect with the Sheriff's Office for assistance with public safety concerns, as well as to access records related to arrests, incidents, and other law enforcement matters.

Two Buttes voters are served by the Baca County Clerk and Recorder, who serves as the county's Designated Election Official, located at 741 Main Street, Springfield, CO 81073 (phone: 719-523-4372, website: https://www.bacacounty.org). Colorado residents can register to vote online at https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml through the Secretary of State's website, with registration accepted up to and including Election Day, though registering by the deadline eight days before an election ensures a mail ballot is sent. Voters need a valid Colorado driver's license or ID card to register online. Two Buttes is unincorporated with no municipal government, so residents do not vote in city council or mayoral elections. Instead, Two Buttes voters participate in Baca County, state, and federal elections. Baca County Commissioner districts are decided in general elections, with three commissioners serving staggered four-year terms. Two Buttes falls within Commissioner District 3. Colorado conducts all elections primarily by mail ballot; every registered voter automatically receives a ballot mailed to their address approximately three weeks before each election. Voters can return ballots by mail (postage-paid) or drop them at secure drop boxes—the nearest to Two Buttes is at the Baca County Courthouse in Springfield. In-person voting centers are available during early voting periods and on Election Day for those who prefer to vote in person or need replacement ballots; the Baca County voting center is at the courthouse. Voters can track their ballot status at https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml. In the November 2024 presidential election, Baca County recorded approximately 72% turnout among its roughly 2,400 registered voters, with over 1,700 ballots cast. The county heavily favored Republican candidates, consistent with its conservative ranching culture. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Two Buttes and Baca County voters will decide Colorado's gubernatorial race (Governor Jared Polis's current term expires in 2027, though that would be 2026 election), state legislature seats including State Senate District 35 and State House District 63, county offices including County Commissioner, Sheriff, Clerk and Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer, plus potential ballot measures on state and county matters. Colorado does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026. All voter registration lists, campaign finance reports, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results are public records in Colorado. Voter lists can be purchased from the Secretary of State for political purposes. Campaign finance disclosures are searchable at https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/CampaignFinance/home.html. Precinct results by race are published by the county clerk after each election and archived by the Secretary of State.