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Yuma County Sex Offenders

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

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Property records

Yuma County Property Tax Information

The Yuma 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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Yuma County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Wray
Population
9,988
Area
2,369 sq mi
Founded
1889
Cities and towns
6

Yuma County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Yuma County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Yuma County.

Police Departments. In addition to Yuma County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Yuma County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Wray Police Department and the Yuma Police Department. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and public safety initiatives, making sure of a full approach to law enforcement across Yuma County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Yuma County is primarily provided by Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Suite 6, Wray, CO 80758. Yuma County Detention Facility is a small county jail located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office in Wray, housing inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Inmate lookup information can be obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Yuma County does not currently maintain a full online inmate roster due to its smaller size. Arrest records in Yuma County are considered public records under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. 24-72-301 et seq.) and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA, C.R.S. 24-72-200.1 et seq.).

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Yuma County are maintained by Yuma County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available to the public, allowing individuals to search for current detainees through the Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Yuma County are taken and retained by Yuma County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either in person or via their official website.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Yuma County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Yuma County

Old mine sites
62
Sites with no status in the records
2
Still producing
1
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Clay; Fire Clay (Refractory); Clay
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
53
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
Maps surveyed
1961 to 1984
Records behind them
143 records for 118 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 65 named mine sites inside the county, 62 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 53 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Clay; Fire Clay (Refractory); Clay.

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.

Yuma 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 Yuma County (31 shown, 53 unnamed on the map)

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 Yuma County, Colorado?

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

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