County Government

Departments

Administration
Learn about the Administration Division, their mission statement, responsibilities, and contact information.
Airport
Find information about the county airport.
Attorney
View details about the Office of the County Attorney and read ordinances.
Communications
Emergency Communications / Dispatch
View general department information for the Emergency Communications / Dispatch Center.
CSU Extension Office
Read about the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Office and their resources.
Finance
Explore the Finance Department to find audited financial statements, budgets, contracts and procurement information, GIS maps, and tax information.
Fleet
View Fleet Division information, including responsibilities and contact information.
Human Resources
Find the employee benefits summary, employment opportunities and applications, and the personnel manual.
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Learn about the Department of Human Services and the assistance and programs it administers.
Information Technology
Learn about the Information Technology Department responsibilities and find contact information for IT staff.
Public Health Department
The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners have chosen qualified appointees for the Transitional Advisory Committee and the Transitional Oversight Committee to develop the structure, regulations and programs for the new health Department.
Transportation Department (MET)
Veterans Services
Read about Archuleta County’s services for veterans.

Browse information on the services the Public Works Division provides to care for county facilities and infrastructure.

Development services, building department, planning department and water quality, onsite wastewater treatment, sewer and septic information.

Building Department
Learn about the Building Department, access code, permit information, and view resource links.
Planning Department
Find Planning Department information here, including the mission statement, contact information, and department duties.
Water Quality Department
Information about Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, transfers of title, options for septic and permitting.
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents throughout the County. Utilizing education and proper protocol on safe living conditions within and around a private residence, the department has a ‘help not harass’ approach when enforcement is necessary.

Assessor
View information about the County Assessor’s Office.
Clerk & Recorder
Perform a document search and find information on elections, marriage licenses, recordings, and vehicle registration.
Board of County Commissioners
Learn about the functions and duties of the Board of County Commissioners.
Coroner
Browse information on the role of the county coroner.
Public Trustee
Read about Archuleta’s public trustee and their responsibilities.
Sheriff
The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for over 1,300 square miles and serves a population of approximately 40,000 at the peak of our season. Our jurisdiction ranges from the base of the beautiful Wolf Creek Mountain to the equally beautiful valley of Bayfield, from the Weminuche Wilderness on to the New Mexico state line.
County Surveyor
Treasurer
Access resources on taxes, tax liens and treasurer deeds.

Divisions
Job Opportunities
Learn more about recruiting and view job listings with the Sheriff’s Office.
Programs & Services
Resources

Airport Advisory Commission
CSU Extension Advisory Committee
Emergency Communications Executive Management Board
The Emergency Communications Executive Management Board meets every other month to report on the on goings of the department and discuss important items of interest.
Archuleta County Fair Board
Local Weed Advisory Board
Expectation and eligibility of board members
Planning Commission