Courthouse: 13 West 3rd, La Junta, CO
Annex: 215 Raton, La Junta, CO
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Home of the Colorado Cities and Towns of:
La Junta | Cheraw | Fowler
Manzanola | Rocky Ford | Swink
Changes to County Courthouse
The Otero County Courthouse is open on the north and drivers license doors only. All visitors to the courthouse MUST wear a face covering. Otero County staff is still available to assist you via phone. Please consult our PHONE DIRECTORY.
Click here for Coronavirus Updates from Otero County Health Department.
Departments
Historic Preservation Advisory Board 8
Otero County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (OCHPAB): Established by resolution by the Otero County Board of Commissioners in 2004. The Board’s purpose is to recognize, document and provide information and advice to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) concerning Otero County’s historic resources. This includes the research and nomination of sites to the Otero County Historic Register; and providing advice concerning land use decisions and Section 106 reviews. The OCHPAB also provides guidance and assistance related to historic preservation issues, possible funding sources, technical requirements, etc. to communities and individuals in Otero County.
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Human Services 36
Adult Services 5
Otero County Department of Human Services - Adult Services
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PROGRAMS:
- Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC)
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
- Options for Long Term Care (OLTC)
- Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS)
LOCATION:
Otero County Courthouse
13 W 3rd Street, Room 110
La Junta, CO 81050
CONTACT US:
Otero County DHS - Adult Services
13 W 3rd Street, Room 110
La Junta, CO 81050
PHONE: (719) 383-3166
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-438-3752 (for Baca, Kiowa, and Prowers Counties)
FAX: (719) 383-4607
Child Support Enforcement 12
Otero County Child Support Enforcement available to all needing services. Phone Number 719-383-3100 located at 215 Raton AVe., La Junta, Colorado 81050. Office hours Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM.
For further information please link to Colorado State Child Support site
Child Welfare 4
Manager: Amy Palomino
County Courthouse, Room 102
719-383-3168
To report suspected abuse or neglect,
please call the toll-free hotline
1-844-CO4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Public Assistance 11
Food Assistance Program
Family Medicaid Program
Colorado Works (TANF)
Old Age Pension (OAP)
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
Special Low Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Home Community Based Services (HCBS)
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Supplement to SSI (C/S)