Courthouse: 13 West 3rd, La Junta, CO
Annex: 215 Raton, La Junta, CO
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday
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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.
Elected Officials Article Count: 6
Assessor Article Count: 5
Clerk & Recorder Article Count: 1
Elections Article Count: 8
Holly Huerta, Elections Clerk
Phone 719-383-3024 Fax 719-383-3026
Check your Voter Registration, download voter forms, find your legislators HERE!
Motor Vehicle Article Count: 4
Shannon Casillas, Motor Vehicle Clerk
719-383-3020
ATTENTION: Persons with Disabilities
You must bring a doctor completed Persons with Disabilities Handicap Parking Application every time you renew your license plates or hang tag. Please print the application following the link below and take to your doctor to have completed before you come in to renew your plates or hang tag.
Download Application here, take to your physician to have signed, and then bring or mail to us.
As of June 1, 2011, you need to submit an application completed by your physician every time you renew your Disabilities Handicap license plate or placard.
Recording Article Count: 3
Geri Cahill, Recording Clerk
Phone 719-383-3020 Fax 719-383-3026
We offer eRecording and monthly subscriptions to search our real estate records, images, and prints. Images are online back to 1965. Contact our office today!
Otero County is in the process of digitizing our oldest records and will soon be available online.
Commissioners Article Count: 21
News & Announcements Article Count: 44
Please check our Upcoming Events calendar on the right side of our home page, too!
Departments Article Count: 5
Administration Department Article Count: 2
Health Department Article Count: 10
Environmental Health Services Article Count: 8
Immunization Clinics and Information Article Count: 2
Public Health Education Article Count: 7
Tobacco Control Article Count: 14
Regional Health Connector Article Count: 4
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Article Count: 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.
Our pages are UNDER CONSTRUCTION. We'll be adding more information soon.
Human Services Article Count: 1
Administration Article Count: 3
Adult Services Article Count: 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 Article Count: 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 Article Count: 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 Article Count: 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)