Conejos County Courthouse remains closed

County continues to work with insurance carriers

By JOHN WATERS, Courier News Editor
Posted 11/26/24

CONEJOS — Due to a fire in the Conejos County Courthouse on Aug. 29, the courthouse remains closed until further notice. Most offices are open in the Department of Social Services building nearby. There were no injuries related to the fire. 

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Conejos County Courthouse remains closed

County continues to work with insurance carriers

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CONEJOS — Due to a fire in the Conejos County Courthouse on Aug. 29, the courthouse remains closed until further notice. Most offices are open in the Department of Social Services building nearby. There were no injuries related to the fire. 

In a recent interview with the Valley Courier, Conejos County Administrator Tressesa Martinez said the county is in the process of working with its insurance carriers and the courthouse may be closed for about a year.  

There may be county services available online. Many questions can be answered at www.conejoscounty.colorado.gov.

If your license plates have not expired, you can renew your plates online.    

Courthouse offices will still be responding to emails and phone calls. Below is a list of phone numbers for County Courthouse offices.    

  • Conejos County Administration – 719-376-5772
  • Conejos County Assessor – 719-376-5585
  • Conejos County Clerk and Recorder – 719-376-5422
  • Conejos County Land Use – 719-376-2014
  • Conejos County Road and Bridge Admin – 719-376-5431
  • Conejos County Treasurer – 719-376-5919

The WebEx information for Conejos County Court Proceedings can be accessed at the following link www.coloradojudicial.gov/livestream-and-virtual-courtrooms?topic=19  

  • Conejos County Courts phone – 719-376-5465

The Department of Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, Ambulance Service, Road and Bridge and Public Health will remain open for regular business.  

Martinez said many county offices are operating out of the adjacent Department of Social Services building.