Montezuma County, CO Public Records

Combined Court
865 N. Park St. Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321 https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts
Hours: 8AM-4PM MST
P: 970-565-1111
F: 970-565-8516
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Domestic, Traffic, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, mental health or expunged cases released

Montezuma County, CO Vital Records

Contact the Montezuma County Office of the County Clerk & Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Montezuma County
County Clerk & Recorder
140 W Main St, Ste 1
Cortez, CO 81321 http://montezumacounty.org/web/depart
8:30AM-4:30PM MST
Phone: 970-565-3728
Fax: 970-564-0215
Recorded Documents, Marriage, Death

Montezuma County Vital Certificates

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Montezuma County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 2,036.63 sq mi
Population (2009): 25,368
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 10.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 74%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,538
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 13.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 21%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.54
Housing Units (2000): 10,497
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.8%
Migration Flow to Montezuma County, CO from (2007-2008):

Montezuma County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $414,270
  • Construction: $47,673
  • Retail Trade: $43,760
  • Professional and Technical Services: $19,255
  • Healthcare: $39,809
  • Banking: $12,267
  • Retail Trade: $43,760
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $17,646
  • Manufacturing: $16,672
  • Farms: $3,186
  • Government: $128,468
Employed (2000): 10,645
Unemployed (2000): 789
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,796
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,658
Local Government Revenue (2007): $70,862 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $35,749 (thou. dol.)

Montezuma County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 332
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Deaths (2007): 259
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 9

Montezuma County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 116
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 105
Property Crimes (2008): 495
  • Burglary: 96
  • Larceny-Theft: 367
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 32

Montezuma County Genealogy Records