Building closures for Presidents Day

In observance of Presidents Day, Arapahoe County administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17.

Census 101: How will 2020 Census Data be Used?

Responses to the census fuel more than $675 billion in federal funds to states and communities each year. Arapahoe County relies heavily on these federal dollars to fund and supplement critical programs like Human Services, housing assistance, libraries, ...

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder unveils new tools and expanded services

The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s office has rolled out the Qmatic queue management system in its Littleton, Aurora and Centennial offices. This state-of-the-art system is designed to help shorten wait times at County offices, and it expa...

Watch for your ballots this week

It’s vote time! 

Ballots for the March 3 Presidential Primary are being mailed this week! Be on the lookout for your ballot to arrive by this coming weekend. And, once you’ve voted, track your ballot online at arapahoevotes.com...

Census 101: What is the Census?

The U.S Census has counted the population every 10 years since 1790 and this March, the 23rd census will hit your mailbox. Learn why getting an accurate count is so important to Arapahoe County. More at arapahoegov.com/census2020

Read on...

CANCELED: Love is in the air at 17 Mile House Farm Park

CANCELED: Due to adverse snow conditions, Saturday’s Open House is canceled.

This Saturday, see what Valentine’s Day looked like in the 1800s with vintage valentines, refreshments and family-friendly crafts, including a make-your-own va...

The County Line: February 2020

The February issue of The County Line monthly newsletter is out! Catch up on County news including the Open Spaces master plan, volunteer opportunities, the recent oil and gas forums, and proposed changes to the 18th Judicial District. This month&rsqu...

A Conversation with Commissioner Nancy N. Sharpe

Whether you’re new to Arapahoe County or have lived here for many years, you probably know that we’re one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And that growth presents us with unique challenges as we look ahead to 2020 and beyo...

Commissioner Kathleen Conti: The real costs of unfunded mandates

When I was a state representative, I was talking one day to the mayor of Littleton and the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder. They told me that they were “counting down the days until the legislative session was over.” When I asked wh...

Get involved by applying to one of the County’s boards and commissions

Every year, Arapahoe County offers its residents and business owners numerous ways to make their voices heard by serving on one of our many citizen boards and committees. Since the majority of these positions expire in February, now is the time to get inv...

State lawmakers’ proposal would divide the 18th Judicial District

As the Colorado General Assembly kicked off its 2020 legislative session in January, addressing the bloated 18th Judicial District is on the to-do list.

Early in the session, state lawmakers introduced a bill that would split the 18th into two districts. T...

Open Spaces to update its master plan in 2020

As 2020 dawns, Arapahoe County’s Open Spaces Program is preparing to update its decade-old master plan. Since the department adopted its current plan in 2010, the County’s population has grown by about 14 percent, which means that our ...

Oil and gas public meetings highlight County’s approach to development

Arapahoe County hosted a pair of gatherings last month that invited County residents to provide input about the County’s updated plans for oil and gas development. Now the real work begins.

The County is addressing the issue by focusing on the qu...

We're updating our disaster plan

Blizzards, tornadoes, dam failures. 

Help our Office of Emergency Management make a plan to protect Arapahoe County before disasters strike. Just take our short survey. Visit the Hazard Mitigation Plan web page to learn more about the plan and the...

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder addresses error affecting military and overseas voters

On January 29, 2020, the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s office discovered an error in our UOCAVA ballot delivery, specifically that—as a result of a data entry error in our office—UOCAVA voters who requested delivery of...

Unaffiliated voters may select a party preference by Feb. 3

Attention unaffiliated voters!

You may select a party preference for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election on March 3. Your selection must be made by Feb. 3. 

You will then receive your preferred party’s primary ballot. If you do not...

Notice of Voting System Test

A required Logic and Accuracy Test of Arapahoe County’s voting system will be held in advance of the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The test is open to the public to observe.

Wednesday, February 5, 20209 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Arapahoe Count...

A Conversation with Commissioner Nancy Jackson

Whether you’re new to Arapahoe County or have lived here for many years, you probably know that we’re one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And that growth presents us with unique challenges as we look ahead to 2020 and beyo...

Your 17-year-old may be eligible to vote in the March primary

Parents: Do you have a 17-year old in the house? New this year, 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the Nov. 3 General Election may vote in the upcoming Presidential Primary in March.

Colorado’s presidential primary takes place Tuesday, March 3 and ...

Military and overseas voters should check their status

Are you a U.S. service member or are you living overseas? It’s important to update your status as a Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voter so you can receive and return a ballot by mail, fax or email.  

UOCAVA...

A Conversation with Commissioner Jeff Baker

Whether you’re new to Arapahoe County or have lived here for many years, you probably know that we’re one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And that growth presents us with unique challenges as we look ahead to 2020 and beyo...

We're updating our disaster plan

Blizzards, tornadoes, dam failures. 

Help our Office of Emergency Management make a plan to protect Arapahoe County before disasters strike. Just take our short survey. Visit the Hazard Mitigation Plan web page to learn more about the plan and the...

New check-in program lets Arapahoe County seniors know someone cares

We may be living longer, but not necessarily better. According to studies, 29% of seniors in the United States live alone. Older adults who live alone are more likely to be poor, lonely and socially isolated. That’s why the Arapahoe County Sheri...

Join us for the first Telephone Town Hall of the year on Jan. 30

Like many local and state governments, our needs continue to grow and our ability to provide services becomes more and more challenging. In 2020, we’re using careful scrutiny and planning to make difficult choices about some of the critical serv...

Youth Awards Nominations Now Open

The Arapahoe County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards program (ACMCYA) has opened its 2020 contest to nominations. The group of local leaders works with the Arapahoe County Foundation and outside sponsors to award one-time scholarships to high school ...

March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary

On March 3, 2020, Arapahoe County will hold a Presidential Primary election, which will determine the presidential nominees for each political party. All active voters will receive a ballot the week of Feb. 10, 2020. There are recent changes to Colorado&a...

Arapahoe County to Hold Public Forums on Oil and Gas Development

When the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 181 this past April, it changed how counties and communities may approach oil and gas development within their borders. The new law prioritizes public health, safety and environmental considerations wh...

Welcome to The County Line

In the spirit of embracing a new year—and a new decade—the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is pleased to introduce The County Line. This monthly newsletter will provide updates from all five commissioners about the work we do in...

Colorado’s “Red Flag” Law

On January 1, 2020, the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) took effect and became law. The Colorado General Assembly passed the measure during the 2019 legislative session. It provides the ability for a family, household member or law ...

Commissioners Send Concerns about Denver Metroplex Plan to FAA

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners (Board) recently sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outlining objections to the agency’s final plan to reroute airplane traffic throughout the region. The proposal would...

Arapahoe County to Oversee Three Elections in 2020

On the heels of record-breaking voter participation in the 2019 coordinated election, Arapahoe County—along with all Colorado counties—will administer three more in 2020.

For the first time in two decades the state will host a president...

Arapahoe County Begins Preparations for 2020 Census

Every 10 years, all American communities do a head count of their population. Although this may seem like just another government survey, the Census has an important impact on everyone’s daily lives. That’s because the population data ...

Byers, CO branch office hours change on Jan. 6

Beginning Jan. 6 the Byers branch of the Clerk and Recorder's office will be changing hours to provide greater availability to customers during their lunch hour.

The new hours will be:

• Monday - Friday
• 7-10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Services Provided at the B...

Colorado Digital ID available starting December 1

Starting December 1 Coloradans will be able to use digital IDs on their smartphones. Colorado Digital ID is a secure electronic form of a Colorado driver license or state ID stored within the myColorado app. 

The app’s newest feature gives residen...

"Forever family" adoptions bring tears, hugs and stability

The Arapahoe County District Courthouse is typically a somber, formal government building. But every National Adoption Day, it’s pure fun.

On Wednesday, November 20, parents, children, caseworkers, judges, County officials, and other supporters gathered to...

Extended repair work at county admin building to begin

Extended repairs to the fire line at the county administrative building (5334 S Prince St, Littleton) are needed and will begin on Monday, Nov. 25. The work is estimated to take about a month.

Although the work is taking place near the public entrance, the...

Join us for holiday celebrations at 17 Mile House

Open house at 17 Mile House farm park

Saturday, December 79 a.m.–12 p.m.8181 S. Parker Road Centennial, CO 80016

Travelers often bring their holiday traditions with them on the road, and those on the Smoky Hill Trail were no exception. G...

Innovative use of Jaws-of-Life means repairs take minutes instead of hours

Designed to pry or cut the steel from mangled automobiles, we’re probably the only government organization to use the Jaws-of-Life to straighten the crushed ends of steel culverts. Arapahoe County Road and Bridge partnered with Byers Fire Depart...

17 Mile House barn preservation project completed

With the help of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado’s State Historical Fund, Arapahoe County Open Spaces has finished a seven-month project designed to stabilize and preserve this historic property.

The 17 Mile House is one of two mile houses in Colora...

Town Hall with Commissioner Jeff Baker

You have questions, and we have answers! This month, Commissioner Jeff Baker welcomes Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser and Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez for a Town Hall Meeting in Bennett.

Thursday, Nov. 146:30-8 PMEastern Service Center4405 S. CR 129Ben...

Arapahoe County statement regarding Ballot Measure 1A

The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners and Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown released the following statements regarding Ballot Measure 1A:

Board of County Commissioners: “While we are disappointed in the outcome of this ballot measure, the Board of ...

Commissioner Nancy Sharpe participates in national joint task force

Earlier this month, Arapahoe County Colorado Commissioner Nancy Sharpe joined fellow county leaders from across the country for an advocacy day on Capitol Hill. The meeting of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and National Sheriffs’ Association ...

Commissioners lend their voices to anti-opioid efforts

In the last three decades, prescription pain pill addiction has become a serious medical crisis-turned-overdose crisis that has led to the premature deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans. In Arapahoe County alone, nearly 500 residents died last yea...

Citizen-led county taskforce recommends replacing detention center

An Arapahoe County citizen task force has agreed that securing a new county jail should be a priority for the county, along with providing expanded programming to help lower recidivism rates and offer more help for inmates who are experiencing mental and ...

Property tax statements have arrived

Arapahoe County has begun mailing 2019 tax statements to all property owners. Residents should receive their statements by February 1.

“The Arapahoe County Treasurer’s Office serves as the single point of property tax collection for mor...

The County Line: February 2020

The February issue of The County Line monthly newsletter is out! Catch up on County news including the Open Spaces master plan, volunteer opportunities, the recent oil and gas forums, and proposed changes to the 18th Judicial District. This month&rsqu...

Join a Conversation with Commissioner Nancy N. Sharpe on Feb. 20

Whether you’re new to Arapahoe County or have lived here for many years, you probably know that we’re one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And that growth presents us with unique challenges as we look ahead to 2020 and beyo...

March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary

On March 3, 2020, Arapahoe County will hold a Presidential Primary election, which will determine the presidential nominees for each political party. All active voters will receive a ballot the week of Feb. 10, 2020. There are recent changes to Colorado&a...

Get Involved in Arapahoe County

There are many ways citizens can get involved, from volunteering to serving on a citizen board, such as:

• Citizen Boards and Committees
• Volunteer Connections
• Arapahoe County Foundation
• Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy
• Homeowner and Nei...

The Open Spaces master plan is being updated. Learn more!

The February issue of The County Line monthly newsletter is out! Catch up on County news including the Open Spaces master plan, volunteer opportunities, the recent oil and gas forums, and proposed changes to the 18th Judicial District. This month&rsqu...

Prevent a "fall through" with ice safety tips

There have already been several instances this year in Colorado of people falling through ice while attempting to ice fish. There probably is no such thing as “safe” ice, but Colorado Parks & Wildlife has shared some guidelines everyone should conside...

17 Mile House barn preservation project completed

With the help of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado’s State Historical Fund, Arapahoe County Open Spaces has finished a seven-month project designed to stabilize and preserve this historic property.

The 17 Mile House is one of two mile houses in Colora...

Explore your parks, trails and open spaces

Explore your parks

Explore your trails

Explore our yopen spaces

CANCELED: Love is in the air at 17 Mile House Farm Park

CANCELED: Due to adverse snow conditions, Saturday’s Open House is canceled.

This Saturday, see what Valentine’s Day looked like in the 1800s with vintage valentines, refreshments and family-friendly crafts, including a make-your-own va...

The County Line: February 2020

The February issue of The County Line monthly newsletter is out! Catch up on County news including the Open Spaces master plan, volunteer opportunities, the recent oil and gas forums, and proposed changes to the 18th Judicial District. This month&rsqu...

Prevent a "fall through" with ice safety tips

There have already been several instances this year in Colorado of people falling through ice while attempting to ice fish. There probably is no such thing as “safe” ice, but Colorado Parks & Wildlife has shared some guidelines everyone should conside...

17 Mile House barn preservation project completed

With the help of a $200,000 grant from History Colorado’s State Historical Fund, Arapahoe County Open Spaces has finished a seven-month project designed to stabilize and preserve this historic property.

The 17 Mile House is one of two mile houses in Colora...

Arapahoe County gives dispatchers their due

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office announced today that 911 emergency dispatchers will now be classified as first responders.  The new status acknowledges dispatchers in the...

New Emergency Operations Center opens, senior check-in begins and the county jail has a book club.

Click the photo to read the February 2020 edition of the Detail. Or click HERE.

New check-in program lets Arapahoe County seniors know someone cares

We may be living longer, but not necessarily better. According to studies, 29% of seniors in the United States live alone. Older adults who live alone are more likely to be poor, lonely and socially isolated. That’s why the Arapahoe County Sheri...

Investigators arrest babysitter for allegedly sexually assaulting children

Investigators with the Child Victim Unit (CVU) of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting children he babysat in Arapahoe County.

CVU investigators arrested Corey Medo on a war...

In times of trouble, our victim advocates are here for you.

Whether you’re a victim of a violent crime, involved in serious car accident or have experienced a traumatic event, victim advocates from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will offer you support and resources through your darkest hour.

Advocates are ded...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Deputy to receive Hero Award today for extraordinary action

WHAT:  The Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Scott Siegfried will present Arapahoe County Sheriff's Deputy Ben Sadler with its December Hero Award.  The CCSD Heroes Award honors those in the Cherry Creek Schools commun...

The ACSO is using drones, SROs are educating parents and help us solve a cold case!

Click photo to read the October edition of the Detail! Or click HERE.

Deputies arrest teacher who worked at juvenile detention center

CENTENNIAL – Arapahoe County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a former educator at the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center Thursday on the felony charge of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. Maggie Christine Stastny, 32, will be he...

We're recruiting, meet our SROs and enter our Blue Patch photo contest!

Click photo to read the August edition of the Detail! Or click HERE.

Buy a sheriff patch & fight cancer, Citizens' Academy starts soon, K-9s get $20K!

Click photo to read the August edition of the Detail! Or click HERE.

Back the Blue K-9 Force to present sheriff’s office with $20,500 for K-9 unit

BTBK9, a nonprofit which helps fund safety and medical needs for law enforcement, raised the money by holding fundraising events at Chick-fil-A, Culvers, CoBank, Colonna’s Pizza, Parry’s Pizza, and the Prevail Group. The nonprofit give...

Learn about our new dog-walker program, meet bomb-detection dog ‘Nuke’, and more… in The Detail!

https://spark.adobe.com/page/5CO3G7CQInIZU/

Accreditation assessment team invites public comment about ACSO

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive in Centennial on July 22, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedures, administration, opera...

ACSO investigating overnight shooting death of teen

Investigators say homicide is not school related and there are no suspects at large

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old victim outside his home in the 21500 block of East Powers Lane last nig...

When there’s an emergency, who are you going to call? 9-1-1 dispatchers

When you need urgent help, they’re there. 24/7, 365 days a year, when you call 9-1-1, an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office public safety dispatcher will answer your call.  That’s why the ACSO is taking this week to ho...

Investigators looking for man who tried to sexually assault woman in Centennial

The subject is described as a white male wearing black jeans, a black jacket with a hoodie, and a black mask that hid everything but his eyes. The victim describes him as a white male, approximately 6-foot tall and weighing around 200 pounds. 

Any...

Investigators arrest Arapahoe High teacher on charges of sexually assaulting a student

Investigators responded to the school and conducted a preliminary investigation along with school staff after receiving a tip from a student anonymously through the reporting system Safe2Tell.  Investigators developed enough probable cause that t...

ACSO hosts grand opening for Sheriff’s Office Substation

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is opening a new substation that will serve some 25,000 residents in the Four Square Mile and Holly Hills neighborhoods. The neighborhoods are within the Precinct 5 patrol service area. While the ACSO has always had a ...

Video visit an inmate in the Arapahoe County jail from anywhere

Visiting an inmate in the Arapahoe County Detention facility just got easier. Instead of driving to the facility to speak to your friend or loved one through a video kiosk, you can now visit with them from virtually anywhere with internet access and a fre...

ACSO arrests man for first degree murder after he allegedly shot neighbor in parking dispute

Johnson was originally held on charges of attempted first degree murder. However, after the victim, Anthony Cunningham, 46, was pronounced deceased on February 18, 2019, the charges were amended against Johnson to first degree murder.

ACSO dispatch receive...

New Emergency Operations Center opens, senior check-in begins and the county jail has a book club.

Click the photo to read the February 2020 edition of the Detail. Or click HERE.

We're updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan

Help our Office of Emergency Management by taking this short 3-question survey:

https://tinyurl.com/OEMSurvey

New check-in program lets Arapahoe County seniors know someone cares

We may be living longer, but not necessarily better. According to studies, 29% of seniors in the United States live alone. Older adults who live alone are more likely to be poor, lonely and socially isolated. That’s why the Arapahoe County Sheri...

Urgent Need for a New Jail

Walls crumble, sewage backs up, inmates crowd into pods while the staff struggles to provide basic mental and behavioral health assistance inside the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. 

Take a video tour of the jail.

Th...

The ACSO and YOU. We're better together.

Click HERE for video

2018 Annual Report

"The 2018 annual report showcases the many accomplishments of the people and programs in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office." Sheriff Tyler Brown

Click below to read entire report