Offices located in the 449 San Juan Building, “The Old Courthouse,” will remain closed until further notice. This closure is due to an ongoing investigation into a Thursday arson event and pending on-site visits by insurance agencies. County associates will not be able to re-enter the premises until these visits are complete.
A total of 27 employees are currently displaced by damage from the fire, with most damage being smoke-related. The offices of the Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, and Human Resources are working to help residents with various county business, including registrations, renewals, and tax payments.
“Many services are available online and constituents are still being served,” said BoCC Chair Veronica Medina. “County business is still being conducted with the availability and equipment that they have.”
For the Clerk & Recorder’s office, County Clerk Kristy Archuleta provided the following information for residents:
Renew registrations online: https://dmv.colorado.gov/registration
Use the MVExpress Kiosk located at the Durango City Market, 3130 Main Avenue, Durango.
Treasurer Elsa White has extended the second-half tax payment deadline to Thursday, June 19. She asks the public to “help us help you.”
“Please bring your coupon, leave or list a phone number, and make sure your physical address is on your paperwork,” White added. “Leave us with as much information as possible so we can reach you if there is a problem.”
White will be accepting walk-in payments at the Administration Building this week, 398 Lewis Street, Pagosa Springs.
County Assessor Johanna Tully-Elliott has requested to be added to the agenda for the Tuesday, June 17 regular meeting of the BOCC, to request necessary deadline extensions due to the office closure.
County administration and staff, including public works, IT department, and the incoming county attorney, are diligently working to find a temporary solution for the office situation. The County asks for the community’s patience during these circumstances, which are beyond their control.
For questions, please call the main county office 970-264-8300, check archuletacounty.gov for updates.