Gilpin County Clerk & Recorder

08/27/2026

4:05pm 8/27 DRIVES is currently down with no estimate of restoration. We will reschedule MV appointments as needed and apologize for the inconvenience.

08/25/2026

USPS MAIL BALLOT RULE: WHAT GILPIN COUNTY VOTERS SHOULD KNOW

You may have heard about a new U.S. Postal Service rule concerning election ballots.

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling has not impacted voting in Colorado. A nationwide court order protecting mail ballots remains in effect.

Here’s what Gilpin County voters need to know:

The rule will not affect Gilpin County’s November 3, 2026, General Election under its current legal status.

If implemented in the future, the rule would add administrative steps for election offices when mailing ballots. It would not change:
• Who is eligible to vote
• How ballots are issued, verified or counted
• The security or secrecy of your ballot
• The availability of ballot drop boxes
• Colorado’s ballot-return deadline

Gilpin County’s Elections team is monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Colorado Secretary of State and USPS. If anything changes, we will share accurate information with voters.

For trusted election information, follow the Gilpin County Clerk & Recorder’s Office and other official election sources.

— Sahari McCormick, Gilpin County Clerk & Recorder

08/25/2026

MILITARY HELICOPTER INCIDENT - UPDATE

UPDATE – MEDIA STAGING AREA CLOSED

The media staging area established in connection with today’s U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter incident has now been closed.

There is no longer a designated media staging area for this incident.

At this time, no further updates regarding this incident will be provided by the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office.

We appreciate the cooperation and patience of our media partners and community throughout today’s response. Please contact [email protected] with further email inquiries.

The Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a military helicopter incident on the East side of Thorodin Mountain involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter with four individuals on board.

At this time, no injuries have been reported, and there is no reported fuel leak or fire associated with the incident.

Emergency personnel are on scene, and there is no known threat to the surrounding community.

We will provide additional information as it becomes available and appropriate for release. - GCSO

08/23/2026

📢 Gilpin County Residents: Missing your vehicle registration renewal notices in the mail?

You can stop relying on paper mail and opt in to email notifications directly from the Colorado DMV. This ensures your renewal notices hit your inbox instantly.

How to sign up:

1. Go to the official Colorado myDMV website.
2. Log in or create your account using your CO driver's license/ID.
3. Update your notification preference settings to choose electronic delivery.

Protect yourself from late fees and skip the mail delivery problems! 🚗💨

Visit https://link.orlo.us/fWr8D to log in to or create your myDMV account.

08/18/2026

08/11/2026

08/09/2026

📢 Early Office Closures – Thursday, August 13

Please note that several Gilpin County offices will close one hour early at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, to allow county employees to attend the annual Staff Picnic.

The following facilities and offices will be affected:

🏛️ Old Courthouse
• Assessor
• Clerk & Recorder
• Motor Vehicles
• Treasurer
• County Manager

🏥 Health & Human Services Building
• Public Health
• Human Services

🚜 Public Works

🏊 Community Center Pool
The pool will be closed for the evening and will not open at its regular Thursday time of 4:30 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding as we take a few hours to recognize our employees and strengthen the teamwork that helps us serve the Gilpin County community every day.

08/06/2026

Join us for our yearly Fairgrounds Frenzy!
Rodeo and Mutton Bustin' Details here 👇 https://www.buckforthefallen.com/
Artisan Market (booth) Details here 👇 https://forms.gle/gWbUVoSY2RFJAp8o9
HCA Flea Market Details here 👇 https://www.highcountryauxiliary.com/
Astro Day Details here 👉https://gilpincommunitycenter.org/
Shred-a-Thon will be held at 255 Braecher Park Rd, from 9am-12pm