Elections

• Shall have been a registered elector of the district for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the election.
• Shall not have been convicted of commission of a sexual offense against a child.

For information about running for School Board office, please contact the secretary to the board for your school district. You may also reference the Colorado Association of School Boards for more information.

• Obtain a nomination petition.  A notice regarding petitions is also published by the designated election official between 75 and 90 days prior to the election.
• File a written notice of intention together with a nomination petition with the secretary to the board of education of your school district (due no later than 67 days before the election).

Refer to the following Colorado Revised Statutes: 

• Title 1, Article 4, Parts 8 and 9
• Title 22, Article 31

• United States Citizen
• At least 18 years of age before Election Day

In order to be eligible to vote, you must register in the county in which you reside. By registering, you declare your residency in the State of Colorado within the county and district of your actual physical residence.

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NOTICE: The information contained in this calendar is provided as a courtesy of the Office of the Las Animas County Clerk & Recorder.  While every attempt has been made to provide accurate and authoritative information as of the date of the last revision, it is provided with the understanding that the Office of the Las Animas County Clerk & Recorder is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional service.  Each entity participating in any election is required to meet specific statutory obligations and they should consult their designated legal advisor or counsel should they have questions regarding the information or obligations that may or may not be contained in this calendar.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Ballots Drop

Monday, October 20, 2025 - Drop Boxes Open

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day - Polls close at 7:00pm

Voter Service and Polling Center
County Courthouse
Election Office
200 E. First Street Rm. 206
Trinidad, CO  81082

24-Hour Drive thru Drop Box
County Courthouse
200 E. First Street
Southwest alley behind the courthouse
Trinidad, CO 81082

Ballot Deposit Box
County Courthouse
200 E. First Street, 1st floor
Trinidad, CO  81082

24-Hour Walk-up Drop Box
Trinidad City Hall Utility Office (outside)
135 N. Animas Street
Trinidad, CO  81082

As outlined in Las Animas County’s Watcher Accommodation Plan on file with the SOS the Watcher must present their form #700 Certificate of Appointment and Oath of Watcher that has been signed by the appointing party to the County Clerk. The County Clerk will verify the watchers eligibility to serve and will then administer the oath and sign the form. The watcher will be instructed to take the form to the location designated by the appointing party and surrender it to the Supervisor Judge of that location. The Watcher will be required to present his or her Watcher Training Course Completion Certificate for the Supervisor Judge to verify they have completed the required training. The watcher will then be allowed to commence with his or her duties as a watcher. If the watcher has not taken the required training they will not be allowed to observe activities where confidential or personally identifiable information may be within view. (Rule 8.1.2, 8.1.5)
In accordance with Rule 8.6.1 (a) (b) (c) and (d), a watcher may be removed from a location by the County Clerk or his or her designee if they:

Commit or encourage fraud in connection with their duties;

Violate any of the election laws or rules;

Violate their oath; or

Was abusive or threatening toward election officials or voters.

If a Watcher is removed the County Clerk will notify the party that appointed the watcher so that they have the opportunity to replace the removed Watcher. (Rule 8.6.2, 8.6.3)

Media Observers with current media credentials who agree to adhere to the “Guidelines for Members of the Media Who Observe Election Counts and Recounts” will be permitted to witness all parts of the election that include voting, and the processing and counting of provisional and mail ballots. Please coordinate with the County Clerk prior to observing so that the election officials can make any space accommodations needed. (Rule 8.18)

Pursuant to C.R.S. 1-7-106, to the extent possible the chairperson, authorized official, issue committee, or candidate shall submit the names of persons selected as watchers to the County Clerk by the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election.