Garfield County was carved out of Summit County in 1883. The Recorder has birth, death, marriage and land records from 1892. Before that date you should check with Summit County.

Garfield County, CO 
County Court
Garfield County Courthouse
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

The Clerk of Court has divorce, probate and civil court records. Prior to 1892 you should check with Summit County.

The City has some burial records

Has created an obituary index extending back into the 1880s to the Glenwood Springs newspapers in conjunction with the local LDS Family History Center in Glenwood Springs.

Birth records since 1910
Death records since 1900
Marriage & Divorce 1900-1939, and 1975 to present (verification only)

Make check or money order payable to Colorado Department of Health. If you fax your order or telephone it, you must use your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. There will be an additional convenience charge of $5.00 billed to your charge card for the fax or telephone service. Include an official application form for faster service.

Has some early Garfield County records

Encompasses Garfield County

Has created an obituary index extending back into the 1880s to the Glenwood Springs newspapers in conjunction with the local LDS Family History Center in Glenwood Springs.

Garfield County Public Library
Jacilyn Spuhler, Director
Garfield County Public Library System
P.O. Box 320
New Castle, CO 81647
Voice: (970) 984-2347
Fax: (970) 984-2081
e-mail jspuhler@colosys.net

The Rifle Library has acquired a full set of the Rifle newspapers from the 1890s on. Contact the Garfield County Reference Librarian.

This museum is slated to open by summer 1999.
970-963-2889
970-963-2841

Closed winters; open several days a week during the summer.