Fruita Contact Directory

The Fruita phone directory lists contact numbers for city departments, Mesa County offices, courts, and state agencies that serve the area. Fruita is a small city of about 13,385 people on the Western Slope of Colorado, just west of Grand Junction in Mesa County. City Hall sits at 325 E Aspen Ave, and the main phone line is 970-858-3663. Most county-level services run through Mesa County in Grand Junction since that is the county seat. This page puts all of those phone numbers in one spot so you can reach the right office on the first try.

Fruita City Hall Phone Numbers

Fruita City Hall is at 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521. The main number is 970-858-3663. Call that line for general city questions or to get sent to the right department. The fax number is 970-858-0210. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and the building is closed on city holidays.

The City Clerk handles records requests, agendas, and public documents for Fruita. If you need copies of meeting minutes, contracts, or city ordinances, start with that office. The Fruita city website has a staff directory page where you can search by name or department. It lists phone numbers and email addresses for each office, so you may find what you need without making a call.

Fruita uses a council-manager form of government. The city manager runs daily operations while the council sets policy and direction. Council meetings are open to the public. Contact the clerk if you want to speak at a meeting or need the schedule.

Fruita Department Phone Directory

Fruita runs several departments that handle day-to-day city services. Each has its own phone line. The Community Development Department at 970-858-0786 covers planning and zoning, building permits, and code compliance. That office is at 325 E Aspen Ave along with city hall. If you need a building permit, a zoning question answered, or want to report a code issue, this is the number to call.

Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage. The main Public Works number is 970-858-9558, and the office is at 900 Kiefer Ave. For after-hours emergencies like water main breaks or sewer backups, call the on-call line at 970-250-7835. Utility billing questions go through the main city hall line at 970-858-3663. That covers water and sewer accounts, payments, and service setup for Fruita addresses.

Parks and Recreation runs the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson St. The phone number is 970-858-0360. Call for program info, facility rentals, and recreation schedules. The parks on-call number for after-hours issues is 970-985-8078.

Fruita Police and Court Contacts

The Fruita Police Department is at 101 W McCune Ave. The non-emergency dispatch number is 970-242-6707. Use this for reports, general questions, or to ask about incident records. Call 911 for active emergencies only. The police department page on the Fruita website has more details on services, staff, and how to file reports.

Fruita has its own Municipal Court that handles city code violations and minor cases. The court office is at 325 E Aspen Ave, second floor, and the phone number is 970-858-8041. Court hours are limited. The office is closed Monday and Friday. It is open Tuesday from 8 AM to 5 PM, Wednesday from 9 AM to 1 PM and then 2 PM through end of court, and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM. For fines and payments, the court can walk you through your options over the phone or you can check the Fruita website for online payment tools.

Municipal Court only covers city ordinance matters. For felonies, civil cases, family law, or anything bigger, those go to the 21st Judicial District Court in Grand Junction. That court number is 970-257-3640.

Mesa County Offices for Fruita

County-level services for Fruita run through Mesa County. The county seat is Grand Junction, about 12 miles east of Fruita. Most county offices are at 200 S Spruce St in Grand Junction. Since Mesa County handles property records, vital records, elections, and more, Fruita residents will deal with these offices for many common searches.

The Mesa County Clerk and Recorder at 970-244-1679 manages recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. Call this number for property deeds, document filings, title questions, voter registration, and ballot info. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Assessor at 970-244-1610 handles property valuations and tax records. You can look up property data online through the Mesa County website, or call to ask about a specific parcel.

The Mesa County Sheriff at 970-242-6707 covers law enforcement outside city limits. Fruita has its own police force for calls inside town, but the sheriff handles unincorporated areas around Fruita. Some services like civil process still go through the sheriff even for Fruita addresses. The full Mesa County department directory lists every office with a phone number and email.

Court Contacts for Fruita Area

Fruita is in the 21st Judicial District. That district covers all of Mesa County. The Mesa County Justice Center at 125 N Spruce St in Grand Junction handles both district and county court cases. The main court phone number is 970-257-3640. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

District court hears major civil cases, felonies, family law, and probate matters. County court takes on smaller claims, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors. Both run from the same building. If you need to check on a case, ask about a hearing, or get copies of court documents, call the clerk at the main number. You can also search for cases online through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search tool. That tool lets you look up cases by name or case number for any court in the state.

Access to court records follows CJD 05-01, the Chief Justice Directive that sets rules on which records are public and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files are open to the public. Juvenile cases, mental health records, and sealed files are restricted.

Colorado Business Search Directory

The Colorado Secretary of State business search lets Fruita residents look up registered businesses, check filing status, and find contact details for any company in the state.

From this tool you can search by business name, ID number, or registered agent. Results show the entity status, formation date, and registered address. It is free and does not need an account. The Secretary of State main phone number is 303-894-2200 if you have questions about a filing or need help with the search tool. Fruita businesses that are registered with the state will show up in this database.

Fruita Public Records Access

Colorado gives people the right to request public records under C.R.S. 24-72-201, the Colorado Open Records Act. This law applies to Fruita city records, Mesa County files, and state documents. You can make a request by phone, email, or in writing. The office that holds the record must respond within three business days.

For Fruita city records, call the main line at 970-858-3663. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, inspection reports, and correspondence. Some records are posted on the Fruita city website, so check there first. It might save you a call. Mesa County records go through the Clerk and Recorder at 970-244-1679. Property records, recorded documents, and vital records are held at that office in Grand Junction. You can search some Mesa County records online through the county's Landmark Web system, which is free for basic lookups.

The Criminal Justice Records Act under C.R.S. 24-72-301 adds specific rules for law enforcement files. This covers arrest records, incident reports, and investigation files held by Fruita Police or the Mesa County Sheriff. Some are public and some are restricted based on case status. Call the police non-emergency line at 970-242-6707 to ask about getting a copy of a specific report.

State Phone Numbers for Fruita

Some services are handled at the state level. Fruita residents use the same state contacts as the rest of Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and election oversight. The CORA page on the Secretary of State site explains how to file open records requests with any Colorado government office.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Fruita cases, call the local court at 970-257-3640, but the state line can help if you need general court information. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles. Mesa County has its own motor vehicle office that handles plates, titles, and registration locally, so Fruita residents can take care of most DMV tasks in Grand Junction without going to a state office.

For professional license checks, the DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether someone holds a current license in fields like medicine, real estate, or contracting. It is free to search and does not need an account.

Colorado DMV Contact Page

The Colorado DMV contact page lists phone numbers, office locations, and online tools for driver and vehicle services that Fruita residents need.

From the DMV site you can find the nearest office, check what documents to bring, and see current wait times. The statewide DMV phone number is (303) 205-5600. Online renewals are available for most license types, which can save Fruita residents a trip to the office. Mesa County operates a local motor vehicle office in Grand Junction for plates and registration, but driver license services go through the state system.

Tips for Calling Fruita Offices

Hold times at Fruita city offices are usually short since it is a smaller city. County offices in Grand Junction tend to be busier, especially on Mondays. Try calling mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday for the best chance at a quick answer. If phone lines are backed up, check the Fruita or Mesa County websites for online contact forms.

When you call, have any reference numbers ready. Case numbers, parcel IDs, account numbers, or permit numbers all help staff find your info faster. If you are not sure which office to call, start with the city at 970-858-3663 for local matters or the Mesa County line for records and court questions. The front desk at both can point you to the right place based on what you need.

One thing that trips people up is the split between city and county. A call about a water bill goes to Fruita city hall. A call about property taxes goes to the Mesa County Assessor. A call about a court case goes to the 21st Judicial District. Knowing which level of government handles your issue saves time.

Nearby Colorado City Directories

Grand Junction is the nearest major city and the county seat for Mesa County. It sits about 12 miles east of Fruita and shares the same county government and court system. Rifle is another Western Slope city about 60 miles east on I-70.