Rifle Phone Directory

The Rifle phone directory covers city hall, Garfield County government offices, the local court, and state agencies that serve the area. Rifle is a small city on the Western Slope with a population near 10,425. City Hall sits at 202 Railroad Ave, and the main line is 970-665-6400. Garfield County runs its offices from Glenwood Springs, which is the county seat about 28 miles east of Rifle. This page pulls all the key phone numbers and contacts into one place so you can find the right office on the first try.

Rifle City Hall Contacts

Rifle City Hall is at 202 Railroad Ave. The main phone number is 970-665-6400. Staff at that line can take your call and send it to the right department. Most offices keep weekday hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. The City Clerk's Office handles records requests, meeting agendas, and public documents for the city. If you need copies of town council minutes, contracts, or permits, the clerk is where to start.

Rifle has a staff directory on its website at rifleco.org. The site lists each department with names, phone numbers, and basic contact info. You can browse by department or use the search tool to find a specific person. The online directory stays current and is the quickest way to get a direct line for the office you need. Since Rifle is a smaller city, the staff is fairly easy to reach by phone during business hours. Wait times tend to be short, and you can often speak to someone right away.

City Hall is closed on weekends and most state holidays. Phone lines follow the same schedule.

Rifle Department Phone Numbers

Rifle runs several departments for day-to-day city services. Each has its own phone line. The police department is at 201 East 18th St. The non-emergency number is 970-665-6500. Call 911 only for real emergencies. The front desk is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For fire department questions about safety, permits, or inspections, contact Rifle Fire Protection District.

Public works, parks, and utilities all fall under the city. Rifle provides water and sewer service to residents, so billing and hookup questions go to city hall. For building permits, zoning, or code enforcement, call the building department at 970-665-6490. The city website breaks out each division with a phone number and a short description of what they handle. That page is useful when you are not sure which office to try first. Community development, planning, and code enforcement each have their own lines listed there too.

The Rifle Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and traffic cases. The phone number is 970-665-6420. The court is at 201 East 18th St. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This is separate from the Garfield County courts that handle district and county-level cases.

Garfield County Services for Rifle

County-level services for Rifle go through Garfield County. The main county phone is 970-945-1377. Most Garfield County offices are in Glenwood Springs, which is the county seat. That is about 28 miles east of Rifle on I-70. The full county directory is at garfieldcountyco.gov.

The Garfield County Clerk and Recorder at 970-384-3700 handles recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. If you need to look up a property deed, file a document, or check on a title, this is the office to call. The clerk's office is at 109 8th St, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to noon, then 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on Fridays, which catches some people off guard. Plan your visit or call on an open day.

The Garfield County Assessor at 970-945-9134 handles property values and tax records. The office is at 109 8th St, Suite 207, in Glenwood Springs. You can look up property data on the county website or call to ask about a specific parcel. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office serves areas outside Rifle city limits. The non-emergency dispatch number is 970-945-0453. The sheriff also has an annex in Rifle at 106 Co Rd 333-A with a local number of 970-665-0200. For calls inside Rifle city borders, the Rifle Police Department has jurisdiction.

Court Contacts for Rifle

Rifle is in the 9th Judicial District. That district covers Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco counties. Rifle has its own associate court right in town, so you do not have to drive to Glenwood Springs for every court matter. The Garfield County Associate Court in Rifle is at 200 E 18th St, Suite 103. The phone number is 970-625-5100.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, but the office closes for lunch from noon to 1 PM. If you need to check on a case, ask about a hearing date, or get copies of court documents, call the clerk at that number. Staff can tell you the case status, what forms you need, and what fees apply. The main Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs handles district court cases, while the Rifle court takes on county-level matters like small claims, traffic, and misdemeanors. You can search for Rifle cases online through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. 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 the rules on which records are public and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files from Rifle courts are open. Juvenile cases, mental health records, and sealed files are restricted. Call the court if you are not sure whether a record you want is available.

State Phone Numbers for Rifle

Some services are handled at the state level. Rifle 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 website has online tools for looking up business entities, filing annual reports, and checking registered agents. You can call if you have a quick question or need help with a filing.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Rifle cases, call the local court at 970-625-5100 first. The state line can help if you need general court info or are not sure which district handles your matter. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles. The DMV website lets you renew online and check office locations. Garfield County operates a local motor vehicle office through the clerk and recorder for plates, titles, and registration.

For professional license checks, DORA regulates licensed professionals across Colorado. The DORA license lookup tool lets you check whether someone holds a current license in fields like medicine, real estate, and contracting. It is free to search and does not need an account.

Rifle 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 Rifle city records, Garfield 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 Rifle city records, call City Hall at 970-665-6400. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, inspection reports, and correspondence. Staff can tell you if the record you want is available and what it costs to get a copy. Some records are posted on the Rifle city website, so check there first. It might save you a call. Garfield County records go through the Clerk and Recorder at 970-384-3700 in Glenwood Springs. Property records, recorded documents, and vital records are held at that office.

Court records fall under a separate set of rules. C.R.S. 24-72-301 governs what court files the public can see. Most case records from Rifle courts are open, but some things like juvenile cases and sealed files are restricted. The CORA page on the Secretary of State's site explains the full process for making records requests in Colorado and outlines your rights as a requester.

Copy fees vary by office. Call first to ask about costs so you know what to expect.

Colorado License Search Directory

The DORA website is the main hub for checking professional licenses in Colorado. Rifle residents can use it to verify credentials for contractors, doctors, real estate agents, and other regulated fields.

DORA stands for the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The online lookup tool is free and does not need an account. You can search by name, license type, or license number. Results show whether the license is active, when it expires, and if there are any disciplinary actions on file. This is useful when you need to check on someone providing services in Rifle or anywhere else in the state. The tool covers dozens of professions and trades.

Rifle Local Services and Resources

The Rifle Branch Library is at 207 East Ave. The phone number is 970-625-3471. The library is part of the Garfield County Public Library District and offers free computer and internet access. That can be helpful when you need to look up phone numbers or search public records online. The library also has meeting rooms, study rooms, and scanning services.

Rifle is not the county seat, so some services that you might expect to find in town are actually in Glenwood Springs. Property records, the main courthouse, and the county clerk are all there. But Rifle does have its own police department, municipal court, and an associate court from the 9th Judicial District. For most everyday city needs, you can handle things right in Rifle without driving to the county seat. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office keeps an annex in Rifle at 106 Co Rd 333-A with a direct line at 970-665-0200. That office handles matters outside city limits but still in the Rifle area.

Colorado Public Records Search

The Colorado Judicial Branch public records guide explains how to access court records across the state, including cases filed in Rifle and Garfield County courts.

This guide covers what types of court records are open to the public and which ones are restricted. It walks through the steps for getting copies of case files, docket entries, and other court documents. For Rifle cases, you can call the associate court at 970-625-5100 or use the online docket search tool on the Colorado Judicial Branch site. The guide is free to read and does not need an account. It is a good place to start if you are not sure how the process works or what records you can get.

Finding the Right Rifle Number

There are a few ways to find the contact you need. It depends on whether you need a city, county, or state office.

For city services, start with the Rifle city website. The directory page lists departments with phone numbers. If you are not sure which office handles your question, call 970-665-6400 and ask. Staff are used to routing calls and can get you to the right person. For county services like property records, the assessor, elections, or the sheriff, those go through Garfield County. The county website at garfieldcountyco.gov has a full department directory with phone numbers and emails for every office.

One thing that can be confusing in Rifle is the split between city and county. Rifle is not the county seat. That means most county offices are in Glenwood Springs, not in Rifle. A call about a water bill goes to Rifle City Hall. A call about a property tax bill goes to the Garfield County Assessor in Glenwood Springs. A call about a court case might go to the Rifle associate court or the main courthouse, depending on the type of case. Knowing which level of government handles your issue saves time. It keeps you from calling the wrong office and getting bounced around.

Nearby Colorado Cities

Rifle is on the Western Slope, west of the Front Range metro area. Grand Junction is about 60 miles west along I-70, and Fruita is nearby in the same direction. Both are in Mesa County.