Huerfano County Sheriff's Dept.

11/01/2026

With information obtained from the investigation, an arrest warrant was put out for the identified suspect. Yesterday deputies with the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office took Samuel Cisneros into custody on the arrest warrant. The charges are 2 counts of 2nd degree motor vehicle theft, 1 count of 3rd degree motor vehicle theft, 2 counts of of 3rd degree trespess- agricultural land, criminal mischief greater than $20,000.00, theft greater than $20,000.00. All charges are felonies.

*All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

From the evening hours of October 26th to the evening hours of October 27th deputies with the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Gardner area due to several calls for service. These calls were related to reports of stolen vehicles and personal belongings missing. All vehicles have been recovered along with several personal belongings. We would like to thank the Walsenburg Police Department for the assistance their officers provided. We would like to thank the victims of these thefts for coming forward and working with deputies. This is an on going investigation and more information may be released in the future.

10/31/2026

The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish everyone a boo-tacular Halloween. Don't let tonight scare the wits out of you and remember to be safe as you trick or treat.

10/29/2026

From the evening hours of October 26th to the evening hours of October 27th deputies with the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Gardner area due to several calls for service. These calls were related to reports of stolen vehicles and personal belongings missing. All vehicles have been recovered along with several personal belongings. We would like to thank the Walsenburg Police Department for the assistance their officers provided. We would like to thank the victims of these thefts for coming forward and working with deputies. This is an on going investigation and more information may be released in the future.

09/29/2026

Yesterday at approximately 3:30PM on the 100 block of West 4th St in Walsenburg the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office and the Walsenburg Police Department provided assistance to the U.S. Marshals Service- Fugitive Task Force in taking down a stolen vehicle. This vehicle had been tracked by the U.S. Marshals to Walsenburg and was suspected of having drugs and guns. Drugs were found with the suspects in the vehicle. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office is proud to support the operations of the U.S. Marshals Service within our county taking stolen vehicles and drugs off our streets.

09/28/2026

Today the U.S. Marshals Service- Violent Offenders Task Force, with the assistance of Colorado State Patrol and the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office, took a party into custody, in the Gardner area, that posed a significant threat to the community on a warrant out of the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office. No further details will be provided at this time, as it is an ongoing investigation. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We would like to recognize and thank the U.S. Marshals Service- Violent Offenders Task Force and the Colorado State Patrol for their assistance.

09/11/2026

Today the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office remembers the tragedies and the lives lost 25 years ago. Not only the lives lost and sacrifices made by first responders, but also those who heroically came forward for their follow citizens and country. We also remember how the country rallied together to support one another, and many people signed up to serve their country. The sacrifices and lives lost are not forgotten.

08/12/2026

Highway 12 has been opened back up in both directions. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers with Colorado State Patrol is on scene on Colorado Highway 12 Mile Marker 6 for a rollover vehicle accident that is partially blocking. The highway has been shut down to allow the vehicle to be safely removed. This shut down can last approximately 30 minutes. Please use alternative routes.

08/12/2026

The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers with Colorado State Patrol is on scene on Colorado Highway 12 Mile Marker 6 for a rollover vehicle accident that is partially blocking. The highway has been shut down to allow the vehicle to be safely removed. This shut down can last approximately 30 minutes. Please use alternative routes.

08/01/2026

The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office does not support or endorse the new gun control bill going into effect, known as SB25-003. Unfortunately it is a state law, for now, and we can't legally go around it.

With that out of the way, for those wishing to participate in the new system to obtain restricted fi****ms in the future, here are some simple resources, and steps, to help.
Per CRS 18-12-116

You must first create an account, then complete and submit an application with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife:
https://www.coloradofss.com/Login/ApplicantLogin?ReturnUrl=%2F

You must then complete a name based background check, per CRS 18-12-116(5)(b)(III)(b). The following link is to one of the many available, the Sheriff’s Office does not endorse or require this specific one:
https://www.mytruseal.com/colorado-sb25-003-background-check-fi****ms-training-eligibility-card/

You must then bring your government issued photographic identification and the results of the background check to the Sheriff’s Office. You will need to request to speak with the secretary who processes the conceal handgun permits. We will assess the following fees at this point. Free for those who live in Huerfano County. $50.00 for those who live in another county, which county is not participating in the new law. $100.00 for those who live in another county, which county is participating in the new law. We will then process your application and if approved, issue the eligibility card. The timeline for issuance of the card is currently unknown.

Once you have the eligibility card you will then need to complete a course and exam with an approved instructor. If you hold a valid CPW hunter education card this course is 4 hours. If you do not then the course is 12 hours over 2 different days. Please keep in mind during this step an exam and hands on practical must be completed with a 90% or better. Huerfano County does have two concealed handgun class instructors:
1. Ronald Erickson
[email protected]
(443)987-1203
2. Michael Lawson
Midgardfi****[email protected]
(207)952-5658

Once you have successfully passed all these steps you may then go and purchase a fi***rm that is restricted with this law. This eligibility card does not exempt you from completing the background check or the 3 day waiting period also required when purchasing a fi***rm.

Here are two links to websites with further information.
https://www.2acolorado.com/
https://cpw.state.co.us/specified-semiautomatic-fi****ms

08/01/2026

The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish the State of Colorado a happy 150th birthday! Remember there is still a stage 2 fire ban in effect.