The Historic Pueblo County Courthouse was closed for repairs July 28 after flooding caused damage on the east side of the building. The building is set to reopen July 29.
The courthouse at 215 W. 10th St. is the seat of Pueblo County government, including commissioners’ chambers, the county DMV, and offices for county elected officials.
The flooding was caused by a plumbing failure in a third-floor restroom, causing one toilet’s water supply line to break, said Anthony Mestas, public information officer for Pueblo County.
Flooding damage in an office of the Historic Pueblo County Courthouse on June 28, 2025
The flooding occurred on the east side of the building and impacted offices on the ground, first, and second floors. Carpet, ceiling tiles, and some equipment were damaged in the flooding, Mestas said.
“Staff immediately began the water extraction and cleaning process,” he said. “It is unknown at this time the estimated value of loss or repair.”
During the closure, Puebloans seeking motor vehicle services were directed to the county’s drive-through DMV at 1228 E. Routt Ave., and assessor’s protest and Pueblo County Board of Equalization hearings were relocated to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Emergency Management building at 101 W. 10th St.
The building was set to reopen Tuesday with temporary restrictions, including the east stairwell remaining closed to staff and the public and the first-floor men’s restroom remaining unavailable. The treasurer’s office will also remain closed July 29 due to extensive damage sustained in the flooding, county treasurer Kim Archuletta announced the evening of July 28.
Please continue to be patient as we we navigate this unforeseen disruption in service. Thank you for your understanding,” Archuletta said.
Online payments for current year taxes can still be made at mypueblocounty.gov.
In a Facebook post by Pueblo County Commissioner Paula McPheeters, McPheeters thanked the county’s facilities department for its work to repair the courthouse as quickly as possible.
“I am grateful that we have a dedicated team in our Facilities department,” McPheeters wrote. “They quickly assembled, assessed the damage, and began working. We now have mitigation teams on site. Our Historic Courthouse is in good hands. Thank you for your understanding as the work continues.”
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