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Welcome to Baca County Colorado

Baca County Colorado is tucked into the cozy Southeastern corner of Colorado. We have ranches, farms, some beautiful landscapes and also some good folks. Take a look at some of our tourist attractions and events.

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Baca County Photos

Our community helped us collect photos for our website. We have some skilled local photography talent you can check out on our Photo Gallery pages.

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See our recent news events for Baca County. We discuss upcoming events, community issues and other happenings in the county.

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Welcome to Baca County Colorado

Baca County Colorado is tucked into the cozy Southeastern corner of Colorado. We have ranches, farms, some beautiful landscapes and also some good folks. Take a look at some of our tourist attractions and events.

Baca County News

Stage One Fire Restrictions

To help protect lives, property, and natural resources during periods of elevated wildfire danger, the Baca County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2026-14, formally ratifying the emergency implementation of Stage One Fire Restrictions. These restrictions remain in effect throughout the unincorporated areas of Baca County until modified or rescinded by the Board.

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Request for Proposals – Baca County Multi-Use Building Project

Baca County is seeking qualified firms to provide design, planning, engineering, and construction services for a new multi-use county building at the Baca County Fairgrounds. The approximately 5,400-square-foot facility will support the Colorado State Extension Service, provide commodity storage, and include office, meeting, and support spaces designed to meet the County's operational needs.

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Important Notice: Ordering Colorado Vital Records

Important Notice: Colorado Vital Records offices are receiving calls from customers who have submitted requests for birth and death certificates via third-party vendors. Many of these companies charge customers high fees to provide forms processing for certificates. As of June 2026, the only Colorado Vital Records approved third-party companies are VitalChek and GoCertificates. Their processing fees are $14.00 and $12.00, respectively.

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Our History

Baca County was formed in 1887 when the Colorado Legislature split off the eastern portion of Las Animas County to create the new County. The 1880’s saw rapid population growth in the area that became Baca County and the creation of thirteen towns. Prior to the 1880’s there was little activity in the County other than along the Cutoff Branch of the Santa Fe Trail that crosses the extreme southeastern corner of the County. Baca County is and always has been highly dependent on agriculture.

Baca County Welcomes You

Baca County has a ton of activities for people that live here and visitors. Check out our tourism page for more info about hotels, pools, the Baca County Fair and Rodeo, and camping. We love our corner of Southeastern Colorado and we think you will too!