New location for Conejos County proceedings

Closures during weeks of Christmas and New Year's

12/18/25 - Delayed Start for Courts and Probation in Jefferson and Gilpin counties

Water Courts

Water cases

Water Courts

General Information

Water Division Five - Colorado River Basin

Contacts

District Court Judge

Laura C. Makar

Water Judge
9th Judicial District
Garfield County
Pitkin County
Rio Blanco County
Primary Phone
970-925-7635

Water Referee

Holly Strablizky

Magistrate , Water Referee
9th Judicial District
Garfield County
Primary Phone
(970)928-3065

Water Clerk

Katherine Powers

Water Court Specialist
9th Judicial District
Garfield County
Primary Email
katherine.powers@judicial.state.co.us
Primary Phone
970-928-3062

Locations