La Paz County Offices Closed Jan. 19 For Martin Luther King Day

La Paz County government offices were closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day, leaving county-run services unavailable for a full business day. The closure was posted on the La Paz County CivicEngage calendar under the Board/County Main Calendar as an all-day holiday for January 19, 2026.

The announcement affects anyone who relies on county services that require in-person visits or same-day processing. County employees also observed the holiday, and administrative functions that typically operate during regular business hours were paused. Residents needing record searches, permitting, licensing, or other county transactions were asked to schedule around the closure or use online services where available.

Because the holiday appearance was limited to the county calendar entry, residents looking for confirmation or additional scheduling details should consult the La Paz County CivicEngage calendar for future closures and office-hour updates. The calendar entry names the holiday as Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day and identifies the closure as applying to county government offices for the listed date.

The observance aligns county operations with the holiday schedule and gives staff an opportunity to observe a federal and state-recognized day honoring civil rights. For practical purposes, anyone with deadlines tied to county office actions should factor holiday closures into their timelines and plan to complete transactions before or after Jan. 19. Where possible, using online portals or contacting departments in advance can reduce delays caused by holiday schedules.

Looking ahead, county calendars remain the primary source for official office closures and holiday observances. Residents should note that calendar entries list the scope and date of closures and can be checked for updates to office hours or special-service announcements. For La Paz County residents, the recent closure is a reminder to verify county office availability when arranging visits or filing time-sensitive paperwork, and to allow extra time around statutory holidays when planning local government business.