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Safeway lease terminated; new tenant discussions underway

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The 58,580 square-foot space that served as the anchor for the shopping center at 560 Castle Pines Parkway––and which was vacated by the national supermarket chain Safeway more than a…

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Dear Mrs. A – December 2025

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025
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Dear Mrs. A, Please share a friendly etiquette reminder for the upcoming holiday rush at the post office. -Ms. Manners in Esperanza Dear Ms. Manners, We so fortunate to have…

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Mailing deadlines for holidays

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Listed below are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Thursday, December 25. For items sent to addresses in the contiguous United States (lower 48 states): First-Class mail service: Dec.…

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Drones in law enforcement

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Faith, family, and fun fuel Master Police Officer Adrian Mendez. He enjoys time outside hiking, camping, off-roading and riding motorcycles, spending time with his family and taking care of those…

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American Legion honors first responders

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The American Legion 1187 in Castle Rock held its 38th annual birthday banquet on October 25 at the Bear Dance Golf Club in Larkspur. Tim Dietz—Councilman for The Town of…

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Got leaves?

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

As the seasons change, so do yard work needs. You can take your leaves to Douglas County’s fall leaf collection site, located at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. The…

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Contribution builds momentum for Heroes Hall fundraising

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

October 23 marked a major step forward in fundraising toward the planned Heroes Hall in Castle Rock, thanks to a $100,000 founding donation on behalf of the Aloha Fund, a…

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Opioid awareness campaign launches

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

  In September, the Douglas County Opioid Council (DCOC) launched a public awareness campaign designed to reduce stigma and strengthen community awareness about opioid use. “As a longtime Castle Rock resident, it…

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Native plant fundraiser

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

The online pre-sale has begun for native and adaptive plants through the Douglas County Conservation District (Douglas Conserves). Plants from seedling evergreen trees to hardy fruiting trees from local nurseries…

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Prehospital blood program can help save lives

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) recently partnered with AdventHealth in a prehospital blood program, the first in the Denver metro area and one of the few in the country. This…

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