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Municipal Happenings

DCSD opens two new campuses

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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The Douglas County School District (DCSD) opened two new high schools in August:  Legacy Campus in Lone Tree (10035 South Peoria Street) and VALE Campus in Parker (15653 Brookstone Drive).…

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Resident feedback on parks, proposed ballot measures

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023

Nearly 150 residents provided feedback to the City of Castle Pines about upcoming parks and open space projects during a pair of open houses in early August. The open houses…

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Catch and release fishing at Rueter-Hess Reservoir

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
man and son fishing at sunset

Catch and release fishing opened at Rueter-Hess Reservoir on August 4 and will run through October – Fridays through Mondays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., by reservation only. Twenty-five anglers…

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The perfect blend of his parents: safety in schools

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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Like most individuals in public safety professions, Lyle Peterson cannot imagine doing anything else with his career.  It is a calling for Deputy Peterson of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…

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Commemorative license plates now available

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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In 2022, the DMV launched a statewide contest for residents to create art for new license plates to commemorate Colorado’s 150th anniversary, which will be in 2026. More than 300…

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Speaking of license plates…

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
4 license plates in colors

The DMV is bringing back history and for a good cause.  Authorized in the legislature last year, Coloradans can choose from four historical license plates. The black plate, sometimes referred…

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Interactive wildfire map gives information to prepare

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023

Wildfires are the number one natural hazard for everyone in Douglas County.  There is a tool on the Douglas County website that contains an interactive map for wildfire mitigation that…

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Rotary and principles by which to live

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
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The Village at Castle Pines resident Lisza Gulyas just finished her term as president of the Rotary Club of Denver (also known as Club 31) for the 2022 – 23…

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City of Castle Pines outreach

By CPC | Jul 27, 2023

The Castle Pines City Council and staff are holding three outreach events in August – two in-person open houses and a live telephone town hall option.  Under discussion will be…

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Construction underway in business district

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
logo for service street

Construction got underway in early June on the last developable pad in the Shoppes at Castle Pines business plaza. Dirt is being moved and fencing has been placed around the…

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