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Municipal Happenings

Castle Rock Fireworks Canceled

By CPC | Jul 1, 2022

As a step to ensure the community’s safety during very dry weather conditions, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue has canceled the Town’s Fourth of July fireworks show. Fire dangers continue…

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Food Demand Exceeds Supply

By CPC | Jul 1, 2022

It’s eye opening to realize how much of life can be defined by specific moments – the moment when you get the perfect job, the moment when you first hear…

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Behind the Badge – Einar Jensen

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Photo of South Metro Fire Rescue Risk Reduction Specialist Einar Jensen’s

Einar Jensen, risk reduction specialist for South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), is one of five on his team, but he is probably the most familiar to Castle Pines residents because…

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Lighted drone display instead of fireworks

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022

A drone display of patriotic lights will be the Independence Day show for residents of the City of Castle Pines this summer. Due to concerns about possible wildfires from a…

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Bill could allow for free RTD rides

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Photo of RTD bus

Existing users of public transit and those from the 80108 ZIP code who are considering trying it could have the chance to do so for free this summer. A bill…

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Flag Day, June 14

By CPC | Jun 1, 2022
Pictured right: Members of Boy Scout Troop 316 at the South Metro Fire Rescue training facility in Parker. Front row kneeling (left to right): Will Knox, Lucas Gulliver, Asa Kelley, Jack Muggenthaler and Evan Martin; Back row standing (left to right): Jeff Pepper, Miller Duval, Alex Kohl, Tyler Pepper, Kiefer Duval, Landon Gulliver, Adam Knox and Scoutmaster DeLane Duval.

Last month, 11 Scouts from local Boy Scout Troop 316 paid respect to Old Glory by retiring 204 American flags with a traditional flag retirement ceremony at the South Metro…

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Critical Tool for Wildfire Response

By CPC | May 1, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners committed more than $1.3 million to the County’s 2022 wildland fire aerial firefighting contracts, ensuring air support in Douglas County is available at a moment’s…

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Slash and Mulch Sites Open – Mitigate Wildfire Risk

By CPC | May 1, 2022

Spring has arrived and for many yard work, the raking, trimming and removing dead growth from landscaping is well underway. With the increased awareness of wildfire threats this year, many…

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CDOT Begins Work on Wildlife Fencing

By CPC | May 1, 2022

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has started work along the I-25 corridor installing wildlife fencing. Work will include concrete panel rehabilitation, deer guard installations and wildlife fencing construction. The…

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Castle Pines bicycle/pedestrian bridge

By CPC | Apr 1, 2022
I-25/Castle Pines Parkway bicycle/pedestrian bridge rendering

I-25/Castle Pines Parkway bicycle/pedestrian bridge project seeks input Information and graphic provided by the City of Castle Pines The City of Castle Pines is applying for a grant to fund…

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