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Municipal Happenings

Old becoming new: City Hotel in Castle Rock will be renovated

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

In 1872, before Castle Rock became a town, the City Hotel was a welcoming sight for settlers looking for a place to rest and to get a good deal on…

Douglas County transit and multimodal study

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

Douglas County is conducting a transit and multimodal study to determine what transportation options may be lacking for people who do not own a vehicle and want to connect to…

New Hall of Fame recognizes impactful citizens

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

On March 11, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Douglas County Commissioners launched the Douglas County Hall of Fame to honor and recognize those in the community who impact…

Updates from the mayor

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

On March 13, mayor of Castle Pines Tracy Engerman held her monthly “Coffee Klatch with Tracy.” Hosted at Ziggi’s Coffee, Mayor Engerman shared updates with the community on the City…

County yard waste disposal site open

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

Drop off tree limbs, shrubs, pine cones and grass clippings at the free County site. Located at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, the site is open Saturdays through October,…

Elk Ridge Park elk got his antlers back!

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

In January, The Connection featured the antler-less elk statue in Elk Ridge Park. Recently, the statue has been restored to completion by the City of Castle Pines. He is beautiful.…

Water district puts bugs to work

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

A fascinating, multi-step process converts used water from homes, that is wastewater, into clean water to return to the environment. The Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) has two wastewater…

Agents of Discovery: a new app for the great outdoors

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

Want to get outside with the family this spring and summer? For years, Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources provided a fun program, a scavenger hunt, encouraging…

Battle of the Badges

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

Join the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for a friendly competition that is all about saving lives. We have invited our partners to join us for the Battle of the Badges…

Community feedback sought on interchange project

By CPC | Mar 1, 2025

Happy Canyon Interchange The City is working with Douglas County to design improvements to the Happy Canyon and I-25 interchange. This process is currently in the design phase. There will…

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