Municipal Happenings
Due to the continuing increase in population in Douglas County and throughout the Denver metro area, House Bill 20-1026 was passed in 2020 to create a new judicial district: the…
Read MoreGeorge H. Brauchler, the Colorado district attorney (DA) for the new 23rd Judicial District, took office on January 14, 2025. The new 23rd district serves Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Deputy Cordell Dugan has a new beat—traffic deputy for the City of Castle Pines (City). Not having a police force of its own, the City…
Read MoreLooking to recycle your live Christmas tree after the holiday season? Douglas County offers free tree recycling services. Locations nearby include: Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker Challenger Regional…
Read MoreSpecial thanks to all our readers who have sent in photos of the antler-less elk statue in Elk Ridge Park these past couple months. In the holiday spirit, our neighborhood…
Read MoreThere has been a movement across the country of communities wanting a single, unique ZIP code within their boundaries. The City of Castle Pines was among the leaders in this…
Read MoreStarting January 1, there is a new law in effect in Colorado banning the use of mobile electronic devices (such as cell phones) while driving. This applies not only to…
Read MoreOn December 17, 2024 Kevin Van Winkle took the oath of office, having recently been elected to the office of Douglas County Commissioner for District III. Prior to his role…
Read MoreFollowing the resignation of Mayor Pro Tem and District 2 Councilman Ben Price, Castle Pines City Council appointed The Retreat resident Kori Salazar to fill the District 2 vacancy for…
Read MoreDuring the City of Castle Pines council meeting in November, the City Council approved Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park. Improvements were based on feedback collected during the 2024-2025…
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