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Municipal Happenings

Christmas tree recycling

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Looking 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…

Holiday spirit is alive and well

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Special 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…

No new ZIP code … for now

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

There 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…

Heads up, phones down!

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Starting 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…

New Douglas County Commissioner sworn in

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

On 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…

New face, new position on Castle Pines City Council

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Following 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…

Enhancement for City park

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

During 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…

Castle Pines earns community award

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

In October, Castle Pines was one of ten communities honored by Communities of Excellence 2026 (COE26), a nonprofit organization that hosts a learning collaborative of communities across the country. COE26…

Mailing deadlines for holidays

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

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

Increased DCSO presence in Castle Pines

By CPC | Dec 1, 2024

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is taking steps to enhance public safety in Castle Pines by increasing the number of deputies on patrol and dedicating more resources to traffic…

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