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An expert on kingpins and coyotes

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

From hunting drug cartel bosses in Mexico to leading investigations on human smuggling networks, Eric Balliet’s 25-year, storied career has spanned multiple sectors of federal law enforcement. Since his retirement…

Games & Puzzles – October 2026

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

Maze By Susan Helton Find your way through the maze, starting at the entrance arrow that points into the maze and reaching the exit arrow that points out of the…

Pump up the volume on pumpkin treats

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

I am shamelessly in love with all things pumpkin. I find ways to work it into our regular meal rotation—in both sweet and savory forms—as soon as a single leaf…

Game, set, matches

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

It was a season full of tennis rallies, poaches and aces in The Village at Castle Pines (CPV). Liz Bauer is the neighborhood’s Tennis Activities Group Chairperson and United States…

Castle Cup’s 10th anniversary edition

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

Saturday, September 12, marked the 10th go-round for the Castle Cup, a men’s tennis and golf extravaganza, to celebrate the end of The Village at Castle Pines (CPV) men’s 4.0…

Meet Timber Trail’s new assistant principal

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

The start of the school year brought the excitement of getting acquainted with friends, meeting new teachers and staff and welcoming Sierra Weil, Timber Trail Elementary’s (TTE) new assistant principal.…

Elementary school revamps its garden

By CPC | Sep 26, 2026

Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) updated and revamped the school garden this year beginning in January. Laura Brown and Shannon Santos took over as co-chairs of the Buffalo Ridge Education…

Yetman Family Farm

By CPC | Sep 21, 2026

A true taste of farm life Fall is officially here and many are seeking a taste of authentic farm life; a trip north reveals a hidden gem. Located just off…

Fighting fires from the sky

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Wildfire season is year-round in Colorado, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is prepared. According to Sheriff and Fire Warden Darren Weekly, DCSO operates the only county-sponsored helitack program…

The latest on Canyonside development

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Last month, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting featuring a Canyonside development update from Skyler Hager, project manager for North Canyons Development Company. Canyonside is a planned…

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