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Enhanced safety features welcome families to the new school year

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Parking lot and traffic flow improvements at RHMS were designed to decrease congestion and improve safety. Article and photos by Elise Brassell It’s already time! After a short summer break,…

City Council begins process to move community to home rule

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Information provided by the City of Castle Pines Castle Pines City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 18-06 and Resolution No. 18-24, setting into motion the first steps needed to transition…

Talented Teens of Castle Pines Spotlight: Emma Spears – DCYO Student composer in residence

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Pictured left: Director Thomas A. Blomster (left), DCYO Student Composer in Residence Emma Spears (center) and composer and former Colorado Chamber Orchestra President DR. C. Howard Treibitz. By Catalin Varela;…

Beautiful bentos for lunch

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Lisa Crockett; courtesy photo A traditional bento box is a treasure trove of Japanese treats, a lovely mid-day container of surprises, with separate compartments for meat or fish, rice,…

New members join Daughters of the American Revolution

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Caption and photo by Lynn Zahorik Local members of the Castle Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered for a summer picnic in Larkspur on July…

The need for speed

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of Lisa Hunsicker Next time you’re stuck in a line of cars driving 35 mph on Monarch, know you’re not the only one wishing you…

En garde! Rachel and Kirsten Buhay – nationally-ranked fencers

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

In early July, Rachel and Kirsten Buhay competed at the fencing National Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Rachel, 13 years old, has competed nationally for four years. Two years ago,…

Pine Canyon project reduced in scale, still undergoing revisions

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

The Pine Canyon proposed annexation in Castle Rock could add more than 1,300 homes to the area. By Daniel Williams; graphic courtesy of Town of Castle Rock A substantial mixed-use…

14ers of Colorado

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Michelle Post; photo courtesy of Larry Post Colorado Mountain Club climbers enjoying their first 14er, Crestone Needle.   Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains boast 53 peaks that reach an elevation…

Castle Pines shows patriotism on Independence Day – Is this your house?

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of Lynn Zahorik Driving through the community on July 4, it was inspiring to see so many houses proudly displaying the American flag. There were…

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