By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
January 16, 2026
You know that in Douglas County, we are committed to continuously improving and protecting our open spaces. At a Business Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to allocate funding…
You know that in Douglas County, we are committed to continuously improving and protecting our…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
Is your organization invested in improving the lives of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Douglas County and looking to expand services? Consider applying for the County’s IDD Housing and Supportive Services Grant.…
Is your organization invested in improving the lives of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety officials in Douglas County announced today that DougCoAlert is now available to all residents, replacing the previous CodeRed system. DougCoAlert is a free service that…
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: Public safety officials in Douglas County announced…
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for normal business. Link…
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, all Douglas County Government offices…
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
If you need motor vehicle or driver license services in January or February 2026, please plan to complete your service early. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is upgrading its entire system to provide…
If you need motor vehicle or driver license services in January or February 2026, please…
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
The Douglas County Department of Human Services is aware of recent questions regarding the status of federal funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP). We want to…
The Douglas County Department of Human Services is aware of recent questions regarding the status of federal…
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Douglas County residents enduring hard times can take advantage of a free hot meal and more than 25 local service organizations available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4 to 6 p.m.…
Douglas County residents enduring hard times can take advantage of a free hot meal and…
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Douglas County is setting a national standard for wildfire mitigation through innovation, local investment, and forward-thinking technology. This year, Douglas County will become home to the nation’s first county-owned and operated biochar facility, which will…
Douglas County is setting a national standard for wildfire mitigation through innovation, local investment, and…
Read MoreDecember 30, 2025
Here in Douglas County, agriculture has shaped our identity, economy, and sense of place for hundreds of years. Agritourism offers valuable opportunities for residents to take part in activities where they can experience and learn…
Here in Douglas County, agriculture has shaped our identity, economy, and sense of place for…
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