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.
February 19, 2026
In 2021, Colorado joined a national settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The Douglas County Opioid Council oversees local funding received through the settlement, managing resources for…
In 2021, Colorado joined a national settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role…
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2026
Over the past year, the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) engaged residents across the county to better understand their top public health concerns. Your input has now shaped action. The 2025–2028 Public Health Improvement Plan…
Over the past year, the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) engaged residents across the county…
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2026
Your Douglas County Health Department wants to better understand what you know, think, and experience when it comes to nicotine, vaping, and tobacco. Whether you’ve used these products, been impacted by them, or simply want…
Your Douglas County Health Department wants to better understand what you know, think, and experience…
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
This February, the Douglas County Homeless Initiatives invites all of us to show a little extra love for our community through Douglas Has HEART, a month-long fundraising campaign benefiting the Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource…
This February, the Douglas County Homeless Initiatives invites all of us to show a little…
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
In observance of the Presidents' Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by…
In observance of the Presidents' Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed…
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
An important transportation project in Douglas County will receive federal funding this year. On Feb. 3, President Donald Trump signed a five-bill appropriations ‘minibus’ (a spending bill that includes fewer than 12 regular appropriations bills)…
An important transportation project in Douglas County will receive federal funding this year. On Feb.…
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2026
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important than you may realize. Heart disease is the No. 1 overall cause of death for Americans, including Coloradans. The Douglas…
When was the last time you thought about your heart health? It’s far more important…
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2026
You know that mobility and access to open spaces greatly increase a person’s quality of life. That’s why Douglas County, in partnership with Tall Tales Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker Water and Sanitation District and South…
You know that mobility and access to open spaces greatly increase a person’s quality of…
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Do you know a Douglas County teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who has overcome adversity and created positive change in their life, and the lives of others? Nominations for the 2026 Douglas…
Do you know a Douglas County teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who…
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