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 25, 2026
Your home and property are one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. That’s why your county invests significant resources in the firefighting tools needed to protect your life, home and family from our community’s No. 1 natural hazard – wildfires. This week,…
Your home and property are one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. That’s why your county invests significant resources in…
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
If you or a family member has ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, you’ll be glad to know Link On Demand regional rideshare service will soon be available to more of Douglas County – serving northern and central Parker beginning in April 2026. At…
If you or a family member has ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, you’ll be…
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2026
Following extensive community and business input, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners has adopted an ordinance designed to improve reporting, strengthen enforcement and protect local businesses from retail theft. The ordinance – approved unanimously at…
Following extensive community and business input, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners has adopted an…
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2026
Your help is needed as Douglas County updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2026. The plan addresses the risks posed to our community by hazards like wildfires, flood and drought, and identifies specific strategies to…
Your help is needed as Douglas County updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2026. The…
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2026
What resources are needed in Douglas County to help us address poverty? Your feedback is requested to help gather information as part of Douglas County’s 2025 Community Needs Assessment (CNA), a federally required process that identifies the most pressing needs facing residents experiencing poverty.…
What resources are needed in Douglas County to help us address poverty? Your feedback is requested to…
Read MoreFebruary 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…
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