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. Additional information on fire restrictions stages can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management website.
August 14, 2025
Finding innovative solutions, support, and strategies to alleviate the opioid crisis is a priority in our community. That’s why, at a Business Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners voted to…
Finding innovative solutions, support, and strategies to alleviate the opioid crisis is a priority in…
Read MoreAugust 14, 2025
Did you know that 61,000 students started school in Douglas County this week? For perspective, about 76,000 fans pack Empower Field at Mile High when the Denver Broncos take the field. That’s a lot of…
Did you know that 61,000 students started school in Douglas County this week? For perspective,…
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
For individuals dealing with complex mental health, substance use and intellectual or developmental disabilities, compassionate and coordinated care can make all the difference. That’s where Douglas County’s Care Compact comes in. This unique program brings…
For individuals dealing with complex mental health, substance use and intellectual or developmental disabilities, compassionate…
Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
Do you work for or know of a local nonprofit organization that is a champion of the arts? Whether it’s preserving history, theatrical presentations or teaching the joys of painting and dance to a new…
Do you work for or know of a local nonprofit organization that is a champion…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process. The 2050 Transportation Plan is a forward-looking effort to create a smarter, safer, and more connected transportation system across Douglas…
We are planning for the future—and your voice is a critical part of the process.…
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Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff: 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…
Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff: By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire…
Read MoreAugust 6, 2025
Over the last 20 years, nearly 3,000 young people in Douglas County have used their voices to better the lives of youth in our community through the Douglas County Youth Initiative. Now, it’s time to…
Over the last 20 years, nearly 3,000 young people in Douglas County have used their…
Read MoreAugust 4, 2025
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? That’s why in November 2024, Douglas County purchased a facility to be used as a…
Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing…
Read MoreAugust 1, 2025
Pictured: Dawson Butte Open Space To thank you for 30 years of support for the Parks, Trails, Historic Resources, and Open Space Fund, our Open Space and Natural Resources Department is hosting a series of public…
Pictured: Dawson Butte Open Space To thank you for 30 years of support for the Parks,…
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