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.
January 21, 2026
Are you a sculptor, with a work in progress or a completed piece that needs to be seen? Consider submitting your artwork to the well-established Douglas County Art Encounters public art program in 2026. Founded…
Are you a sculptor, with a work in progress or a completed piece that needs…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
You’ve likely been hearing a lot in the news about fraud related to public assistance programs, such as food and childcare assistance. Keep reading to learn how Douglas County Human Services supports families in need,…
You’ve likely been hearing a lot in the news about fraud related to public assistance…
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Effective Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Commissioner George Teal will serve as Chair of the Board of Douglas County Commissioners. Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle will serve as Vice Chair. Leadership roles are voted upon by a majority.…
Effective Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, Commissioner George Teal will serve as Chair of the Board…
Read MoreJanuary 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…
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