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.
November 19, 2025
Are you still raking and bagging fallen leaves? Due to the unusually mild fall weather, Douglas County has added additional weekend hours to its free leaf drop-off site. Leaves may be dropped from 8 a.m.…
Are you still raking and bagging fallen leaves? Due to the unusually mild fall weather,…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2025
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1, for normal business. Many County services…
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday,…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2025
You're invited to step into the stories of those who came before us at a new exhibit opening this week at the Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) headquarters. Titled “Thriving Through Time: Adaptation on…
You're invited to step into the stories of those who came before us at a…
Read MoreNovember 14, 2025
Pictured: John Castillo speaks at the Nov. 14 memorial unveiling ceremony In 2024, the request for support to build a memorial for Kendrick Castillo was met with an outpouring of generosity that spoke volumes about…
Pictured: John Castillo speaks at the Nov. 14 memorial unveiling ceremony In 2024, the request…
Read MoreNovember 12, 2025
Do you need a helping hand with the cost of heating? Douglas County residents who need help as cold weather approaches may apply for energy assistance through the State of Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program…
Do you need a helping hand with the cost of heating? Douglas County residents who…
Read MoreNovember 10, 2025
Ninety-four percent of Douglas County teens have never misused prescription pain medicine. As a community, it is our job to build on this success by celebrating the healthy choices our youth are making and educating…
Ninety-four percent of Douglas County teens have never misused prescription pain medicine. As a community,…
Read MoreNovember 10, 2025
If you’re near Larkspur on Wednesday morning, you might see smoke coming from the Spruce Meadows area. It’s not a wildfire — it’s a well-planned prescribed burn aimed at reducing hazardous fuels and keeping the…
If you’re near Larkspur on Wednesday morning, you might see smoke coming from the Spruce…
Read MoreNovember 7, 2025
When the call went out in 2024 asking the community to help fund a memorial for Kendrick Castillo, the response was immediate — and overwhelming. Within just a few days, the $30,000 goal was fully…
When the call went out in 2024 asking the community to help fund a memorial…
Read MoreNovember 6, 2025
Organizations focused on opioid and substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction are encouraged to apply for emergency grant funding offered by the Douglas County Opioid Council and the Douglas County Community…
Organizations focused on opioid and substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction…
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