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 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…
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Douglas County residents enduring hard times can take advantage of a free hot meal and more than 25 local service organizations available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4 to 6 p.m.…
Douglas County residents enduring hard times can take advantage of a free hot meal and…
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Douglas County is setting a national standard for wildfire mitigation through innovation, local investment, and forward-thinking technology. This year, Douglas County will become home to the nation’s first county-owned and operated biochar facility, which will…
Douglas County is setting a national standard for wildfire mitigation through innovation, local investment, and…
Read MoreDecember 30, 2025
Here in Douglas County, agriculture has shaped our identity, economy, and sense of place for hundreds of years. Agritourism offers valuable opportunities for residents to take part in activities where they can experience and learn…
Here in Douglas County, agriculture has shaped our identity, economy, and sense of place for…
Read MoreDecember 26, 2025
As soon as you’re ready to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, Douglas County is again offering several locations where you can recycle your tree and pick up free mulch any time of the…
As soon as you’re ready to say goodbye to this year’s Christmas tree, Douglas County…
Read MoreDecember 19, 2025
In observance of Christmas, all Douglas County offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed for the entire day on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m.…
In observance of Christmas, all Douglas County offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec.…
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
Investments in public safety and transportation infrastructure make up the bulk of Douglas County’s annual budget, approved unanimously by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners during a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The 2026…
Investments in public safety and transportation infrastructure make up the bulk of Douglas County’s annual…
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
We know that wildfires are the No. 1 natural hazard in Douglas County. Your county leaders and our regional and state partners have been working around the clock to protect your community this week during…
We know that wildfires are the No. 1 natural hazard in Douglas County. Your county…
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