In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
October 1, 2021
Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon has been appointed by Governor Polis to the state’s new Colorado Forest Health Council. The 26-member council to which Commissioner Laydon was appointed is a volunteer stakeholder body that will…
Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon has been appointed by Governor Polis to the state’s new…
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
Are you and your family looking for new and interesting ways to gain new perspectives and understanding of the world around us. Thanks to the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District there are opportunities for students…
Are you and your family looking for new and interesting ways to gain new perspectives…
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021
Recent and historical incidents of vehicle/animal collisions along the Interstate 25 corridor in Douglas County, paired with growing public concern for safety in the area, led to a multi-agency plan to install 16 miles of…
Recent and historical incidents of vehicle/animal collisions along the Interstate 25 corridor in Douglas County,…
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2021
The historic legacies of some of Douglas County’s early residents are now protected at Rock Ridge Cemetery. Many of the markers and monuments placed in this one-acre cemetery, located on top of a hill in…
The historic legacies of some of Douglas County’s early residents are now protected at Rock…
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021
Have you noticed new artwork as you’ve ventured out in Douglas County the last few weeks? The celebrated Douglas County Art Encounters outdoor public art program has recently installed 23 pieces by 17 artists in…
Have you noticed new artwork as you’ve ventured out in Douglas County the last few…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
Did you know that Douglas County’s investment in the Greenland area extends beyond open space and trails? The County along with its Historic Preservation Board has also made a commitment to preserving the historic Greenland…
Did you know that Douglas County’s investment in the Greenland area extends beyond open space…
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Are you a sculptor with a desire to see your work on public display? Have you considered submitting your artwork to the well-established Douglas County Art Encounters public art program? Founded in 2007, Art Encounters…
Are you a sculptor with a desire to see your work on public display? Have…
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
Do you have a head for history and a heart for public service? If so, joining the Douglas County Historic Preservation Board may be the perfect opportunity to use your background in planning, architecture, history…
Do you have a head for history and a heart for public service? If so,…
Read MoreAugust 30, 2019
If you’ve driven Highway 85 between Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch, you’ve likely spotted the 43-foot-tall silver water tank at the edge of Sedalia proudly announcing that the town sits at an elevation of 5835…
If you’ve driven Highway 85 between Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch, you’ve likely spotted the…
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