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.
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 Presidents’ Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
Due to a statewide DMV upgrade, all online driver license, motor vehicle, and MVExpress kiosk services will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, until the system re-launches on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for system testing.
Partnering agencies involved in the Community of Care Network have been planning and preparing to bring residents the Winter 2026 Strive to Thrive event on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Castle Rock, 1480 Canyon Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Please note that Calvary Castle Rock has moved and is at a new location – 1480 Canyon Dr.
This event features the usual resources available at Strive to Thrive, along with something new, a Spring Sports Expo. Organized sports scholarships are available for ages 3-18, including equipment, uniforms, play registration fees, etc.
Strive to Thrive is a bi-annual event hosted by the Community of Care Network, usually in January and July. Agencies and organizations come together to offer a one-stop-shop resource fair for vulnerable residents in Douglas County.
Participating agencies provide on-site services to those in attendance. Each event is different in terms of what is available, but in the past, the event has offered food and nutrition assistance, emergency assistance applications, housing information and assistance, food, clothes, and much more.
