By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
June 30, 2026
UPDATE: The fireworks display was canceled after Douglas County entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on July 2, 2026. Read about these more elevated restrictions. A public fireworks display will light up the sky over…
UPDATE: The fireworks display was canceled after Douglas County entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on…
Read MoreJune 30, 2026
You wake up and realize it’s June 30 — Primary Election Day — and you need in-person assistance to vote before the polls close at 7 p.m. It’s good to know that there are three…
You wake up and realize it’s June 30 — Primary Election Day — and you…
Read MoreJune 29, 2026
Douglas County filed a petition today with the Colorado Supreme Court seeking clarity regarding Colorado’s Open Meetings Law. Following an Appeals Court decision, Douglas County is being held to a different legal standard under the…
Douglas County filed a petition today with the Colorado Supreme Court seeking clarity regarding Colorado’s…
Read MoreJune 29, 2026
UPDATE: Douglas County entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on July 2, 2026. Read about these more elevated restrictions. Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Douglas County Sheriff's Office has enacted Stage 1…
UPDATE: Douglas County entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on July 2, 2026. Read about these…
Read MoreJune 26, 2026
What’s better than live music, friends, and family on a summer night? The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is expanding its live music offerings in 2026 with the announcement of indie, pop-rock group Friday Pilots…
What’s better than live music, friends, and family on a summer night? The Douglas County…
Read MoreJune 26, 2026
If you live in Douglas County, plan to vote in the June 30, 2026, Primary Election, and need in-person assistance, three Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) locations are open Saturday, June 27, from 9…
If you live in Douglas County, plan to vote in the June 30, 2026, Primary…
Read MoreJune 25, 2026
In observance of the Independence Day national holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed for the observed holiday on Friday, July 3. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, for normal business. Many County…
In observance of the Independence Day national holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026
You might remember how Colorado’s most significant mountain pine beetle outbreak—from the late 1990s through 2013—reshaped forests across the state. While these insects are native to Colorado and play a natural role in forest ecosystems,…
You might remember how Colorado’s most significant mountain pine beetle outbreak—from the late 1990s through…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026
Protecting you, your family and your home from the threat of wildfire is a top priority for Douglas County. The Board of County Commissioners is adding another tool to that toolbox. During a Regular Business…
Protecting you, your family and your home from the threat of wildfire is a top…
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