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.
July 2, 2026
In response to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions now in effect in Douglas County, the fireworks display scheduled for July 4 at Highland Heritage Regional Park is cancelled. Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, the use of…
In response to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions now in effect in Douglas County, the fireworks…
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 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…
Read MoreJune 23, 2026
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners voted Tuesday, June 23, to approve an ordinance, effective immediately, regulating the operation of low-powered scooters and off-highway vehicles on public roads, trails and other public property in unincorporated…
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners voted Tuesday, June 23, to approve an ordinance, effective…
Read MoreJune 2, 2026
Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Effective immediately, by order of Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly, all fire restrictions have been lifted for all areas of unincorporated Douglas County. While we have seen an…
Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Effective immediately, by order of Douglas County Sheriff…
Read MoreApril 23, 2026
Do you have questions about how to protect your home from wildfire? Following a warmer-than-average winter and below-normal moisture, wildfire risk is trending higher across Douglas County. To help residents prepare, Douglas County, in partnership…
Do you have questions about how to protect your home from wildfire? Following a warmer-than-average…
Read MoreApril 20, 2026
In Douglas County, we believe nobody should have to recover alone after being victimized. In partnership with the 23rd Judicial District Attorney, Sheriff Darren Weekly, advocacy organizations From Silenced to Saved and Covered Colorado, Commissioners…
In Douglas County, we believe nobody should have to recover alone after being victimized. In…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2026
During the “Courageous Conversations: Our Children and the Internet” live town hall—hosted by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners—local law enforcement, educators, prosecutors and nonprofit leaders shared what they are seeing on the front lines,…
During the “Courageous Conversations: Our Children and the Internet” live town hall—hosted by the Douglas…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2026
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are proud to announce that Douglas County is deploying Hi-Lo sirens as a…
Information courtesy of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the…
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