Local News - Castle Pines City News

Driving Classes are a Good Defense for an Inherently Distracting Activity

By Einar Jensen, Risk Reduction Specialist for South Metro Fire Rescue Although “distracted driving” remains a popular phrase and is often tied to cell phone usage, the act of driving is inherently distracting because of the hundreds of stimuli confronting drivers along every mile of roadway. “For those of us who aren’t brain surgeons,” author […]

City Slash Collection

"Slash" is debris, from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings, and pine needles. If not removed, slash can increase potential fire hazards on your property. Removing slash, and creating defensible space around your home, is the first line of defense against wildfires. To help you mitigate wildfire danger on your property, the City of Castle […]

Coffee with Council Member Geoff Blue

Come meet your newest District 3 Council Member, Geoff Blue. He will be at The Exchange Coffee House from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9 to answer questions and discuss what is happening in Castle Pines.

Street striping will occur Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6

Weather permitting, the 2022 street striping program will occur this week from Thursday, May 5 to Friday, May 6. Striping will take place in several areas around Castle Pines, including sections of Monarch Boulevard, Yorkshire Drive, Oxford Drive, Buffalo Trail, and a few other small street sections. The paint is applied using a specialized truck […]

Mayor Proclaims May 1-7, 2022 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week

Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman signed a formal proclamation designating May 1-7, 2022 to be Professional Municipal Clerks Week in Castle Pines. The proclamation acknowledges that municipal clerks are a time-honored and vital part of local government and that the role provides a professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of […]

April 26 City Council Wrap-Up

City Council heard an update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office regarding calls-for-service crime statistics in Castle Pines for 2022. Council also heard from the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce about recent and upcoming events. Meeting highlights include: Approving a bid award for the 2022 Castle Pines Parkway reconstruction from Yorkshire to Village Square Lane, including substantial […]

Don't forget to vote in upcoming local elections!

Elections for the Castle Pines North Metro District and the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District are coming up on May 3, 2022. Directors for each of these organizations represent residents in the Castle Pines community on important issues. For information on voting in each election, check out the information below. Castle Pines North […]

CDOT to Begin Wildlife Fencing and Concrete Rehabilitation Work on I-25

― PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT ― The Colorado Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Myers and Sons Construction, is anticipated to start work on Interstate 25 this week. Work will include concrete panel rehabilitation, deer guard installations and wildlife fencing. The project work zone will take place along north and southbound I-25 from E Wolfensberger Road in […]

We Need Your Help!

The City of Castle Pines is applying for a grant to fund engineering and preliminary design for a bike/pedestrian bridge over I-25 adjacent to Castle Pines Parkway and DRCOG is currently collecting public input! This bridge is part of the City Council’s adopted Trails Master Plan and is being pursued in the service of creating […]

Mayor's Message: March 2022

In this month's Mayor's Message, Mayor Engerman provides an update on our upcoming projects including the Gateway project, the Castle Pines Parkway Reconstruction, our partnership with the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, the development of 85 acres of parkland, the Disc Golf development, and the I-25 Wildlife Fencing.