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Controversial Pine Canyon development takes a step forward in Douglas County


Controversial Pine Canyon development takes a step forward in Douglas County

Despite Castle Rock officials’ concerns about water and development, the Douglas County Planning Board recommended moving forward with zoning and water changes for the Pine Canyon development. Their OK on the related water and zoning changes means county commissioners could greenlight the changes next month. Pine Canyon is a planned 530-acre mixed-use development in unincorporated […]

Douglas County Sheriff and City of Castle Rock relax fire bans


Douglas County Sheriff and City of Castle Rock relax fire bans

After about a week of strict fire bans, the Douglas County Sheriff and Castle Rock have eased restrictions again. On Friday, officials shortened the list of prohibited activities but remain concerned about the possibility of fires like those along the Front Range. Fires, including the quarry fire in neighboring Jefferson County, forced evacuations this summer […]