Feb. 19 Council update

In a study session Tuesday night, Town Council heard an overview of water and public safety issues in Castle Rock. Following the study session, Council discussed several items, including the 2018 Sales Tax Report. Staff carefully monitors sales tax projec...

Community conversation about kratom to continue this spring

As Town Council continues to explore possible Town laws governing an herbal substance called kratom, there will be opportunities for public involvement – including one this week.

Kratom is an unregulated substance found in the leaves of a Southeast Asian t...

Reuse water is coming to Castle Rock; learn more at an open house Feb. 23

In a changing community, planning for the future is important. For years, Castle Rock Water has worked to secure the community’s long-term water future. Now, purified reuse water is making its way to Castle Rock, and that means big things for th...

Local teacher arrested after allegations of inappropriate contact

Castle Rock Police are investigating a former teacher after a student alleged she was touched inappropriately during class.  

John Lucas Adkins, 27, of Lone Tree, Colorado was taken into custody on Feb. 13, just after 8 a.m. by the Lone Tree Polic...

Give important feedback via community survey

Whether by adding new amenities or responding to calls for help, Town Council and the Town’s staff strive every day to make Castle Rock an even better place to live.

Toward that end, thousands of Castle Rock households recently were randomly sele...

Volunteer to help bluebirds thrive this spring; open house Feb. 21

This spring and summer, the Town is looking for volunteers to monitor bluebirds as they return from their winter migration to nest. As a local division of the Colorado Bluebird Project, Town residents have been helping to create and monitor nesting boxes ...

All signs point to safety – learn about Crystal Valley Parkway changes at open house Feb. 13

For the Town, public safety is a process that involves continual research and adaptation. With a growing population, it is important to keep up with the needs of residents. Road and traffic safety is one area the Town holds in high importance.

The Town&...

Winter woes: how to tackle ice

Along with its beauty, Colorado winter can bring challenges. Whether you have lived in Colorado for many years, or just moved to the area, it takes time to adapt to the ways of winter. This year in particular, Castle Rock has experienced several significa...

Castle Rock Police to provide a daily safety reminder through the #9PMROUTINE

Do you have a daily routine? Is safety and security part of it? Castle Rock Police would like to be part of your nightly ritual as they launch the #9PMROUTINE on their Facebook page. 

The Castle Rock Police Department will be providing a lighthear...

Help shape the future of Castle Rock Police

Ensuring outstanding public safety is a top priority in Castle Rock. As the community continues to grow, Castle Rock Police wants to make sure we’re keeping up with demand. The department is working on updating it’s strategic plan and ...

Castle Rock celebrates community successes through annual report and video

The start of a new year often brings a mix of reflection and anticipation. The Town takes great pride in looking back on community accomplishments, while planning for the year ahead.

Several major accomplishments from 2018 include:

• Opening Fire Station 152 ...

Get the cold facts; there’s no such thing as “safe ice” in Colorado

In the winter, Mother Nature can be a force of nature. Slick roads, icy walkways and snowy conditions can pose a lot of hazards. While the Town works hard to keep our community as safe as possible during winter snowstorms, there are a few things to keep i...

Start 2019 off right; recycle live Christmas trees Dec. 26 through Jan. 31

While we all want to stay in the holiday spirit for as long as possible, experts recommend recycling live Christmas trees right after the holiday. Don’t let your tree take up space in a landfill. Let your last gift for the season be to the envir...

Stormy week leads Castle Rock Fire and Rescue to lift fire restrictions

Rain brought by summer storms this week has reduced the risk of fires in our area. As a result, fire restrictions have been lifted.

Acting on authority granted by Town Council, Acting Town Manager Fritz Sprague and Acting Fire Chief Eric Morgenthaler Thurs...

Three new signals installed to keep traffic moving in the right direction

As traffic picks up on both the north and south ends of Town, and a new fire station gets up and running, there will be new traffic lights to keep in mind.

New traffic signals have been under construction this summer at the intersections of Meadows Parkway...

Fact or Fiction webpage answers your questions about Town topics

If you have questions about what’s happening in your Town, your local government wants to make sure you get an accurate answer.

CRgov.com is like a virtual Town Hall, with plenty of information about happenings in Town. Now, a “Fact or Fiction?” section of...