Castle Rock News-Press

07/25/2025

On July 10, Andy Bass accepted the role to serve as South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s new executive director. Within his first year of serving South Suburban, Bass said he will focus on retaining staff and getting the district’s open positions filled. In addition to ensuring financial security, he said he wants to strengthen partner relationships with the cities and counties within the district.

Growing up in then-unincorporated Arapahoe County – which is now Centennial – Andy Bass said he’s always loved staying active, especially in the outdoors.  “(This is) where I played sports, swam and walked the trails. It’s always been a big part of my life,” Bass said. On July 10, Bass ...

07/24/2025

Douglas County’s Abigail Reynolds created the Gearing 4 Engineers Expo, which provides children in third through eighth grade the opportunity to explore the different fields in engineering and build opportunities.

Douglas County’s Abigail Reynolds always knew she wanted to go into the engineering field.  She took her first engineering course during her freshman year at Castle View High School in Castle Rock. Since then, she has continued to study the field and understand more about it through numerous cour...

07/23/2025

The cause of the brush fire that burned more than 130 acres along Highway 85 near Louviers on July 13 – being called the “Airport Fire” – has been determined to have been caused by activity associated with a passing train. Read the full story here:

The cause of the brush fire that burned more than 130 acres along Highway 85 near Louviers on July 13 – being called the “Airport Fire” – has been determined to have been caused by activity associated with a passing train.  Via a social media post, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office made...

07/22/2025

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies have taken an 18-year-old into custody as a suspect in a fatal stabbing that happened in Castle Pines. Haley Lena provides the details.

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies have taken an 18-year-old into custody as a suspect in a fatal stabbing that happened in Castle Pines. At about 11:35 p.m. on July 20, deputies were called to an apartment complex on Sweet River Circle for a report of a stabbing in progress.  Upon arrival, deputi...

07/15/2025

The annual Elizabeth Celtic Festival will bring its celebration of Irish, Welsh and Scottish culture to Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. The two-day event features music, dance, artisans, bagpipes (of course!), Scottish athletic events, food, a Children’s Gle...

07/11/2025

Castle Rock’s annual Summer Concert Series is back in full swing, drawing crowds to Philip S. Miller Park with a lineup that covers everything from chart-toppers to local favorites. Click the link to get a breakdown of the concert series.

Castle Rock’s annual Summer Concert Series is back in full swing, drawing crowds to Philip S. Miller Park with a lineup that covers everything from chart-toppers to local favorites. This year’s series features national acts like Sugar Ray and Gavin DeGraw, alongside local openers and themed trib...

07/10/2025

The PACE Center continues to bring downtown-level entertainment right to Parker’s backyard. From magic and dinosaurs to jazz, fashion and local symphonies, the 2025-2026 season has something for everybody. Plan your next night out!

In the past 15 years, residents in and around Parker have come to know the Parker Arts and Cultural Event Center – the PACE Center – as a hub for entertainment.  Before the PACE center was built, residents were accustomed to having to go to downtown Denver for exciting entertainment, but today,...

07/09/2025

Castle Rock will soon be home to some new homes — 77 of them, to be exact. On July 1, Castle Rock Town Council voted to approve the site development plan for Soleana — a 77.96-acre parcel of land being developed by Alexander Investors, LLC.

Castle Rock will soon be home to some new homes — 77 of them, to be exact.  On July 1, Castle Rock Town Council voted to approve the site development plan for Soleana. The development, located north of Alexander Place and west of Collins Street, was unanimously approved 6-0 with Councilmember Rya...

07/08/2025

Sometimes, all a kid needs is a simple toy. 🧸 At Castle Toys in downtown Castle Rock, music plays, stomp rockets fly and visitors of all ages are encouraged to play, explore and rediscover the “power of play.”

Sometimes, all a kid needs is a simple toy. And getting to walk into a store full of them — rather than clicking through an online catalog — is a timeless kind of magic. At Castle Toys in downtown Castle Rock, music plays and stomp rockets fly. Children and adults alike are encouraged to play, [...

07/08/2025

Kids can improve their biking skills and learn road safety at Douglas County’s first Eye-Five Transportation and Road Safety event on July 19 at Mountain Vista High School. The free event is open to kids of all ages, whether they’re new riders or looking to build confidence. Details:

As kids grab their scooters and bikes to embark on summertime adventures, bike instructors with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are providing an opportunity for youth to not only improve their biking skills, but gain a better understanding of the rules of the road.  The sheriff’s office has...

07/03/2025

In a statewide effort to emphasize multimodal options and expand connectivity across the state, Lone Tree is among the latest to establish a mobility hub, making it the fifth hub along the Interstate 25 Corridor.

In a statewide effort to emphasize multimodal options and expand connectivity across the state, Lone Tree is among the latest to establish a mobility hub, making it the fifth hub along the Interstate 25 Corridor.  Mobility hubs are transportation centers that aim to provide high-quality transportat...

07/01/2025

🎇 Lighting fireworks can be an exciting part of celebrating the Fourth of July, however, it comes with some serious hazards. South Metro Fire Rescue is offering some tips to properly dispose of fireworks in order to avoid fires or accidents. Click the link below.

Lighting fireworks can be an exciting part of celebrating the Fourth of July, however, it comes with some serious hazards.  “It’s a fun time,” said Brain Willie, lead communications specialist with South Metro Fire Rescue. “But we also know that it’s very dangerous …with the hot weather...