One orphaned well was added to Colorado regulators’ long list of projects, and another may be joining it. Both may have to wait in line.
Douglas County
Posted inOpinion Columns
Carman: Money’s no object in Douglas County School Board’s quest to stamp out equity and thwart Open Meetings Law
The Douglas County School Board is spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars stemming from the firing of Corey Wise
Posted inWater
Developers behind San Luis Valley water export plan pour money into Douglas County water district races
Two candidates for Parker water board received large campaign contributions from group wanting to build a $400 million pipeline to siphon water from southern Colorado
Posted inOpinion Columns
Silverman: How a Colorado Democrat managed to get elected in Douglas County
Bob Marshall, a former Republican and vocal never-Trumper, won a seat in House District 43
Posted inNews
To keep people from returning to jail, Mesa County follows other communities’ reentry roadmap
Many people transitioning from jail or prison struggle to reenter society without support. Mesa County’s new program helps with housing, jobs, transportation and mental health services.
Posted inEnvironment
Castle Pines addresses sewage spills after negotiations with Parker Water failed
State health department warns Douglas County community that it must fix its system or face enforcement.
Posted inEnvironment
How two big Denver suburbs are approaching the reality that they’re running out of water
Fast-growing Castle Rock starts with a turf ban, while Arvada doubles connection fees. Water prices are now part of the affordable housing equation.
Posted inNews, Politics and Government
Report: Douglas County commissioner shared anonymous letter but didn’t create hostile environment
An investigation into Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas found that while she did do some of the things of which she was accused, she didn’t create a hostile work environment or open the county up to legal liability. The report shows answers to 11 allegations asked by Thomas’ fellow commissioners — George Teal and Abe […]
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2 DougCo commissioners asked for an investigation of the third. The probe’s done but won’t be released to public.
A monthslong investigation into a Douglas County commissioner by her colleagues wrapped up last week but the full results will not be released publicly. The commissioners met in an executive session July 26 to discuss the investigative report about Lora Thomas, which cost about $17,000 in legal fees to produce. When they came out of […]
Posted inClimate, News, Politics and Government
Douglas County drops San Luis Valley plan for $828M idea to pipe South Platte water from Sterling
Douglas County still wants to use some of its COVID relief funds to secure future water, but may spend it to store unused South Platte River flow after dropping a controversial proposal to buy water from the San Luis Valley. The Douglas County Commissioners indicated they may help fund the major water proposal from Parker […]