Yesterday, a second arrest was made in the July 22 armed robbery at Ultra Diamonds jewelry store, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd.
Leandro “Eric” Madrid, 20, was arrested in Pueblo, where he remains in the Pueblo County jail on $1 ...
The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department will host a short memorial service in tribute to those that served and those that lost their lives during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Residents are invited to atten...
All commercial medical marijuana operations could be prohibited in Castle Rock if Town Council approves an ordinance that will first be read Tuesday.Adoption of the ordinance would require approval by a majority of Co...
Last Friday, an arrest was made in the July 22 armed robbery at Ultra Diamonds jewelry store at 5050 Factory Shops Blvd. Miguel Lopez-Fuentes, 29, was arrested Aug. 6 in Colorado Springs where he remains in custody in the El ...
Roadside lanes for cyclists and pedestrians will be added to two of Castle Rock’s main streets this month as part of a road resurfacing project.The lanes will be added along both sides of Front Street, between Founder...
Read about an intense workout; one man’s dual life; where to see hand-painted tiles; and where a couple practices their swing at CRgov.com/outlook.That webpage showcases the latest issue of the Town of Castle Rock’s a...
Castle Rock Police have recovered several items believed to have been taken during vehicle break-ins sometime in June in The Meadows, Red Hawk and Downtown areas.Officers are having a bit of trouble locating the owner...
Police dog Jax, who faithfully served the Castle Rock Police Department for six years before retiring in 2008, went to sleep for the last time in May.The Belgian Malinois wasn’t the department’s first dog, but he argu...
The Interstate 25 interchanges in Castle Rock are the main entry points into Town.Strengthening those gateways can help the Town attract new businesses, advancing the goal of keeping Castle Rock a freestanding communi...
The Town’s budget serves well as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.Because of this, the Town has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States an...
Those selling homes, holding garage sales and promoting special events and services should be aware of a new rule regarding signs in the Town’s rights of way.Town Code already prohibits the posting of signs in the rig...
A new work of art now graces Downtown’s Festival Park as part of the 2010 Art Encounters rotating art exhibition.
“Dancing Moon IV” – a steel and glass sculpture by Denver artist Reven Swanson – was installed Thursday, addi...
A new deputy chief is helping to lead the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department after the retirement of the former deputy chief last month.
Fire Chief Art Morales recently appointed Norris Croom to the deputy chief positio...
Residents may notice some subtle and some not-so-subtle changes to road signs and traffic signals in the coming months as the Town begins to follow new traffic control regulations.
The initial changes, which conform to the ...
Nearly all the vacancies on the Town’s 12 boards and commissions were filled Tuesday, with Town Council’s appointment of 31 residents to the groups.
A majority of the appointments were reappointments, but there are some new...
Downtown Castle Rock’s Festival Park is more attractive and useful, since the Castle Rock Rotary Club donated two benches that recently were installed in the park.
The benches were made possible by a $2,000 grant from the S...
The Town’s fifth annual Tri the Rock youth triathlon was the most successful yet, with 416 youngsters completing the race last weekend.
The event raised more than $4,000 for local schools’ physical education programs, as $1...
Buying online may be easy, but supporting local businesses also means supporting your community through sales tax.
Sales tax is the Town’s largest source of tax revenue, expected to bring the Town about $24 million this yea...
Castle Rock Teen Court welcomed several new members and thanked its continuing volunteers during a ceremony at last week’s Town Council meeting.
The new members welcomed were Kaitlyn Bentivegna, Meredith Bentley, Jackson Da...
Town Council wants residents to know that the total sales and use tax rate in Castle Rock is set to go from 7.5 percent to 7.9 percent Jan. 1.
Council heard a presentation on the topic at its Tuesday meeting, to which resid...
The Town has worked hard to educate residents about water conservation and to build a conservation ethic in the community.
That effort was recognized last month, when Town Water Conservation Specialist Rick Schultz received...
Two new members will join Castle Rock Town Council next week, as they and the two incumbents running won the four seats up for grabs in the 2010 municipal election.
The four will serve two-year terms, but Councilmembers ele...
Castle Rock has about $220 million in roadway assets.
Even as the Town cuts back its expenses, it’s important to maintain those assets not only to preserve the safety of the roads but also to maintain the livability of our ...
Drivers traveling on Plum Creek Parkway should experience fewer delays now that traffic lights along the stretch have been retimed to account for new road segments and a redesigned interchange.
The Town aims to update traff...
The Arbor Day Foundation recently recognized Castle Rock as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry.
It is the 23rd year Castle Rock has earned this national designation.
The foundation sponsors ...
A familiar face soon will be starting work as the head golf professional at the Town’s Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course.
Bob Persichetti, who managed the course from 2002 to 2006, will have his first day Monday, April 5. He fills...
One of the Town’s major goals is to become a self-sufficient community that provides appropriate employment, retail, service, educational, recreational and health care facilities.
The addition of a modern senior housing com...
Turning off the lights when leaving a room is common practice at home, but it isn’t always practiced at the office. The same goes for powering down or unplugging electronic devices that aren’t in use.
Last year, the Town be...
Preserving Castle Rock’s community character is an important goal for the Town.
It’s with that goal in mind that the Town recently created a program to honor outstanding building and site design that is consistent with the ...
A series of smash and grabs at the Castle Rock Recreation Center hopefully has been halted after police Tuesday arrested two suspects in the latest case.
Police had been on the lookout for the perpetrators for months. In ea...
Castle Rock Police worked with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and other local law enforcement agencies to arrest a multi-convicted felon as he attempted to buy a gun.
Steven Allen Ford, 29, who goes...
The sparkle in the crown jewel of the Town’s trails system now is a bit brighter.
A 1-mile southward extension of the East Plum Creek Trail recently was completed.
The new stretch extends south from near the Downtown park...
Innovation and cooperation are among the attributes the Town’s Public Works staff was recognized as having during a ceremony this week where staffers accepted two awards.
The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works As...