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🏔️ Closer to home (Colorado): Today (April 15) is the deadline to file and pay your Colorado state income taxes. ✔️ You can file for an extension until October 15 ❗ But you still need to pay at least 90% of what you owe today to avoid penalties 📬 Mailing your return? Read this carefully: Yes — a tax return mailed on the due date is generally considered on time under the IRS “mailbox rule.” ⚠️ But starting in 2026, there’s a catch: • The official postmark may reflect when US

With fire risk rising, there are free assessments and funding available right now to help protect your home. 🏡 Free Home Assessments • South Metro Fire Rescue  offers voluntary home wildfire risk assessments 📧 ReducingRisk@southmetro.org | 📞 720-989-2271 • Douglas County Government  also provides FREE Wildfire Hazard Assessments 📞 303-660-7497 Experts will help you identify ways to reduce risk—like creating defensible space and clearing vegetation. 💰 2026 Wildfire Mitig

I attended the VIP State of Douglas County School District on Thursday, April 9, and left feeling inspired and reflective. It was energizing to be surrounded by so many dedicated public school advocates and true “rockstars” who show up every day for our students. I am honored and grateful for their support in my run for State Senate District 30. At the same time, the data reminds us there is still important work ahead. Despite voters approving Mill Levy Overrides (MLOs) in 20

This is a big deal. The Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled that Douglas County commissioners violated Colorado’s Open Meetings Law, reversing a lower court and sending the case back for further proceedings. This case centers on closed-door meetings where public business was discussed outside public view — and the court made it clear: 👉 Public business must be conducted in public. But here’s what makes this even more concerning… At the same time: • Commissioners removed gene

Tonight (3/31), the Douglas County Commissioners are moving forward with critical decisions on the proposed Zebulon Regional Sports Complex — a project that could ultimately put hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer-backed debt on the line. The meeting begins at 5:00 PM at the Philip S. Miller Building in Castle Rock. Public comment registration begins at 4:15 PM. This is not a routine vote. This is a defining moment for transparency, accountability, and respect for ta

Colorado families are already feeling the squeeze — and it’s getting worse. In just one month, gas prices in Colorado have jumped 36%, rising from $2.87 to nearly $3.90 per gallon. For many families in Douglas County and across our state, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a direct hit to their daily lives. Gas isn’t optional. It’s how parents get to work, take their kids to school, and manage the responsibilities of everyday life. When prices rise this quickly, families don’t

In August, the ACC hosted an unforgettable event that captured the heart of the firefighting community. Kevin took center stage to share...