What a wonderful morning celebrating the Fourth of July at the Highlands Rancho Parade alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. Today marks an extraordinary milestone—250 years since the birth of our nation. As we celebrate America's founding, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of our Founders, whose enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government continue to inspire us. Their declaration that 'all men are created equal' remains one of the most powe

Most of us love celebrating the 4th of July. Fireworks are part of a long American tradition that brings families and communities together. But Douglas County also knows firsthand how quickly conditions can turn dangerous during drought season. Less than a year ago, a fireworks-related fire near Stonegate showed how rapidly dry vegetation can ignite after a fireworks malfunction: https://youtu.be/JWp5F1jrMu8?si=tRPYpwMvibtjgI4B Douglas County currently remains under Stage 1 F