Tag: castle rock
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Castle Rock caregiver sentenced after stealing more than $110,000 in jewelry from family
A judge sentenced a Castle Rock caregiver to 90 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to stealing more than $110,000 worth of jewelry from the family of a disabled son under her care. Elsa Montejo-Fuentes, 32, had worked for the family for five years caring for their quadriplegic, nonverbal son when she began stealing…
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Castle Rock approves agreement for $35M youth sports complex
A new youth sports complex in Castle Rock moved a step closer to reality last week after the Town Council approved agreements supporting construction of a 68,000-square-foot indoor sports facility. The planned facility would be built on 22 acres in the Dawson Trails development. Initial designs include six indoor basketball courts and nine indoor volleyball…
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Lost Canyon ‘a crown jewel’ now open to hikers on Colorado’s Front Range
CASTLE ROCK • Dozens of local officials, donors and advocates recently gathered atop a grassy mesa overlooking forests, rugged cliffs and distant mountains as far as the eye could see north to south. The gathering was about 10 minutes away from Interstate 25 but seemingly a world away. Castle Rock Parks Director Jeff Brauer stood…
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Lost Canyon ‘a crown jewel’ now open to hikers on Colorado’s Front Range
Dozens of local officials, donors and advocates recently gathered atop a grassy mesa overlooking forests, rugged cliffs and distant mountains as far as the eye could see north to south. The gathering was about 10 minutes away from Interstate 25 but seemingly a world away. Castle Rock Parks Director Jeff Brauer stood before the group.…
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‘Freedom Fest’ on Friday and Saturday in Castle Rock brings a slate of national speakers, events
A week ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on the Fourth of July, a distinctly Colorado-style party will rock the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. “Freedom Fest,” presented by Rocky Mountain Voice, is a two-day event that will bring some 20 top conservative speakers to town, including U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright,…
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Wrong-way I-25 crash near Castle Rock sends 1 to hospital
A driver was hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock, according to Colorado State Patrol. Reports of a wrong-way driver at milemarker 179 near Plum Creek Road came in just after 5 a.m., State Patrol said in a news release. When troopers arrived, they found “extensive damage” to a…
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Four-story Castle Rock mural commemorates Colorado, U.S. anniversaries
As Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of its statehood, and the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, the Douglas County Housing Partnership has announced the creation of a mural that commemorates both historic milestones. Painted by Colorado Springs-based muralist Michael Beenenga, the large-scale artwork covers four stories of the building at 403 Perry St., in Castle…
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Lost Canyon set to open this summer, to be next great escape on Colorado’s Front Range
Trails are coming together around a hidden canyonland between Denver and Colorado Springs, soon to be realized after much anticipation. On the southeast edge of Castle Rock, Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space is set to open this summer. That was the word at an April town council meeting, which included an update on trail construction…
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Lost Canyon set to open this summer, to be next great escape on Colorado’s Front Range
Trails are coming together around a hidden canyonland between Denver and Colorado Springs, soon to be realized after much anticipation. On the southeast edge of Castle Rock, Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space is set to open this summer. That was the word at an April town council meeting, which included an update on trail construction…
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Pikes Pick: Great flavors and a view at The Brinkerhoff in Castle Rock
Maybe you’ve seen the photos on social media — a new restaurant in Castle Rock with a stunning view and architecture and atmosphere worthy of all the Instagram fame. The Brinkerhoff lives up to the hype. And it matches the great vibes with great food. We recently savored every bite of an eclectic spread: a…