Fort Collins City offices will close for Christmas and New Year's Days, but essential services like fire, police, and utilities will continue. Recreation, Transfort, and cultural facilities will have modified hours.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Colorado, signaling critical fire weather conditions due to strong winds and low humidity.

Aurora invites artists to submit sculpture entries for the 13th Art 2C On Havana Street exhibit, with chosen works to be displayed from 2026-2028. Selected artists will receive a stipend and could win cash prizes.

Boulder County announces holiday season closures of county offices, with reduced hours on December 24 and 31, and full closures on December 25 and January 1. Essential services remain operational.

Arapahoe County seeks nominees for youth awards, honoring graduating seniors who overcame adversity and pursue further education. Nominations due by March 2, 2026.

Governor Polis announced the HOME Act to address housing affordability in Colorado, discussed a new medical school to meet healthcare needs, promoted universal preschool enrollment, and encouraged shopping at local businesses.

The City of Aurora invested $100,000 in Douglas County's county-operated biochar facility aimed at enhancing wildfire mitigation and environmental stewardship; the site is due to open in 2026.

The I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass, the largest in North America, has been completed in Colorado to help animals cross traffic safely and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Englewood reduces fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1, allowing controlled use of gas grills, stoves, and fireplaces while maintaining a ban on open burning and fireworks.

The Colorado State Patrol highlights the often-overlooked social consequences of DUIs, such as strained relationships and financial burdens, urging sober driving during the holidays.

Colorado's LEAP provides financial aid to low-income residents for heating costs, accepting applications from November to April, with direct utility company payments.

Trace Adkins is confirmed to perform at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo on July 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with presale tickets available December 17-18.

Englewood officials have alerted residents to phishing scams where fraudsters mimic city emails to extract money through fake fines and invoices. Official city correspondences only come from emails ending in @englewoodco.gov.