Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners allocate SCFD funds

LITTLETON, CO --- The Board of County Commissioners voted July 18 to adopt recommendations made by the Arapahoe County Cultural Council for the allocation of Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier III funds. Those recommendations will be ...

A/D Works! and partners offer health care pre-apprenticeship program

CENTENNIAL, CO – Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a proud partner of the American Job Center network, has joined forces with the Greater Metro Denver Health Care Partnership, Adams County Workforce Center, Denver Workforce Services, Tri-County Workforce...

Late applications for senior citizen property tax exemption accepted through Aug. 15

A property tax exemption for 2017, payable in 2018, is available to qualifying senior citizens and surviving spouses of seniors who previously qualified. The program also is available to qualified disabled veterans. “I’m happy to anno...

Fun for everyone with 4-H youth and animals at the Arapahoe County Fair

LITTLETON, CO --- Mark your calendar for four days of family fun and entertainment, including 4-H animal shows and activities at the 2017 Arapahoe County Fair, July 27 - 30, just east of E-470 on Quincy Avenue in Aurora.

 Arapahoe County 4-H has ...

Arapahoe County 4-H members win big at State Conference

LITTLETON, CO --- Arapahoe County 4-H members recently attended the 2017 Colorado State 4-H Conference in Fort Collins. More than 15 members competed in contests including livestock quiz bowl, parliamentary procedure, impromptu speaking, horse judging and...

New technology delivers better service to families receiving human services

AURORA, CO - Arapahoe County’s leading new software, HSConnects, is significantly improving customer service while refining business processes and workflow management in the Department of Human Services.

HSConnects was built in response to a need...

County expands Aurora Motor Vehicle Office for future growth

Citizens will notice dramatic improvements at Arapahoe County’s Aurora Motor Vehicle Office, including a larger waiting area, improved seating, additional customer service windows and fresh décor.

The Clerk and Recorder’s...

Arapahoe County Fair Craft Brew Fest returns for fourth year

LITTLETON, CO – Bigger and better than ever, the Arapahoe County Fair Craft Brew Fest is back for a fourth year.

 On July 28, Colorado craft brewers from across the state will bring their best brews to the Arapahoe County Fair to compet...

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Fair Fun for Everyone at Arapahoe County Fair, July 27 - 30

The 111th Arapahoe County Fair is just around the corner, July 27 - 30 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. It’s a summer bargain with pre-sale online admission tickets for only $10 per person. Tickets include unlimited carnival rides, ...

Arapahoe County Sheriff Implements Open Burning Ban

Due to dry conditions, the Arapahoe County Sheriff has issued a ban on all open fires and open burning within Unincorporated Arapahoe County, to include the Cherry Creek State Park and the City of Centennial, effective immediately. The Open Burning Ban wi...Read on...