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Castle Rock Crew #003
January 21st, 2025
This week in Castle Rock…
Crew News
The Town of Castle Rock put together a short clip that they shared to their Instagram this past week which highlighted their most important achievements of 2024 along with what they’re going to be focused on in 2025. Press here to watch it on their IG.
Their top three milestones were the below:
Broke ground on its top transportation priority, the Crystal Valley Interchange, which will significantly improve transportation throughout Town and beyond. This new interchange at I-25 and Crystal Valley Parkway is expected to be completed in 2027. Road Enhancement – 47 lane-miles of roadway treated in 2024 under the Pavement Maintenance Program. Central Castle Rock will be a focus for PMP in 2025. Completed construction of the “Four Corners” intersection at Fifth Street, Ridge Road, State Highway 86 and Founders Parkway. The beginning of construction on the widening of both Crowfoot Valley Road and Fifth Street (phase one of two) will begin in 2025.
Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space became the community’s largest public conservation area when the Town purchased it in 2024. The area is 681 acres and there is a master plan that is being developed to protect and preserve the site’s habitat while providing access to the public. In addition to this, Parks and Recs opened the new Emerald Park and renovated Mitchell Gulch Park. Alongside the master planning at Lost Canyon Ranch, renovations will be completed at Centennial Park and, pending Town Council approval, construction of a new sports development center will begin.
Transformed Cantril School from an underused historic building to a hub for arts and enrichment activities. There were 1,867 registered participants for programming at Cantril School in 2024, where renovating the facilities and adding restrooms, an ADA lift and check in area, and an updated kitchen were highlights of the past year. The new year will bring a Youth Commission for the Town and an effort to fund public art programs as approved by Town Council.
Other Highlights:
Police Department and Fire Department each added 3 positions. The Police Department will add 11 new positions and the Fire Department will add 10 new positions in 2025. Construction on Fire Station 156, which will serve northern Castle Rock, will begin in 2025.
Progressed on long-term water projects and partnerships in an effort to achieve goal of 100% renewable water by 2065 (you’re welcome children!). The multiyear projects of doubling capacity of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility and constructing new reservoirs north of Sedalia will continue (completion is slated for 2027 and 2026, respectively).
In 2024, it was determined the Town was under its TABOR revenue cap by about $450,000 for 2023 and, therefore, did not have any “excess” revenue.
Budget is balanced and the hope is that 2025’s budget will be implemented in a similar fashion. To review the budget, please visit:
For updates on their ongoing progress on Major Projects, please visit:
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Snow Report:
It’s been absolutely baltic this past week…there better be some serious snow in the mountains ❄️ ⛄️❄️…
Arapahoe Basin - 45” base
Aspen Snowmass - 33-48” base
Beaver Creek - 45” base
Breckenridge - 47” base
Copper Mountain - 53-57” base
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - 47” base
Echo Mountain - 18” base
Eldora Mountain Resort - 30” base
Howelsen Hill - 30” base
Keystone - 40” base
Loveland Ski Area - 44” base
Monarch Mountain - 47” base
Powderhorn - 41” base
Purgatory - 30-33” base
Silverton - 37-57” base
Ski Granby Ranch - 23” base
Steamboat - 48-75” base
Sunlight Mountain Resort - 24-30” base
Telluride - 37” base
Vail - 53” base
Winter Park - 45-50” base
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 42-45” base
Sports:
Broncos - we obviously were knocked out of the playoffs, but let’s take a small victory lap because the Bills defeated the Ravens (who demolished us during the regular season). Anybody else becoming a temporary member of Bills Mafia for their game against the Chiefs….will not confirm nor deny having smashed a plastic table in typical Mafia fashion:
Nuggets - the Nugs improved their record to 26-16 with wins over the Mavericks, Heat, and Magic, and a loss to the Rockets. They are sitting at 4th in the Western Conference.
Avalanche - the Avs stayed steady and have a record of 28-19-1 with wins over the Rangers and Stars and losses to the Oilers and Wild. They are sitting at 4th in the Central Conference.
Let us know if there’s a local team that you want highlighted! [email protected]
Events:
Tuesday, 1/21:
Tribe Riverwalk - Happy Hour - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Courtyard Social - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, 1/22:
Tribe Riverwalk - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Courtyard Social - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday, 1/23:
Tribe Riverwalk - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Courtyard Social - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am
Friday, 1/24:
Tribe Riverwalk - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Courtyard Social - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm
Sinners & Saints - Bunny Blake Live at the Altar - 8:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, 1/25:
Courtyard Social - Brunch - 10:00am-2:30pm
Sinners & Saints - DJ Max Dance Party - Night
Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am
Sunday, 1/26:
Courtyard Social - Brunch - 10:00am-2:30pm
Monday, 1/27:
Tribe Riverwalk - Happy Hour - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Courtyard Social - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm
Heads up on events that are further out:
Unleashing You Live, hosted by Castle Rock resident Amanda Riffee, at The Rally Hotel in Denver on February 2nd and 3rd! My sister has been featured on her podcast and speaks very highly of Amanda in both a professional and personal setting! Women, check it out and see if it would be right for you!
More information on the event can be found here.
A referral link to save $100 on the main event (Feb 3rd only) can be found here.
Courtyard Social will be having chef specials and entertainment for Valentine’s Day.
Let us know of any events, establishments/businesses that you would like us to highlight coming editions. [email protected]
Photo of the week:
One of our subscribers had some interesting solicitors knocking on her door this past week…
Do something fun/epic that you captured a photo of and want to share? Send it to [email protected]
Jobs:
Let us know if you’re hiring and we’ll drop your job opening here. [email protected]
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