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41% of Arapahoe County roads are rated "poor"
Arapahoe County roads aren't getting the repairs they need, and they're quickly falling apart due to a backlog of $70 million. County leaders say it's, in part, due to a major shortfall with the overall county budget.Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully said the county budget has remained flat for 25 years. Meanwhile, the county is facing increasing costs and demand from residents and a growing community. She added Arapahoe County is the third most populous county in Colorado."We haven't been able to keep up with inflation that's been going on in our economy, and we have not been able to...
South Adco Fire changing policy after CBS News Colorado investigation
South Adams County Fire Chief Ken Koger says his department is revamping some of its expense and travel policies after a CBS News Colorado investigation reported the department spent thousands of taxpayer dollars to feed and facilitate spouses of department administrators and board members traveling to in-state and out-of-state conferences in recent years."We can and we are going to do better," said Koger, following the South Adams County fire district board meeting Tuesday evening.He was addressing a CBS News Colorado report that aired a week ago, showing that fire department administrators and board members have regularly been taking their spouses...
Rabies Alert in Englewood: First Local Case Detected Near Quincy Ave. and Santa Fe Dr.
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Arapahoe County health inspectors to conduct over 200 food truck inspections
It's finally warm enough in Colorado to enjoy a bite to eat outside, perhaps from a local food truck. These warmer months are also the busiest time of year for food truck operators and customers. But what goes into making sure these mobile units are serving safe food?Michael Roy is an environmental health specialist with Arapahoe County Public Health. He said in Arapahoe County, about 260 food trucks are operating and all of them go through two different kinds of inspections every year.The first inspection is a license renewal inspection. It's when owners and operators take their food trucks to...
Two Arapahoe County cities contribute millions into Douglas County road project
Two Arapahoe County cities are pouring millions of dollars into assisting Douglas County’s estimated $34.3 million County Line Road reconstruction project. The project, which is currently accepting bids from construction companies, plans for improvements along County Line Road from Broadway to University Boulevard. The road separates both Littleton and Centennial in Arapahoe County from Douglas County to the south.
Colorado's 3rd-most populous county faces $316 million backlog in infrastructure projects
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado's third-most populous county faces an infrastructure backlog of more than $316 million, according to the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development's annual report card released on Monday. Public Works said it maintains more than $1.6 billion in infrastructure assets in Arapahoe County but had...
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