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City of Aurora announces Thanksgiving Day closures

Northbound Sable Boulevard between Exposition and Fourth avenues will be fully closed around the clock from Nov. 12 to 21 due to a city water project to maintain infrastructure. Follow the signed detour route.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Aurora area until noon Saturday, Nov. 9

The city is continuing its development of the Connecting Aurora multimodal transportation master plan. The community is invited to provide feedback this fall on how different transportation and land use scenarios can best meet Connecting Aurora’s goals.

The city of Aurora is accepting applications to fill an Aurora City Council seat that is vacant following the resignation of At-large Council Member Dustin Zvonek. The appointed candidate will complete the remainder of the term, which ends the first council meeting in December 2025. The deadline to apply is Nov. 13.

Take Our Survey by Nov. 11 on Havana and Yale Sidewalk Project

The Aurora City Council on Monday supported the consideration to reappoint two Planning and Zoning Commission members whose current terms are ending Dec. 31. The city of Aurora will continue to accept applications through Nov. 22 for one remaining seat with a term ending Dec. 31.

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman delivered his annual State of the City address Oct. 22 at an event hosted by the Aurora Rotary Club at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

The city of Aurora is pleased to announce that its Aurora SAVE strategy has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of nearly $2 million

The city of Aurora is embarking on a journey to make the city a model of accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and needs the help of residents, businesses and visitors to identify areas in need of improvement

The city’s Cultural Affairs Commission is now accepting applications for the 2025 Northwest Aurora Arts Grants. Organizations and individual artists primarily based in the Aurora Cultural Arts District or with significant programming impacting ACAD are invited to apply.

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of all things fall at the city of Aurora's annual Fall Into Fun festival! This year’s event will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from Oct. 14 to 19 and Oct. 21 to 25 at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St., Suite 10.

The city of Aurora’s annual Veterans Salute is back for 2024. This year’s event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

The city of Aurora’s Finance Department, in collaboration with the Office of International and Immigrant Affairs and the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the 2024 Business Opportunity Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

Aurora welcomes new Consulate General of Honduras, the second diplomatic post in the city

As the city of Aurora moves forward with preparations for the Regional Navigation Campus, slated to open in late 2025, Advance Inc. has been selected as the facility’s operator to help transition individuals from homelessness to permanent housing.

Mayor Mike Coffman and the Aurora City Council have selected Pete Schulte, the current Chief of Public Safety at the Aurora City Attorney’s Office, as Aurora’s new city attorney following the retirement of the former city attorney, Dan Brotzman, in June

Mayor Mike Coffman and Council Member Danielle Jurinsky provide a statement about the widely reported presence of Tren de Aragua in the region

The term is ending Dec. 31 for three Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission members, and the city of Aurora is accepting applications now to fill those seats.

Join the city of Aurora on the high plains for the annual Agriculture Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, to learn about innovative ways to support healthy farming environments and sustainable eating practices.

Aurora’s Plains Conservation Center Connects People to the Land Through Award Winning Program

AuroraTV won 16 Government Programming Awards from NATOA, including a top recognition for AuroraTV Manager Randy Simpson

On July 22, 2024, the Aurora City Council passed a resolution adding a measure to the November 2024 ballot on whether to allow pit bulls in the city.

Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor has selected Todd Chamberlain to lead the Aurora Police Department

Community Investment Financing Program provides grants or loans as gap financing for developers.

City of Aurora launches Older Adults Needs Assessment

As part of the city’s launch of DevPortal.AuroraGov.org this year, some additional online services will move to the new platform in the coming weeks

New Aurora History Museum exhibit highlights the legacy of one of the most influential Aurorans, William Smith

The city of Aurora is accepting applications now through July 31 for an impending opening on the Aurora Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees. Any Aurora resident or person who owns or operates a business in Aurora may apply to serve on the board, and the three-year term of service starts in January.

This year, a unique and exciting competition is taking place from mid-July to mid-August to find the best foods in the city.

The city of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is thrilled to introduce Summer Vibes, an exciting event series tailored for teens.

Aurora celebrates grand opening of High Line Canal Pedestrian Bridge over I-70

Aurora awards $60,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Grants to 14 neighborhood groups

Fireworks that do not leave the ground or explode may be discharged and sold in the city of Aurora between June 15 and July 4 this year, announced Aurora Fire Rescue.

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from June 17 to 21 and June 24 to 28.

A public recognition event for Korean War veterans in Colorado will honor more than a dozen men for their service in the international conflict.

The opening of a new trail connection and pedestrian bridge will serve as the highlight of the city of Aurora’s participation this year in Bike to Work Day, which is Wednesday, June 26.

Aurora Reduces Hours, Prohibits Alcohol at Aurora Reservoir as of June 8

Take our 5-minute community survey on transportation by June 5.

Park Lights & Movie Nights are back to offer free family friendly movies under the stars.

Aurora is celebrating the end of the school year with a Summer Bash at the eSports Lounge, located inside the Expo Community Center, 19055 E. Exposition Ave. This summer celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 24.

The Library and Cultural Services Department and Aurora Water are pleased to announce forthcoming projects improving services to the Aurora community. Nearly $4 million in federal money is supporting renovations at the Central Public Library and water valves across the city.

The city of Aurora is improving its process for small cell and fiber licensing when it launches the second phase of DevPortal.AuroraGov.org later this month.

Active adults move and groove at One Mile Walk ‘N’ Roll event

Join the Rotary Clubs of Aurora for a free, interactive Fire Safety Field Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center, 25950 E. Quincy Ave., next to the Aurora Reservoir.

Summer concerts season in Aurora lineup

“Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Nepali Community” exhibit opens at the Aurora History Museum

Group of parents at Aurora Scholars Event at Central Library

Three lifeguards and Finn the Shark at a local pool

This Earth Day, let’s come together to enhance the beauty of our community, protect the environment and promote sustainable practices for a greener future! There are several opportunities to do your part.

The city of Aurora is deploying a new, unique data technology called ForceMetrics, a mobile-first platform that enables public safety and community services professionals to make data-driven decisions in real time

The expenditure reporting amount that lobbyists must report to the city of Aurora has been adjusted effective April 1 per Aurora city code.

The city of Aurora celebrated the grand reopening of Fulton Park Friday, March 22, following renovations.

Aurora City Attorney Daniel L. Brotzman announced his plans to retire after eight years at the Aurora City Attorney’s Office, one of the larger public law offices in Colorado. His retirement will be effective June 30, 2024.

The city of Aurora’s Open Space and Natural Resources Division has made all-terrain wheelchairs available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy nature. The Action Trackchair® is an all-terrain wheelchair that allows those with mobility issues to enjoy trails and other nature adventures.

Tallyn’s Reach Library turns 20 years old in 2024, and you are invited to join the celebration. The branch staff is ready to celebrate in style with a special storytime, collecting memories, and a birthday party set in 2004, all taking place Saturday, March 23.

The city of Aurora has upgraded an existing software program to improve its online customer portal technology that primarily services building, planning and development customers. ​ The public will be able to access the new portal—DevPortal.AuroraGov.org—on March 15.

Learn more about city facility closures, meeting cancellations, preparedness tips, road plow plans and more for the forecasted March 14 winter storm

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center has earned its national Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center Award for 2024.

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from March 11 to 16 and March 18 to 22.

The city of Aurora Office of Emergency Management will conduct an audible test of the city’s emergency outdoor warning sirens at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14

Starting March 1, 2024, Aurora City Council Policy Committee meetings will be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams instead of on YouTube

The city of Aurora is naming a portion of East Jewell Avenue between Peoria and Potomac streets to John W. Buckner Avenue to honor the late Aurora educator and state representative’s service to and love for this city and Colorado.

In preparation for several potential development opportunities, the city of Aurora is updating the 13th Avenue and Fitzsimons-Colfax station area plan and creating an urban renewal plan for the area. The community is encouraged to provide feedback via a short survey and through a public meeting.

Following a request from the Aurora City Council, the city of Aurora has reopened the application window to fill a vacancy on its Planning and Zoning Commission. The deadline to apply to be considered for the partial-term vacancy is March 11, 2024. The term of the vacancy ends Dec. 31, 2024.

The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association has awarded the city of Aurora and local paving contractor Martin Marietta with a “Best in Colorado” Asphalt Pavement Award in the Project Delivery category for the city’s 2023 Overlay Program, also known as the Build Up Aurora residential street maintenance program.

The city of Aurora has installed new hourly bike lockers at RTD's Aurora Metro Center and Iliff stations.

The city of Aurora is accepting applications now for vacancies on a number of city boards and commissions. Volunteering for a board or commission is one way for residents to get engaged in local government.

Ginger White Brunetti selected to lead the Aurora Library and Cultural Services Department

On Monday, Jan. 22, Aurora City Council approved 7-3 the purchase of the property at 15550 E. 40th Ave. in Aurora for its regional navigation campus to serve those experiencing homelessness.

“Building on Stanley’s Foundation” Exhibition Opens at Stanley Marketplace

After leading the Aurora Police Department and serving the community for more than a year, Chief Art Acevedo has decided to return to Texas to be with his family

Aurora's Housing and Community Services is offering Neighborhood Improvement Grants of up to $5,000 for neighborhood groups and residents (where a neighborhood organization may not exist) to help enhance neighborhoods while strengthening neighborhood relationships among residents.

If you’d like to stay better informed on how the city spends its money and who receives city contracts, Aurora makes it easy with a weekly report of purchasing activity.

Jason Batchelor, who has served as interim city manager since April 2023, was sworn in as the permanent city manager at the Dec. 18 City Council regular meeting.

The city of Aurora is accepting nominations from the community through Dec. 15 for its annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005 to celebrate successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community.

“Pages of the Past: Aurora's Library System” exhibit opens at the Aurora History Museum

Art in the Park at Hogan Park and Jubilee Roasting Co. receive the 2024 Arts and Business Partnership Award

Aurora’s recognition on international stage grows with El Salvadoran Vice President’s landmark visit

Ring in the Holiday Season with Aurora’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting