Erie Ice Rink Opening Soon

Grab your beanie and mittens, the Erie Ice Rink is opening soon! This seasonal amenity is available for public skate, private rentals, and includes the Erie Outdoor Hockey League.  You won’t want to miss events such as the Grand Opening...

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Nine Mile Corner - Latest Updates

See the latest update from Evergreen Development in the graphic below (click for larger view). Any items listed as "pending" means that a tenant is under contract, but not yet fully approved. Once contracting is complete those tenants will be pu...

Town of Erie to Restart Business License Yearly Renewals

Beginning on June 3, 2022, the Town of Erie will reinstate the requirement for yearly renewals of all licenses for businesses operating in the Town and will collect a nominal fee. The Board of Trustees approved this change to the Erie Municipal Code at a ...

Development Map

Search on an interactive app to discover the various land-use applications the Town of Erie's Planning and Development!

Erie Community Park Final Phase – Grand Opening!

The grand opening celebration for the final phase of Erie Community Park is Friday, June 10. Join the Town and other residents for a fun-filled evening for the whole family, packed with activities and giveaways. 

The schedule of events include (su...

Erie Singletrack Closure Protocols

Staff will enact closures if the following criteria are met: wet/muddy conditions present, snowy/icy conditions present, Division maintenance operations, and/or Town-permitted special event.

Just because the trails may look dry from the road, this may not ...

Erie Ice Rink

Grab your beanie and mittens, the Erie Ice Rink is opening soon! This seasonal amenity is available for public skate, private rentals, and includes the Erie Outdoor Hockey League.  You won’t want to miss events such as the Grand Opening...

Fall 2022 Program Guide

The fall 2022 guide is here, and it covers programs, activities and special events from September 1 - December 31! This guide is full of new and exciting offerings including; aquatic personal training, beginner youth & adult karate, adult kickball, an...

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Parks & Recreation Receives Re-Accreditation

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced that the Erie Parks & Recreation Department has received re-accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). This distinguished accomplishment wa...

Parks & Recreation Projects

The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for overseeing a variety of projects within the Town of Erie. These projects include: open space management; playground design, redevelopment, or replacement; recreation facilities; trail connectivity; ...

Pickleball Court Reservations | Columbine Mine Park

Pickleball Courts 1 and 2 are open for drop-in play with the exception of reservations by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Pickleball Courts 3 and 4 may be reserved up to 7 days in advance in one hour increments. 

All courts are acce...

Know Your Property Line

Emerald Ash Borer

EAB was found in Erie in 2021. As of 2022, EAB is presumed present in low levels throughout Erie. EAB populations will exponentially increase in Erie until all Ash trees are either dead or protected with a pesticide.

Now is the appropriate time for residen...

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Final Phase: WCR 5 Improvements

On Wed., August 17, pending unforeseen issues or delays, the contractor will reconstruct the WCR 5 and WCR 10 intersection marking the beginning of the final phase of the WCR Improvements project.  

Motorists can expect: 

• A full opening of...

Mayor Brooks and WCR5

In a video statement released on August 6, 2022, Mayor Justin Brooks said, "Hello, I am Justin Brooks, Mayor of the Town of Erie, Colorado. Today, I am coming to you with an update on the Weld County Road 5 widening project, as well as a lit...

Safe Routes: Erie High and Soaring Heights

Calling all developers or development teams!

A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been posted to BidNet to participate with the Town in the development of the 19.41-acre "Regency" parcel at Erie Town Center.Important Dates:-The last day for questions is Aug. 19-RFP responses due Sept. 2-Select...

Water Conservation Month

Water continues to be one of Colorado’s most precious, and one of the world’s most finite, resources. This month, Erie is exploring the ways we can help conserve water and why it is so important. 

Erie’s Water Plan, d...

Air Quality Notifications

The Town of Erie and the State of Colorado have Air Quality Alerts that residents can sign up to receive. For Erie-specific alerts based on our Air Quality Monitoring Program, sign up on Notify Me at www.erieco.gov/list.aspx. 

For information rega...

Help Control the Mosquito Population in Erie

Erie residents can help control the mosquito population in our community by not over-watering lawns. Sprinklers that soak the sidewalks create runoff into the storm drains which fills ditches, leading to standing water. Standing water at culverts in ditch...

Erie Community Park Final Phase – Grand Opening!

The grand opening celebration for the final phase of Erie Community Park is Friday, June 10. Join the Town and other residents for a fun-filled evening for the whole family, packed with activities and giveaways. 

The schedule of events include (su...

Town of Erie to Restart Business License Yearly Renewals

Beginning on June 3, 2022, the Town of Erie will reinstate the requirement for yearly renewals of all licenses for businesses operating in the Town and will collect a nominal fee. The Board of Trustees approved this change to the Erie Municipal Code at a ...

Boy Scouts Remember Fallen Soldiers this Memorial Day

Erie’s Hometown Boy Scout Troop 62 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Troop members will read the Presidential Proclamation for Memorial Day, then take turns readi...

Water Wise - Slow the Flow

Similar to your car, sprinkler systems need an occasional checkup to ensure they’re watering your lawn as efficiently as possible. Get your system checked with a FREE Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation provided by the Town of Erie and Resource C...

Respect for Law Enforcement Contest

The Optimist Club of Erie has announced the details of the 2022 ‘Respect for Law’ poster contest. The contest is open to elementary school-age children (K-8) who attend Erie elementary schools. Entry forms are available at the elementa...

Hot Off the Press! EPD Annual Report

The Erie Police Department recently released the 2021 Annual Report. In this edition, Chief Stewart celebrates accomplishments, captures crime statistics, and shares other relevant data of the year. View the Annual Report, and archives on the webpage.

A Call to Action

A Call to Action Have kids? Weapons? Social Media? 

Each year in the United States, nearly 350 children ages 17 and under gain access to a firearm and shoot themselves or someone else. Every year, nearly 700 children die by suicide with a...

Candidate Information Meeting

The Town Clerk's Office has scheduled an informational meeting for candidates interested in running for the Board of Trustees. The meeting will be held in person on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Town Hall. This meeting i...

Operation Santa

The Chairperson of Operation Santa, Bea Lease, and her elves partnered with the Erie Police Department and other local businesses to fill five truckloads of gifts delivered to 106 local children and 42 families. According to one of Santa's reinde...

Holiday Zero Waste and Tree Recycling

The Sustainability Team has prepared a Holiday Zero Waste Guide packed with ways for residents to make wise choices this season. Residents may drop off trees at the Erie Recycling Center, free of charge, for proper disposal. Please be sure to rem...

Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the first Boulder St. Vrain Watershed Art Contest! Students created artwork showing how water connects everyone in the Boulder St. Vrain Watershed. To see all of the winning submissions, visit https://keepitclean...

CDPHE Holiday Guidance

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has prepared basic public health protocols to consider before and during a gathering to celebrate safely. Remind guests to stay home if they have COVID-19 symptoms, are positive for COVID-19, or hav...

Groundbreaking: Coal Creek Park

Coal Creek Park is the oldest park in our system, platted in 1885, and has become the de facto hub of Downtown Erie yet has not grown along with the community. Join Parks & Recreation Department staff as we officially break ground on the Coal Creek Pa...

Interim Trustee Selected

The Board of Trustees selected Erie resident Justin Brooks to fill the vacant seat of Trustee Bill Gippe who resigned in late October. Brooks, the Incoming Trustee, will be officially sworn in by the Board of Trustees during the Dec. 14 regular meeting. H...

Holiday Sustainability Tips

It's no surprise that we generate more waste with wrapping and packaging and use more electricity on lights during the holidays. The Sustainability Advisory Board has prepared some tips to help reduce our environmental footprint this hol...

Thursday Active Adult Lunches

Did you know the Erie Active Adult program hosts a lunch program every Thursday (except holidays) at the Erie Community Center? It is a great time to meet new friends, get involved, eat a nutritious meal -and leave the dishes afterward! Good news - entert...

Isolate or Quarantine?

Boulder County Public Health has prepared guidance, based on vaccination status, for those not feeling well. The graphic details isolation and quarantine options based on the last known exposure dates and optimal times to test if asymptomatic. If you have...

EVs Made Easy: Two-Part Classroom

On Dec. 15 and 16, consumers can attend a two-part electric vehicle (EV) classroom series via Zoom. These events, coordinated by Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC), GRID Alternatives Colorado, and Xcel Energy, intend to provide a unique opportunity for...

Winter/Spring Program Guide Now Available

Hot off the press! The Winter/Spring guide is full of fun new activities, including cupcake decorating and spring youth football, as well as returning favorites like Camp Erie, the Strider Bike Derby, and Active Adult Day Trips! Pick up your copy...

Erie Community Center SLAY BELLS Annual Pass Sale

While you’re out there slaying your lengthy holiday gift list, don’t forget to grab your membership passes! The Erie Community Center is thrilled to announce our SLAY BELLS Annual Pass Sale! This sale will be in effect through the enti...

String Light Recycling

Did you know that the Town of Erie partners with Eco-Cycle CHaRM to accept old incandescent string lights for free as scrap metal? Roll them into a tight ball and bring them to 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder. Then, consider making the switch and i...

Still Time! H2o Rebates

Town of Erie water efficiency rebates are still doubled through the year! Check out the Town's rebate offerings here (www.erieco.gov/574/Water-Efficiency-Rebates). Double rebates are only for purchases made after the start of the promotional peri...

Board Positions: Boulder County

Boulder County is seeking volunteers who would like to voice their opinions and help guide decisions on matters ranging from community corrections to community and work programs. The county is recruiting residents for 34 open positions on advisory boards ...

Rental Assistance: Weld County

Weld County continues to process requests for Emergency Rental Assistance. To date, more than 3,100 requests have been processed, and more than $7.5 M has been approved to assist renters in Weld County impacted by COVID-19. Learn more about how Weld Count...

April 5 Town of Erie Municipal Election

During the April 5, 2022 Town of Erie Municipal Election, registered voters in Erie will be electing a Mayor and three Trustees. The Mayor will be elected to serve a two-year term, and three Trustees will be elected to serve four-year terms. Information o...

Headed West?

In preparation for ventures into mountainous and forested areas, county and city governments, Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. Forest Service advise a quick peek at any fire restrictions you may be recreating. Beginning on Nov. 30, the Boulder Coun...

What We Heard: County Line Road

You were asked to provide your input and you did! The firm collecting survey submissions for the County Line Road projects has uploaded responses for your viewing on the 'What We Heard' project webpage. The same project page wil...

I-25 Erie Gateway Site

The I-25 Gateway will serve as a community gathering point for Erie residents, work commuters, and daytime visitors. The Economic Development Department intends to develop a vibrant, sustainable, urban, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development&hell...

There's an App!

Erie has an app for submitting real-time, location-based information directly to Town Staff! Download the Erie Submit mobile app to report non-emergency issues like graffiti, abandoned vehicles, sidewalk damage, and more. You'll also see a map th...

Thanksgiving Safety

Cooking-related fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries, and 47% of them start as the result of cooking equipment left unattended, according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). "Never leave a burner unatten...

Parade of Lights

The Erie Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to this years' annual Parade of Lights! Join in for a dazzling parade as it travels through Downtown Erie (Briggs and Moffat streets) on Dec. 3. Come early for choir singing, free carriage rides, vi...

Operation Santa

The Optimist Club of Erie is again inviting residents of Erie to participant in 'Operation Santa'. Giving Trees are located throughout Erie, including the Erie Police Department (1000 Telleen) and the Erie Community Center (450 Powers St...

Indigenous Peoples' Month

November is Indigenous Peoples' Month.  In recognition, the Native Land Digital group created a tool that displays approximate historical territories of different sovereign Indigenous nations across the globe—not just the Unite...

Shop Small Saturday

Small Business Saturday (Saturday, Nov. 27) is a day dedicated to supporting local small businesses and strengthening and celebrating communities across the country. It serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses a...

Budget Adopted

The Board of Trustees adopted the 2022 budget on Nov. 9. A few highlights: 

• The 2022 General Fund reflects a surplus of approximately $10,000, compared to a 2021 projected use of fund balance of $7.7 million. 
• Total General Fund revenues a...

Bonanza Drive Lane Closure

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, McCauley Constructors will be pouring concrete for the sidewalk expansion along Bonanza Drive, as part of the Vista Ridge Filing 6 Improvements project.This work is expected to last four days.The construction will involve the clo...

How The Town assesses trail Conditions

Are you a user of the Erie Singletrack Trails at Sunset Open Space and curious how we plan to address inclement weather in the coming months? We have closure protocols in place to assist with just that! 

• Peak Usage Months (March-Nov.) - S...

Erie Ice Rink Opens Nov. 19

In partnership with The Recess Factory, The Town of Erie is thrilled to announce the return of the Erie Ice Rink (130 Wells Street) on Friday, Nov. 19. So get your winter gear ready. Hours vary, and private, hourly rental is available. For hours, fees, an...

Open Seat: Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees invites interested residents to apply for an open seat on the Board to complete the term of a vacancy through April 26, 2022. The Board will select an appointee to be sworn in during the Board's Dec. 14 meeting. Applicants m...

Student of a Veteran Scholarship

The Erie High School Education Foundation will be accepting applications for scholarships on Dec. 1, 2021, to be awarded to a dependent of a disabled veteran. In its third year of awarding a like-minded scholarship, the Foundation intends to honor the Vet...

Local Restaurants Featured in Best Of Awards

Congratulations to Piripi and 24 Carrot Bistro for the recognition in Boulder Weekly's Best Of lists. We aren't surprised, but we are proud to have them in Erie! Follow the link and see all th...

America Recycles Day is Nov. 15

America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. We want to be a part of the movement. There are a lot of misleading myths about recycling and composting, but when done correctly, these are some of the best ways to conserve resources and protect the environment!...

Erie Community Center Holiday Hours

Thursday, Nov. 11 | OPEN 5 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25 | OPEN 6 a.m.- 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 | OPEN 5 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 | OPEN 6 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25 | CLOSED Friday, Dec. 31 | OPEN 6 a....

County Line Road Design Project

The goal on County Line Road is to create a safe and low-stress environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers between Telleen Avenue and Evans Street, with connections to recreational trails. The approach is to use experience from similar projects an...

Job Opportunities – Apply Today!

The Town of Erie employs more than 325 hard-working, dedicated, and talented individuals in an array of positions that serve our community. The employees in the Town play an essential role in making Erie what it is today and what it can be tomorrow&md...

SROs Recognized

The Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, Don Haddad, acknowledged the Erie Police Department's School Resource cadre during the Oct. 27 board meeting for their "exemplary initiative that advances organizational performance, achievemen...

Myth Busters Electric Vehicle Event

Back by popular demand is another electric vehicle event! Join the Town on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers Street) to learn more about electric vehicles in cold climates and colder temperatures.

Street Light Outage?

Street lights in Erie are owned and maintained by power companies. To submit a report, contact the appropriate power company. Typically, street lights on the Weld County side of Erie are maintained by United Power, and street lights on the Boulder County ...

Trail Conditions

Weather events with all their muddy and wet glory in Colorado can lead to unplanned closures. To stay in the know, consider subscribing to closure alerts to receive real-time updates via text or email. Visit the NotifyMe portal to select subscrip...

COVID Continues to Be Serious

High COVID transmission levels continue in Weld County, Boulder County and many counties throughout Colorado. This has resulted in 37 deaths last month in Weld County, at least 12 deaths in Boulder County, and to many Colorado hospitals being ful...

Hybrid BoT Meetings

The Board of Trustees has resumed in-person/hybrid meetings. Statutory Boards (including Planning Commission, Urban Renewal Authority, and Board of Adjustments) can hold hybrid meetings in the Town Hall Board Room if they achieve an in-person quo...

Snow Season is Coming

At the first sign of icy streets, the Fleet Division is ready to deploy. As with any snow season, some days will be much worse than others, but the first events afford new crew members the time to learn new routes and equipment functions. Less experienced...

What to do with leaves?

Sending fallen leaves to the landfill creates methane – a powerful greenhouse gas. But composting leaves helps build healthy soils! So join other Erie residents in free leaf (and pumpkin) composting events at the Erie Recycling Center on Saturda...

FREE Dog Licenses

That's right – dog licensing is now free to all Erie residents! The program, administered through the Erie Police Department, links owners to their dogs if they cannot find their way home. In Erie, every dog owner should have the animal...

Fresh Start Warrant Forgiveness

The Boulder County District Attorney's Office is hosting a 'Fresh Start' event on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6^th Street, Boulder). Individuals with warrants in qualifying cases will speak with repres...

New Service Kiosk at Town Hall

Visitors to Town Hall may now access online services from a kiosk on the main floor of the Town Hall building located at 645 Holbrook Street. Visitors may apply for any permit, pay invoices and utility bills, submit records requests, and more! The kiosk i...

Austin Avenue Lane Closures

On Saturday, Oct. 30, Wagner Construction is repairing pavement and will close lanes on Austin Avenue (both east and west of County Line Road), as well as an intersection closure at Mason and Austin Avenue.

For more information, visit the Cone Zone Alert.

S...

Metro District Policy Listening Session

Where Should Voter Service Centers Be Located?

The Boulder County Elections Division is conducting outreach to learn where residents believe voter service centers, polling centers, and 24-hour mail ballot boxes should be located for the 2022 General Election. If you have ideas about the best places fo...

Real-time Air Monitoring Dashboard

The Public Data Portal is now available to view information from the Town’s new air quality monitoring stations operated by Ajax Analytics and Colorado State University. The stations were deployed in phases this summer near oil and gas well pads...

Fall Tree Incentives

The Residential Tree Rebate Program and the New Home Tree Incentive Program are open for the fall planting season!

• Tree Rebate Program: Residents are eligible to receive up to a $150 utility bill credit with proof of a qualifying tree purchase!
• New Build Tr...

Fully Vaccinated Verification Program

Businesses, facilities, and events can voluntarily become approved as a Fully Vaccinated Facility/Event, which would allow individuals within the approved indoor space to remove their masks. As an example of how this could work, our very own Erie...

Erie Litter Pickup (and Pizza) at Reliance Park

Join Eco-Cycle for a community clean-up starting at Reliance Park, and help pick up litter along Coal Creek! Litter gets washed into waterways through rain and weather, so by focusing on Coal Creek we are keeping plastic litter from further breaking down ...

Erie EV Showcase & Ride and Drive Event

Don't be spooked by EV range! Put on your costume, bring your electric vehicle and stop by the Erie Community Center to see why everyone is so excited about electric vehicles in Erie! Free tacos and candy to charge-up for Boo on Briggs Street...W...

Protect Waterways this Fall

Fall has officially arrived! Not only will the leaves be changing - so will our lawn care practices. You might be surprised to know that fall can be a critical time for yard care. Lawns that are healthy and well-tended will look better come spring and are...

ONE Committee

The Organizing Neighborhoods of Erie committee was established in 2019 to provide opportunities for communication between the Board of Trustees and representatives of neighborhoods. The quarterly meetings also allow communities to share interests and conc...

Police Officer Cadet Blog

Police Officer Cadet BlogThe Erie Police Department is pleased to introduce the first-ever Police Officer Cadet, Ronnie Oliver! Oliver began the Red Rocks Community College's Law Enforcement Academy, in Lakewood on Aug. 9. The 18-week academy wil...

Clean Air Champions

On Sept. 10, the Regional Air Quality Council presented Erie's Sustainability team with a Clean Air Champions award for progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improvements to monitoring local air quality. The recognition included the o...

What About Wetlands?

What would make Erie Wetlands special to you? The Town of Erie is engaging in a public outreach effort to discover how likely residents are to visit a wetlands area and what sort of designs or amenities might be desirable. Learn more about this lagoon-to-...

WCR 5 Lane Closures between WCR 10 and Soaring Heights

On Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, as part of the continuing WCR5 improvements, IHC Scott will begin water line construction in the WCR 5 & WCR 10 intersection and then head south on WCR 5 to the Soaring Heights north entrance. This work will require a sing...

Fire Prevention Week

As Fire Prevention Week approaches (Oct. 3-9), Mountain View Fire Rescue is reminding residents to Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety. Teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more th...

Art Contest

The Keep it Clean Partnership is hosting a free art contest for students in kindergarten through 12^th grade. Students can enter one piece of two-dimensional art for the chance to win art supplies and gift cards, and for their art to be featured on a new w...

Government Alliance on Race and Equity

The Town of Erie is officially a member of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)! As the largest alliance on this topic across the U.S. and globally, GARE is a national government network working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunit...

Tails and Ales

Raise the woof and have a paw-some time with your furry friend(s) and family! This FREE event at The Boneyard is suitable for all ages (food and beverage at an additional cost). Entertainment provided by Pandas and People, please bring a seat to enjoy the...

What is Recyclable?

Confusion around the question of "what is recyclable?" can be a big hurdle for many of us! Whether you're recycling through a curbside recycling program or dropping off your recyclables at the Erie Drop Off Center, check out these&n...

Pickleball Official Opening

Columbine Mine Park (1936 Skyline Dr.) is now outdoor pickleball ready! Four designated courts are available for drop-in play from sunrise to sunset, daily. To view the outdoor court calendar, read court rules and regulations, and learn about the other pi...

Disc Golf Parking Lot Closure

On Monday, Sept. 27, work will begin on the Coal Creek Disc Golf Course Parking Expansion Project, which will result in a full closure of the disc golf parking area and Coal Creek Trail trailhead. The contractor, Happel, reports that work should be comple...

Take a Tour of Erie Community Park Progress

Curious about the construction progress at Erie Community Park? Sign up for a tour with Luke Bolinger, Special Projects Manager. Tours will meet in the library parking lot and are available on Sept. 25, Oct. 16, and Nov. 13 from 9-10 a.m. Closed-toed shoe...

Free Landfill Voucher Available Until Sept. 18

Residents - don't forget to register for a voucher (one per household) for free access to the landfill through Sept. 18 during hours of operation (6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; closed on Sundays and holidays)...

Welcome Economic Development Director

Welcome to Julian Jacquin, the Town's new Economic Development Director! And just in time for National Small Business Week (Sept. 13-15). Julian is looking forward to working with all businesses in Erie, big and small. Did you know more than half...

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Have you heard? The Town of Erie has new Chargepoint EV chargers! The newly installed EV charging stations were used more than 70 times in the first month, equating to nine trees planted and reducing greenhouse gas emissions for 10 years!&nbs...

Building a Recovery Survey

Like many other local governments, Boulder County has received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help respond to community needs that arose from the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitabl...

Indoor Air Quality

It's no secret: the air quality is bad in Colorado this summer. Since May 31, the state has issued more than 60 Ozone Action Day alerts – the most in a single year since record-keeping began a decade ago. There was one day in August whe...

Volunteers Needed: November Composting Event

The Sustainability Advisory Board is seeking volunteers interested in donating their time to another successful composing event, on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 14 – or both! If interested, please visit www.erieco.gov/Composting to sign up and...

Emergency Preparedness Class

Are you curious about how best to prepare you and your family for an emergency or disaster? If so, the Erie Police Department's 4-hour Emergency Preparedness Class is just what you've been seeking! In this class, participants wi...

Erie Biscuit Day

The Erie Historical Society will host the 19^th Annual Erie Biscuit Day on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon in Downtown Erie along Briggs Street. Festivities include live music, craft booths, a cakewalk, raffle drawing, and of course, feature the fa...

New Executive Director - Chamber of Commerce

The Erie Chamber Board of Directors has welcomed Pat Vero as the new Executive Director of the Erie Chamber of Commerce. Pat joins the Town of Erie after many years at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and has lived in East Boulder County for 29 years. We...

Historic Walking Tour

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board invites you to stroll through Erie's rich history, in-person, or virtually by using a new story map tool. As additional historical information is gathered, it will be added to this walking tour that curren...

Community Survey Results

The Board of Trustees were presented with the results of the 2021 Community Survey on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The National Research Center provided their findings and released an online dashboard to view the opinions of the representative sample and the open-to...

WCR 5 Upcoming Detours Near Erie Parkway

From Sept. 21, 2021, to Sept. 29, 2021, storm sewer work will continue in Weld County Road 5 near the intersection with Erie Parkway and head south on the eastbound side of WCR 5 as part of the Westerly Development improvements. Work will be completed no ...

Landfill Voucher Clean-up Week: Sept. 11 - 18

Landfill Voucher Clean-up Week: Sept. 11 - 18 Residents may register for a free voucher to drop off acceptable items at the Front Range Landfill at their convenience (and during operating hours) beginning Sept. 11 through Sept. 18. Grab your vouc...

Nine Mile Corner Development Update

Nine Mile Corner Development Update Nine Mile Corner, the 45-acre mixed-use development public-private partnership between the Town of Erie and Evergreen Development, continues to make progress on its private and public improvements, including th...

Briggs and Cheesman Resurfacing

Briggs and Cheesman ResurfacingAs part of this year's street maintenance, the Public Works Department has scheduled the resurfacing of Briggs Street and Cheesman Street. The project will include asphalt patching, mill and overlay, and finally res...

Maintenance Week at the Erie Community Center

Maintenance Week at the Erie Community CenterThe Erie Community Center will be CLOSED for one week from Monday, Aug. 30 - Monday, Sept. 6 for annual maintenance. The pool will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 23. Staff will complete various projects, incl...

Small Business Due Diligence Workshops – Spanish Language

Small Business Due Diligence Workshops – Spanish LanguageStarting a business is different from managing or working at a company. Before even opening your doors for the first time, there are many steps to take, such as permits, licenses, taxes, z...

Save the Dates: Clean-up and Free Composting

Save the Dates – Clean-up and Free Composting The Town's free landfill day in the Spring was a success! Special thanks to Front Range Landfill for accepting 712 vouchers for free drop-off and collecting food donations in the pr...

Fall Program Guide

Fall Program GuideThe Parks & Recreation Department's Fall Program Guide will be available on Friday, July 30!  This guide is packed with fun new activities including Beginner Disc Golf, Fishing 101, and Nerf Blaster Birthday Party p...

Water the Grass, Not the Sidewalk

Water the Grass, Not the SidewalkWhen water runs off grass, the products applied to lawns often end up in nearby streams and harm aquatic life. Water collects dirt and other pollutants on its way to storm drains, which flow directly to local waterways wit...

Vehicle Theft Prevention

Vehicle Theft Prevention Did you know that July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 700,000 drivers fall victim to this costly crime each year. Just halfway through...

High Scores on Employee Opinion Survey

High Scores on Employee Opinion SurveyIn a recent reveal of the bi-annual Employee Opinion Survey, Town leadership learned that despite a pandemic, Town of Erie employees ranked satisfaction higher than in 2019 with an overall score of 4.08. According to ...

Erie Makerspace Kick-off

Erie Makerspace Kick-offThe Town of Erie Economic Development Department invites you to learn more about makerspaces, meet other makers, and engage with the Town to plan the future of makerspaces in Erie. The event kicks off with a site tour of Schofield ...

Sinkhole: Erie Parkway CLOSED

Erie Parkway will remain CLOSED to traffic in both directions throughout the evening of July 21 and into Thursday, July 22.

The Public Works Department reports that the cause of the sinkhole is a collapsed pipe. This 5-foot diameter pipe had rusted, become...

Parent Survey

Parent Survey

Boulder County Public Health is asking parents to submit their thoughts on getting their child vaccinated. Please complete the parent survey by Sunday, Aug. 1.

Drought Webinars

Drought WebinarsColorado Climate Center is hosting monthly drought webinars that will discuss the current drought depiction throughout the state. Presentations will include precipitation, temperature, snowpack, soils, streams, and reservoirs. To register,...

4D's of Mosquito Mitigation

4D's of Mosquito Mitigation "With a West Nile virus positive mosquito pool detected in Weld County last week, we suggest residents remember personal protection, whether at home or open spaces, and to avoid peak activity at dusk and dawn,&quo...

Street Maintenance

Street Maintenance It is Street Maintenance season in Erie! There is a flurry of activity to extend the service life of all 138.5 miles of roads in the summer from pothole filling and patching to crack fill, slurry seal, double chip seal, mill, o...

National Night Out

National Night Out The Police Popsicle Parade is returning in 2021! The Erie Police invite you to celebrate National Night Out. This nationwide event traditionally includes cookouts with games and activities- the Erie event will meet at parks acr...

SOLAWARE Signs at Thomas Reservoir

SOLAWARE Signs at Thomas Reservoir The Parks and Recreation Department recently installed a SOLAWARE sign at Thomas Reservoir.  SOLAWARE signs inform community members of the effects of prolonged exposure to the sun. Each sign has a sola...

July is Smart Irrigation Month

July is Smart Irrigation Month

The Town of Erie offers many programs and incentives to help you irrigate intelligently. From free sprinkler consultations to assistance in installing smart irrigation control clocks, Erie is here to help! 

Check out ...

Recycling Center Open 7 Days

Recycling Center Open 7 Days The Erie Recycling Center has returned to 7-days per week operations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.! Please make sure to continue only recycling accepted materials – no plastic bags or Styrofoam, and don&apos...

Volunteers Needed: Tree and Sustainability Advisory Boards

Traffic Advisory: County Line Road Closure Hwy 7 - Arapahoe Road

County Line Road will be closed to traffic between Highway 7 and Arapahoe Road beginning June 28 through then end of summer...

Traffic Advisory: WCR 5 from Colliers Pkwy to WCR 10

On Monday, June 14, 2021, as part of the RAW Waterline development work for the WCR5 Improvements, Scott Contracting will begin installing utilities in WCR 5. This work will require WCR5 to be fully closed day and night from Colliers Parkway north to WCR ...

Rebates: Water Efficiency

Rebates: Water Efficiency

Did you know the Town offers utility bill rebates on fixtures or appliances that boost water efficiency? For example, receive up to $50 for high-efficiency washing machines, up to $50 each on two toilets, up to $10 each on two sho...

Golf Carts

Golf Carts

The Erie Police Department would like to take the opportunity to share some reminders about golf car safety. In Erie, residents may operate a golf car on certain streets, if the driver has a valid driver's license and is 21 years of age...

Crack Sealing and Asphalt Paving - June - August

Beginning June 7, 2021, through August 2021 a Town of Erie contractor will begin to crack seal and asphalt patch in preparation for asphalt overlays for the Street Maintenance Project. The Project consists of asphalt overlays being applied to the followin...

Celebrate Green Business and HOAs

More than a dozen businesses and homeowner associations in Erie have completed the Green Certification!  Program leaders will award the recipients on Thursday, June 17, in the first Green Business & HOA Certification Ceremony. The ceremony wi...

Residential Tree Rebate Program

Purchase a qualifying tree, and receive up to $150 utility bill credit through June 15! The tree must be an approved species and purchased from an approved nursery. For more details, resources, and to apply, visit www.erieco.gov/TreeRebate.

Mosquito Mitigation

This summer, the Town of Erie is again contracting with VDCI to help residents ‘fight the bite' during mosquito season. This partnership helps keep active residents outside this summer while mitigating exposure to mosquitos' po...

Street Projects

With more than 138 miles of streets in Erie, the Public Works Department is continually working to repair and maintain roads with an estimated $4 million cost each year. Recently, the Board of Trustees approved a streets improvement plan that takes advant...

Safety Profile

What if you could provide life-saving information to responders before an emergency? Now you can! The Erie Police Department is partnering with Smart911, a free service that allows residents to create a safety profile to aid first responders. The...

June 1: Coal Creek Trail Closure: Parkdale Improvements

Beginning the week of June 1, 2021, work will begin near the Coal Creek Trail on the offsite sanitary sewer main for the Parkdale subdivision. This portion of the work is expected to last through the end of June 2021, weather permitting.Due to the trail b...

Poster Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the annual 'Respect for Law Poster Contest' held at Erie Elementary School, hosted by the Optimist Club of Erie. The second-place winner, Austin(3^rd grade), depicted a litterer receiving education by an ...

40 Under 40 Recognition

The Denver Business Journal recognized Erie's Mayor Jennifer Carroll as a member of the distinguished class of 2021: '40 Under 40'. The focus of this year's program was on volunteering. Mayor Carroll was selected for he...

Slow the Flow

Slow the FlowThe Town of Erie is partnering with Resource Central to provide you with a FREE sprinkler inspection. The hour-long appointment could save you hundreds of dollars each year with thousands of gallons of water savings! On average, Town of Erie ...

Welcome New Deputy Town Administrator Melissa Wiley

The Town of Erie is pleased to welcome Melissa Wiley in the position of Deputy Town Administrator. Melissa’s first day with the Town was Monday, May 3. 

 Melissa rose to the top of a competitive application process which include...

Columbine Mine Park Irrigation Maintenance

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Bee-Line Sprinkler Inc. began performing irrigation maintenance to Columbine Mine Park. The park will remain open for use and the affected area will be fenced off.Maintenance construction will occur Monday- Friday from ...

Coal Creek Trail: Now Open

UPDATE: Coal Creek Trail is now open for use. Staff completed necessary repairs after recent flooding and the trail has been re-opened to the public as of Thursday, May 13.

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE: On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Erie’s Coal Creek...

Seasonal Mud

Spring and fall are known as transition seasons and come with a side effect of mud. Muddy trails and parks are not only annoying for your washing machine, but heavy use while the ground is muddy can cause major erosion and other environmental damage. The ...

Coexisting with Coyotes

In the spring of each year, the Erie Police Department receives reports of coyotes. Coyote sightings are not new to Town, and these clever canids have readily adapted to our food and habitat-rich environments. As sightings begin to rise, please take a mom...

Community Survey

Some residents will receive an invitation to complete the official Community Survey in their mailbox next month. If you receive an invitation, you've been selected to participate in the random, statistically valid sample group. All residents will...

Traffic Advisory: County Line Road

On Thursday, April 29, the utility contractor for the Parkdale Development will begin constructing a new waterline in County Line Road. This work will be between Highway 7 and Arapahoe Road during daytime hours and is projected to last through th...

Traffic Advisory: 119th Street

On Wednesday, April 28, the paving contractor for the Brennan by the Lake Development will begin road milling on 119^th Street for a new asphalt overlay. This work will be south of the roundabout at Erie Parkway to approximately 600 feet south of Austin Av...

From Homes to Creeks

Chemicals applied to lawns and gardens often end up in nearby creeks, harming aquatic life and causing excessive algae growth which can be harmful to pets and children. Thanks to the Keep it Clean Partnership, residents have access to resources for health...

Municipal Court Resumes In-Person

Erie Municipal Court is resuming in-person court effective April 12, 2021. If you are scheduled for court on April 20, 2021 and plan on it being virtual and cannot attend in person, contact the Erie Municipal Court immediately at emc@erieco.gov or via pho...

Impacts to 111th Street – Nine Mile Minor Subdivision

Update as of August 16:

Due to unforeseen conflicts with existing water and utility lines, ground water and soil mitigation, and severe weather, the progress on the sanitary sewer installation on 111^th Street has been hampered and significantly slowed. The...

Unemployment Identity Scam

Unemployment Identity Scam With the rise in unemployment insurance claims associated with COVID-19 nationally, there has been a rise in fraudulent claims and other instances of fraud or identity theft.  If you receive a Reliacard debit c...

US 287 Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting

Join the Boulder County project team on April 14 at 6 p.m. for the second virtual public meeting to explore multi-modal improvements on US 287. Please register for the virtual meeting at boco.org/US287-April14. This study focuses on bus rapid tra...

Isabelle Road Temporary Closure

Traffic Advisory: Isabelle Road Temporary Closures

The Town of Erie, with Boulder County and the Colorado Department of Transportation, is making safety improvements to the intersection of US 287 and Isabelle Road. The improvements require a complete closu...

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Dial 3.0 The State implemented a new COVID-19 Dial Version 3.0. Boulder and Weld counties continue to be in Yellow, with increasing average cases recently. For more information on the Dial, go to COVID-19 dial | Colorado COVID-19 U...

New Jake Brake Ordinance

New Jake Brake Ordinance On Tuesday, March 23, the Board of Trustees passed ordinance 07-2021 that prohibits the use of engine compression or dynamic braking devices, also known commonly as 'Jake Brakes' within the Town of Erie. Town sta...

Virtual Arbor Day Celebration

Virtual Arbor Day Celebration The Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Tree Board, is switching the Annual Arbor Day Celebration to a virtual format this year! To keep the celebration interactive, the Town Forester and Tree Board would...

Women of Erie Police Department

Women of EPDTo close out the month of March, the Town offers a shout-out to the dedicated women of the Erie Police Department in honor of Women's History Month. View the interactive tool to learn more about each woman by visiting https://www.erie...

In Support of Boulder

In Support of Boulder

We write in anguish at yesterday’s violence and the senseless deaths. Our hearts are with the families of the victims and the survivors of the shooting in Boulder. In the midst of this horrific tragedy, we also express our deepest gra...

Let’s Talk About Home Rule

Let’s Talk About Home RuleHome Rule is a form of local government based on a charter written and enacted by residents rather than a form based only on what is allowed by state statute. The Town of Erie is currently a statutory town. Home Rule is...

Thank you Sara Wise

Sarah Wise Retirement With multiple decades of service to the Town, of stewarding its history, and family roots in Erie that go back to 1886, the Town of Erie wishes to express its appreciation to Sarah Wise for her lifetime of dedication as she ...

Design the Country Fields Playground

Design the Country Fields PlaygroundThe playground equipment at Country Fields park in the Country Fields neighborhood is due for a refresh. The Parks and Recreation Division is seeking youth park connoisseurs to submit ideas! Attend a virtual design work...

State of Town

State of TownThe Erie Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual State of the Town Address on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Mayor Jennifer Carroll will recap the unusual year the Town successfully navigated through in 2020 and share the upcoming goals and p...

We Grieve Together

To our Erie family and the larger community – we grieve together. After a year of the unusual, the unprecedented, and the unbearable we are now dealing yet again with unspeakable tragedy right in our own backyard. The shooting in the City of Bou...

Reflecting on a Year of COVID-19

Dave Stone Scholarship

Dave Stone Scholarship The Erie Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from graduating high school students for the Dave Stone Scholarship. The chamber will award two scholarships of $2,000 towards any university, college, or post-secondar...

Youth-Focused Mental Health Training

Youth-Focused Mental Health Training Mental Health Partners has reached its goal in the "Be 1 of 4098" suicide prevention campaign and have now pledged to help 1,000 more. This campaign set the goal of training 4,098 people, which equal...

Parks and Recreation Made the Cover

Parks and Recreation Made the CoverErie’s Parks and Recreation Department was featured on the cover of the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association Byline Magazine recognizing the ingenuity of Department staff during the COVID pandem...

Police Youth Academy

Police Youth AcademyAre you a young person between the ages of 12 and 17 interested in experiencing how the Erie Police Department operates? The 2021 Youth Academy offers a sneak-peek into law enforcement on July 16 and 17. In the two-day, fun-filled acad...

Stormwater Pollution

Stormwater Pollution When it rains, stormwater flows over pavements and other surfaces, picking up pollutants such as debris, vehicle spills, animal waste, fertilizers, and chemicals. These pollutants are carried in runoff from the land surface t...

Women’s History Month Challenge

Women’s History Month Challenge From scientists to historians, activists to writers, the breadth of women's remarkable achievements in history are commemorated this month. For inspiration on how to celebrate, see the W...

Deadline Extended: Seeking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board Members

Seeking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board Members The Town of Erie is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes diversity. To best support this commitment, the Erie Board of Trustees established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusi...

Water Efficiency and Drought Management Plans

Water Efficiency and Drought Management Plans Town staff is inviting the public to read the Water Efficiency and Drought Management plans beginning March 15 and submit input by April 15, 2021. The Water Efficiency Plan includes updates to water s...

Boulder County Proposed Compost Facility

Update:Boulder County withdrew their Application for Special Use for the proposed compost facility on Thursday, March 4. The Boulder County Commissioners directed their staff to continue looking for opportunities to support waste diversion and climate act...

Erie Hires Director of Communications and Community Engagement

Erie Hires Director of Communications and Community Engagement

The Town of Erie would like to announce the addition of a Director of Communications & Community Engagement to the organization. This position was approved and funded by the Board of Truste...

Arapahoe Road Utility Work

Arapahoe Road Utility Work

 Construction is underway at the southeast corner of Highway 287 and Arapahoe Road for the Nine Mile development. Beginning Monday, October 19, the utility contractor will begin installing utilities. Motorist can expect ...

111th Street Closure for Sewer Line Install Beginning Sept. 24

The work on this phase is expected to last until Oct. 27, weather dependent.

The closure will be on 111th Street from just south of Dickens Street to the north side of Morris Court. Access for residents to the Arapahoe Ridge subdivisions will be at Morris ...

7 a.m. Start Time on 119th Street 9/2 & 9/3

On Wednesday, September 1, the Town Engineer has requested the contractor begin work at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 and 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 to allow them to finish up the work in the road on 119th prior to Labor Day weekend. This will wrap up the wo...

Update - Nine Mile Corner Development

Nine Mile Corner, the 45-acre mixed-use development public-private partnership between the Town of Erie and Evergreen Development, continues to make progress on its private and public improvements, including the widening of Arapahoe Road and improvements ...

Arapahoe Road Utility Work

Arapahoe Road Utility Work

 Construction is underway at the southeast corner of Highway 287 and Arapahoe Road for the Nine Mile development. Beginning Monday, October 19, the utility contractor will begin installing utilities. Motorist can expect ...

Volunteer Victim Advocates

Idling in Erie

Idling in Erie 

Cause and Effect 

With cold mornings comes the desire to warm up your vehicle before heading out for the day. Before you do, consider the costs of ‘puffing’ – car theft being one of th...

Jan. 19: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, Jan. 19, 20235:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Ave...

Nov. 17: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, Nov. 17, 20225:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Ave...

Meet the New Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

Who is Laura Durstock?I’ve been with the Erie Police for five and a half weeks! I’m the new Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. My past work experience has been in various aspects of dental work ranging from pediatrics to orthodontics.?What do you lo...

Halloween Safety Stop

Du Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu BATMAN! This year's Safety Stop is all about mischief and mayhem - Gotham style. This event brings a number of challenges, including solving the Riddler’s hunt through the building, ...

Coffee With A Cop - Wednesday Nov. 2

Join us for 'Coffee with a Cop' Wednesday, 11/2, from 9-10 a.m. at Cristos Coffee.It's 'Late Start Day' at Erie High School!Erie PD School Resource Officers and other available officers will be hosting...

EPD T-shirt Phishing Scam

Erie PD does NOT sell merchandise, to include any logo'd shirts, or other items.

Across the metro area, police departments are becoming a target for phishers. The bad actors attempt to entice the public into purchasing t-shirts or other memorabili...

Coffee With A Cop - Wednesday Oct. 5

Join us for” Coffee with a Cop” this Wednesday 10/5 from 9-11 a.m. at Cristos Coffee.Erie PD Command Staff along with other available on-patrol officers will be hosting a conversation with the community.  EPD...

Overnight Catalytic Converter Thefts

Between midnight and 2 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, three catalytic converters were stolen from three Toyota Priuses in three different neighborhoods in Erie (Old Town, Colliers Hill, Erie Commons).

Three suspects in a white sedan approach the vehicles park...

UPDATE: Occupants Identified: Request for Information

UPDATE: Vehicle Occupants Identified

This afternoon, Sept. 29, 2022, investigators made contact with the driver and passenger of the Honda Civic in the incident that occurred on September 22.

Both occupants are minors. With parental permission, the pair sha...

Shots Fired from Vehicle: Vista Parkway and Eaton Street

On Sunday morning, 6:30 a.m., September 25, 2022, a motorist called to report their vehicle had been shot. While driving east on Vista Parkway, before approaching Eaton Street, the motorist came upon a dark-colored SUV that had slowed and pulled over to t...

Walgreens ATM Robbery

While you were out like a light this morning (Wednesday, Sept. 28), Officer Powers noticed headlights in the Walgreens parking lot at Erie Parkway and County Line Road.

Surveillance video detected two trucks, one red Ford and one blue Chevy, arriving at th...

Safety Stop Law

Intersections are by far the most dangerous locations for bicyclists. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, more than 72 percent of reported crashes between bicyclists and motorists were intersection-related. This summer, the ‘Safety Sto...

Opt-in Erie: Emergency Alerts (and testing!)

Erie is one of the first communities in Boulder County to test the system locally. How to RSVP

1. First, program the number that will alert you into your contacts. We suggest a name like ‘Erie Emergency.’ Adding the number as a contact will also help...

Saturation Saturday

Too often, we see drivers making the wrong decision to drive impaired. 

That’s why we are joining together with Mother's Against Drunk Driving this Saturday night to send a clear message to Colorado’s drivers: If you d...

Your School Resource Officers

With school starting this week, school safety is on many minds. It’s been on our minds, especially those of our School Resource Officers, who are eager to return and do everything we can to make learning environments safe and support the success of all st...

School Crossing Reminders

Let's Talk K9s: Community Safety Tools - hosted by EPD

Nightly Safety Check at 9 p.m.

Whether it be your car or home - take a minute to join Erie Police this week and every day, in the 9PM routine to make sure your belongings are safe through the night. Safety checklists, and creative ways to create a routine are posted daily this week on ...

License Plate Readers

988 Lifeline

This July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org. So no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/...

Prime Time for Prime Day Scams

Behavior is Suspicious - not Persons

Keep Your Loved Ones Safe with Smart911 App

Join Us: Tues., Aug. 2: National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community celebration and effort to reduce crime – and the fear of crime – in our neighborhoods.This year’s celebration is on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Erie Community Park from 6 – 8 p.m...

Exit Plan: Fireworks Show

Leave it to the Pros: Fireworks

Pack Your Patience: Fireworks Show

Emergency Alerts

Runner Seriously Injured in Hit and Run

At 8:14 a.m., on Saturday, June 18, officers were dispatched to a report of a hit and run crash at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 10. According to witnesses, a runner was using the crosswalk heading westbound on CR 10 and was struck by ...

Your Golf Car: Our Mission to Serve and Protect

The Erie Police Department has noted an uptick in questions, concerns, and confusion as 'other vehicles’ have increased in popularity. In the coming weeks, stay tuned for more pieces that will clarify the differences between these vehic...

Operation Chill

The Erie Police Department is joining 7-Eleven and hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Operation Chill again this summer!  This program offers opportunities for our Erie officers to interact with youngsters and “ticket” th...

Let's Talk 'Community Safety Tools'

Shared Parks Quality of Life

Buckle Up

EPD is reminding residents of the importance of wearing a seat belt. The consequences of not wearing, or improperly wearing, a seat belt are clear:

• Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas not buckling up can result in being ...

School's Out!

Recognize this Person?

Flood Risk?

To assess if your property is located in or near an area that has a high flood risk, or is near either a Federal Emergency Management Agency regulated floodplain or a local regulatory floodplain:

1. Visit mhfd.org/floodmap
2. Enter your address
3. Higher flo...

Community Academy Success

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Congrats to the Class of 2022

The past few years have had more than their fair share of challenges, but you’re all persevered and made it to this special day. On behalf of Erie Police, congratulations to the Class of 2022. If you’re attending graduation parties thi...

Share the Road. Be Alert.

EPD Detective Featured on #GovPossible

The EPD is pleased to share that Detective Shannon Crow was selected to be featured in the People of Public Service’s Gallery for Public Service Recognition Week (May 9-13). In remarking on her commendable dedication to the community, and when a...

Commander Haefele Honored by Rotary

Now Hiring!

The Erie Police Department has a great opportunity for the right person or persons who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and join a growing department and community.

We are looking for candidates to send to the Red Rocks Community College Law Enfo...

Is your kiddo ready to ride?

Ever Wondered Where Crime Occurs in Erie?

EPD Places 50 Door Hangers a Month

It's Saturday afternoon and you're vacuuming your car. The kids interrupt to get their bikes untangled and off they go. You pay no attention to the person strolling by your house. That person, you assumed is a neighbor, knows from experi...

Distraction Reaction

On average, 42 crashes occur each day in Colorado due to distracted driving. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in partnership with the Mountain View Fire Department and the Erie Police Department, ask drivers to “Put down the pho...

FBI Warns of Scams

The FBI is warning the public of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information.

Read more in the News Release:

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EPD Gifted Virtual Training Simulator

In recent years, the call for police reform has led to a need for more refined police training systems. In order to create a safe space for officers to train and learn from mistakes, several police departments around the country have adopted new technolog...

Household Chemicals

Keep Your Family Safe from Household Chemicals

Chemicals you use in your home can be dangerous to your health and the environment. To keep your family safe, follow these safety tips when you use, store, or throw them out.

Use and Storage tips:

• Follow the ins...

Summer Water Tips

Crunching the Numbers