Posted on: March 1, 2021
The Cañon City Street Department will be making asphalt repairs at 15th & Central on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
The work area will remain open with the use of flaggers. Expect delays and please slow down and limit travel in the work area if possible. Please direct any questions to Street Superintendent Tony Falgien at (719) 269-9027.
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: March 1, 2021
We are very sorry to have to share with our community that City Councilor Jim Meisner passed away unexpectedly on Friday.
Jim was a dedicated public servant and volunteered a great deal of time to our community. He was not only involved in City Council but also volunteered for various organizations and events over a number of years including the Fremont Community Foundation,...
Posted on: February 23, 2021
The Canon City Public Library is able to off EBSCO Host to our library users free of charge.
EBSCO is the leading provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books, and discovery service to libraries of all kinds. The opportunities within this amazing collection of databases are incredible. Types of items available inclu...
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Cañon City Public Library Website
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 22, 2021
The Cañon City Public Library will be hosting a virtual celebration for Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2nd at 2 p.m.
The event will stream live on the following sites:
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 22, 2021
On March 3, 2021, we will be resuming the assessment of late fees on water utility bills that are past due and we have not received payment.
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Water street sewer main project on S. 1st street between Royal Gorge Blvd & Riverside Drive
S. 1st Street between Royal Gorge Blvd (US50) and Riverside Drive will be closed to traffic beginning February 18, 2021, and continue through the middle of March for sewer main installation. The fueling station at Acorn will remain open for use, with acce...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 16, 2021
As of March 01, 2021, the City will resume disconnection of water service for delinquent water accounts.
If you have a delinquent water bill of $40 or more as of January 25th and do not have a payment agreement on file with the City you are subject to disconnection. You must contact the City Water Billing Department at (719) 269-9015 by March 15th for paymen...
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Fremont County to move to Safer at Home Level Yellow: Due to a decline in cases.
FREMONT COUNTY- In response to the decline in COVID-19 case rates, test positivity, and hospitalizations, the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, along with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is movin...
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FCDPHE Press Release
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The City and Black Hills Energy are working to wind down the previous franchise.
On November 3, 2020, the citizens of Cañon City voted against continuing the City’s Electric Franchise with Black Hills Energy. A utility franchise governs the utility provider’s use of the right-of-way, for example, how the...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The City of Cañon City is looking for two community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on its Board of Adjustment.
This five-member and two-alternate-member board meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m., and is empowered to hear and grant requests for variances to the zoning requirements (most commonly reduced building setbacks), and to hear appeals of ...
Posted on: January 30, 2021
Our local white deer Tilde has passed away.
City officials have reached out to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and we regretfully confirm the news that our local white deer Tilde has passed away. CPW confirmed that Tilde was not poached. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition and an o...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: January 21, 2021
Fremont County Department of Public Health & Environment has a new website for COVID-19 information!
Starting Monday, January 25, 2021, please visit https://www.fremonthealthdata.com for information on COVID-19 including stats, updates, dial level, vaccines, testing info, FAQs, and more.
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Fremont County COVID-19 Health Data
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: December 10, 2020
CCHS senior Emma Rowe creates a PSA on lead pipes and drinking water for her Senior Capstone Project.
Canon City High School (CCHS) senior Emma Rowe worked on her Senior Capstone project this semester focusing on our community's drinking water. She spent time at the Water Treatment Plant and was mentored by our Chief Plant Operator, Travis Payne....
Posted on: November 18, 2020
Beginning January 1, 2021, all sales tax for the City of Cañon City will be collected by the State of Colorado.
When businesses file their January sales tax return for the State of Colorado and submit it in February, they will need to include City of Cañon City’s sales tax on the State of Colorado portal under the City of Cañon City ...
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City Notices & Updates
Posted on: November 16, 2020
The City of Cañon City is working with the Colorado Department of Transportation to complete pedestrian and access improvements on US 50 (Royal Gorge Boulevard) between 1st Street and 15th Street.
The project will improve operations and safety for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Construction between 1st Street and 9th Street is anticipated in the Summer of 2021. There will be an Open House on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 6 pm via Zoom to ...
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US 50 Pedestrian Improvements Webpage
City Notices & Updates
Posted on: November 12, 2020
The Eastridge Campground at the Royal Gorge Park will become a pay site January 1, 2021 at the rate of $20.00 per night.
An informational kiosk structure and self-service iron ranger pay system have been installed as well as an additional parking area for day use outside the campground boundaries. There are twenty-one newly constructed and designated campsites! Each campsit...
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