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Virtual Tree Lighting Celebration

Please join us on Saturday, December 5th at 6:00 pm for the City of Cañon City’s 2020 Christmas “Home for the Holidays” Virtual Tree Lighting Celebration.

This year we will be broadcasting a virtual only event to our community on Channel 191 and the City’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/canoncitygov. During the broadcast there will be holiday music performed by JoRiCa and Rebecca Dalgeish, a special...

Library Food Drive

The Cañon City Public Library is hosting a food drive through the holidays for the Pantry of Fremont.

You can pay your fines in non-perishable food or other items (like hygiene products). You can also donate food even if you don’t have fines.

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Library Book Sale

The Cañon City Public Library is hosting a used book sale in their Carnegie room.

The Cañon City Public Library is hosting a used book sale in their Carnegie room. This sale is happening daily and is a great opportunity to get some Christmas bargains and avoid the crowds. No prices, just give what it is worth to you! The lib...

Second Round of CARES Act Grant Funds

The City of Cañon City is proud to announce the second round of CARES Act Grant Funds.

This opportunity is for small businesses, schools, religious organizations, and non-profit entities to apply for relief and receive funding, via the CARES Act, to address the COVID-19 emergency.

Grants will fund temporary needs such as outdoor capacity-inc...

Cañon City Board of Adjustment (BOA) Vacancy

The City is accepting letters for two alternate positions on the 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 ...

Change to 2021 Sales Tax Collection

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 ...

Notice of Public Hearing

There will be a public hearing regarding an application for a New Liquor License during the December 7, 2020, Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 pm.

Please take notice that on December 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as possible,) at the City Hall, 128 Main Street, Cañon City, Colorado, and on Zoom teleconference, the Cañon City Council, acting as the liquor licensi...

Thanksgiving Library Closures

The Cañon City Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

US 50 Pedestrian Improvements

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 ...

Eastridge Campground Camping Fees

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...

City Hall Closure

City Hall was closed today, Friday, November 6, 2020, due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

City Hall is being deep cleaned and sanitized and will be open on Monday, November 9^th. Contact tracing has been completed and any city employees who have been in direct contact with the employee have been notified of COVID best practice protocols. The ci...

Board of Adjustment Open Positions

The City of Cañon City needs a community-minded citizen volunteer 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 ...

Public Notice of Surplus Items

In accordance with City Ordinance (#9.28.035(D)) this notice is being posted to notify the public that if they have items at the Police Department, they have 10 days from publication to claim their property.

The Canon City Police Department has collected numerous items (tools, personal items, sports equipment, household goods, vehicle parts, etc.) that were found over the past few years. The Police Department has conducted a CCIC check of all serial numbers t...

PPE Round 4

The City of Cañon City is offering round #4 of PPE to local small businesses and non-profits.

The City of Cañon City announces its 2020 Leaf Pick-up Program

Program pickup of bagged leaves will begin on November 16, 2020, and conclude on December 7, 2020.

The City crews will be picking up leaves only one time. A detailed schedule of pickup days and locations is listed below. For questions, contact the Street Superintendent at (719) 269-9027.

Again this year, residents who wish to have their leaves picked up...

kWh Monitors

The Canon City Public Library and Black Hills Energy have made kWh Monitors available for check out.

Have you ever wondered what it cost you to run your refrigerator? Are your appliances old and less energy efficient? Wondering how can you save money on your electric bill? Well then.... come to the library, check out the kWh Monitor, take it home, plug i...

Chief of Police Announcement

The City of Cañon City is pleased to announce John Schick, Jr. as our new Chief of Police.

The decision was made after a rigorous hiring process which included a community meet and greet and interviews by multiple panels consisting of City of Cañon City Department Heads and community partners. 

Schick has been in law enforcem...

One Book Colorado has been announced!

Come to the Canon City Public Library with your four-year-old and pick up your free copy of “Little Red Fort” by Brenda Maier.

Fremont County HMP Project Update

Residents, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to contribute to the planning process of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Fremont County, in collaboration with local municipalities, is updating the 2015 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The term "Hazard Mitigation" describes actions that can help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards, suc...

UAACOG Discontinues Recycling Program

After much deliberation, the Board of Directors of the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) has decided to terminate the Upper Arkansas Recycling Program as of October 7, 2020.

UAACOG has ended their recycling program. Residents will notice that the recycling bins are no longer in place throughout town. For recycling service please contact your local trash/recycling company for further information.

Cañon City CARES Act COVID-19 Grant Fund

The City of Cañon City is proud to announce the opportunity for small businesses, schools, religious organizations, and non-profit entities to apply for relief and receive funding, via the CARES Act, to address the COVID-19 emergency.

Grants will fund temporary needs such as-outdoor capacity increasing measures due to increased restrictions on capacity by COVID-19 regulations, temporary solutions to COVID-19 that address an immediate issue caused by the pandemic that can help through D...

Chief of Police Candidates

The City of Cañon City is pleased to announce we will be interviewing four highly qualified candidates through a series of three different panels on October 8th and 9th.

The City of Cañon City, in assistance with KRW Associates, LLC, has been recruiting qualified candidates for our open Chief of Police position since July 2020. After an extensive search and review of the 30 submitted applications and resumes, w...

Outdoor Heater and Capacity Sustainability Grant

The City of Cañon City is offering Outdoor Heater and Capacity Sustainability Grants to local businesses.

Patio heaters, one propane tank per heater, and refills through Mile High Propane will be provided through the CARES Act Funding and the City of Cañon City until December 24, 2020. This grant is to help businesses through the crisis created by ...

Joint statement regarding Urban Renewal Authority (URA)

City Administrator Ryan Stevens and Fire Chief David DelVecchio's joint statement regarding the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) cooperation agreement.

Urban Renewal Agreement

The City of Cañon City and the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District have come to a joint agreement on the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) cooperation agreement that in principle is anticipated to be mutually ...

Cañon City to update its Comprehensive Plan and Land Use and Development Codes!

The City of Cañon City is excited to announce the kick-off of the planning process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and land use and development codes.

The City of Cañon City is excited to announce the kick-off of the planning process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and land use and development codes. Picture Cañon City 2040 will serve as the City’s offic...

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