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Aurora Water. Life is complicated. Paying your bill doesn't have to be. Aurora Water. Life is complicated. Paying your bill doesn't have to be.: We accept credit cards, check or cash, and you can pay online, by phone, in person or at any of several drop off locations. Choose the option that works best for you.
 
Deputy City Manager Nancy Freed named Interim City Manager Deputy City Manager Nancy Freed named Interim City Manager: The Aurora City Council has named Deputy City Manager Nancy Freed as the Interim City Manager effective April 1, following City Manager Ron Miller's retirement on March 31.
 
County Public Meeting County Public Meeting: Arapahoe County is holding its last open house to gather feedback on the final draft of the Open Space Master Plan, a long-term guide that outlines the future of the county's parks, trails and open spaces.
 
Notice of Public Meeting for Regional Transporation Plan Notice of Public Meeting for Regional Transporation Plan: Denver Regional Council of Governments is holding a public meeting on the Regional Transportation Plan.
 
Temporary Park Closure Temporary Park Closure: Due to ongoing construction on Phase II of Red-tailed Hawk Park, the entire park will be closed from March 3 until roughly March 17.
 
Census 2010 Census 2010: Your Census form is coming in mid-March. It's quick, easy and confidential to fill out. And it costs taxpayers millions if you don't.
 
DMV office in Aurora reopens DMV office in Aurora reopens: The Department of Motor Vehicles office in Aurora has reopened after renovations.
 
Save on prescription drugs Save on prescription drugs: Aurora has a new program offering savings on prescription drugs to residents.
 
City Manager Ron Miller to retire City Manager Ron Miller to retire: After 13 years of service to the city of Aurora, City Manager Ron Miller announces his retirement.
 
Cat and Dog Vaccination and Licensing Clinics for 2010 Cat and Dog Vaccination and Licensing Clinics for 2010: Protect your furry friends with their vaccinations and license. Cost goes to benefit the Aurora Animal Shelter.
 
Xeriscape. Great landscaping. Lower water bills. Happier planet. Xeriscape. Great landscaping. Lower water bills. Happier planet.: Our free classes start this month so sign up to learn how to incorporate landscaping that will conserve water and lower your bill.
 
Dispose of household hazardous waste the easy way Dispose of household hazardous waste the easy way: Aurora Water has teamed up with Curbside, Inc. to offer a door-to-door household hazardous waste disposal program.
 
Vacant Library Board Seat Vacant Library Board Seat: The City of Aurora is seeking Aurora residents to participate on the city?s Library Board.
 
City of Aurora Recycling Resources City of Aurora Recycling Resources: Get organized and start the new year off right by discarding your recyclables properly. Here are some events and locations to assist you.
 
Health Magazine Rankings Health Magazine Rankings: In separate 2010 rankings, Men's Health and Women's Health magazines ranked Aurora among the top cities for men and women, respectively.
 
Tax Relief Assistance for Working Families Tax Relief Assistance for Working Families: You could be eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit when you file your tax return.
 
2010 Aurora City Council Goals and Objectives 2010 Aurora City Council Goals and Objectives: Read about the goals and objectives for the city in 2010, including public safety, economic vitality, community, water, growth and much more.
 
Holiday Hours Holiday Hours: A list of city facilities that will close or be on a limited hours schedule in observance of the holidays.
 
Business Recognition Awards Business Recognition Awards: The city of Aurora has named five honorees for this year's Business Recognition Awards.
 
Building Division  Accreditation Renewed Building Division Accreditation Renewed: The city's Building Division recently renewed its full accreditation status, making it the only building department in the state and among only 11 in the country to have achieved accreditation.
 
Energy Stimulus Funds Energy Stimulus Funds: The city of Aurora is poised to receive more than $2.8 million in stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy that will pay for 14 citywide projects designed to save energy and create jobs.
 
ACAA Earns Re-Accreditation ACAA Earns Re-Accreditation: The Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA) has been awarded national accreditation for the second time, and is one of only 176 in the country to earn the designation.
 
Aurora named 3rd top Digital City in America Aurora named 3rd top Digital City in America: Aurora has placed in the top five digital cities for the past six years. This year Aurora has taken 3rd place in the largest population category of 250,000 and over.
 
Aurora Police Sgt honored with Excellence in Law Enforcement award Aurora Police Sgt honored with Excellence in Law Enforcement award: Aurora Police Sergeant M. Young was presented with the first-ever Excellence in Law Enforcement Award by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers.
 
Aurora In The News Aurora In The News: Two national news stories have mentioned Aurora in top rankings related to building wealth and safe cities.
 
Wemlinger Treatment plant honored by state Wemlinger Treatment plant honored by state: Environmental efforts at the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant were honored yesterday in a ceremony that included Gov. Bill Ritter.
 
Visitor Restrictions at Univ. of Colo. Hospital Visitor Restrictions at Univ. of Colo. Hospital: In an effort to protect patients, their families and staff this flu season, the Univ. of Colo. Hospital will begin restricting visitors under the age of 12.
 
Aurora 911 Center Inspires New Award of Excellence Aurora 911 Center Inspires New Award of Excellence: Because the Aurora 9-1-1 Center's outstanding 2008 accomplishments, they inspired a new award, given by the National Emergency Number Association.
 
Aurora City Manager named Aurora City Manager named "Citizen of the Year": The Aurora Civitan Club recently presented their "Citizen of the Year" award to Aurora City Manager Ron Miller.
 
Reorganization streamlines city services, operations Reorganization streamlines city services, operations: With the recent reorganization of some city operations and services, there are also changes to the city web site as of Nov 2.
 
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