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Both directions of Imboden Road between 56th Avenue and 72nd Avenue are now open to traffic, but some shoulder closures may still occur while road improvement work is wrapping up.

Aurora City Council members announced that Interim City Manager Jason Batchelor will move forward as the finalist for the permanent position following an interview Monday, Sept. 25

Aurora Museum Foundation aims to restore iconic Cactus Motel neon sign with annual holiday fundraiser

Colorado Health Foundation grant funds health and wellness programs in Aurora

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, Nov. 14

Vote by Tuesday for city races, ballot measures In this year's election, Aurora voters will fill seats for Mayor and City Council Wards IV, V and VI and two At-Large positions, as well as vote on four local ballot measures. Learn more about ballot measures at AuroraGov.org/2023Elections, and view coverage of the latest municipal candidates forums at AuroraTV.org. Ballots were mailed in October to all registered voters, and they must be received by 7 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 7, to be counted. To ensure ballots arrive on time, voters are advised at this time not to send them via mail but to submit them to a 24-hour drop box or Voter Service and Polling Center. Voter Service and Polling Centers are open in Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties. Visit your county’s elections website for locations and hours: ArapahoeVotes.gov, AdamsVotes.com or DouglasVotes.com. Anyone who did not receive a mail ballot, needs a replacement ballot or needs to register or request to vote in person should go to a Voter Service and Polling Center. Voters may check the status of their ballot by visiting GoVoteColorado.gov and clicking on "Check my mail ballot status" or by registering for Ballot Trax through your county's elections website. The city will not host an Election Day drive-through, drop-off line at the Aurora Municipal Center. However, Arapahoe and Adams County voters may instead drop off their ballot at the box located on the circle drive in front of the Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway. Links to other ballot drop-off locations in each county are located in the Voter Resources section at AuroraGov.org/Elections. Election Night results and live coverage For the latest municipal election results, tune in to special election-night coverage on AuroraTV starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 7: Comcast 8 or 880 AuroraTV.org New AuroraTV app for iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV Updated results will also be available at AuroraGov.org.

The city of Aurora and its Business Advisory Board hosted its Aurora Business Recognition Awards Ceremony this week to honor several Aurora businesses that have demonstrated innovation and creativity, great community impact and ongoing resiliency.

Aurora Honors All Branches of Service at Annual Veterans Salute

City of Aurora’s Art in Public Places Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

City of Aurora receives $5 million grant to invest in urban canopy and community

¡Celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month with the city of Aurora

The city of Aurora’s new Southeast Recreation Center has earned a regional award in an annual contest to discover the best U.S. construction projects.

City of Aurora Preschools Offer Free Days Throughout September

The city of Aurora recently celebrated the graduation of 25 individuals from its Civic Engagement Academy.

The city of Aurora’s commitment to increase affordable housing within the next three years was recently accepted by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) as part of its implementation of Proposition 123.

City hires new executive producer for the Aurora Fox Arts Center

The Aurora Municipal Court has rolled out a new online warrant search that allows people to check on outstanding warrants without having to visit or call the court

Over the summer, the Aurora City Council directed $3.8 million in funds—received from the sale of the Denver Broncos—toward youth activities as part of the Dream Big for Aurora Youth campaign.

The city of Aurora is in the early stages of implementing a new approach to reducing youth violence, called Standing Against Violence Every Day (SAVE)

Residents who plan to run for the Aurora City Council as part of the Nov. 7, 2023, election may pick up a nomination petition section starting Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Aurora City Clerk’s Office in the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

Petitioners seeking to amend the Aurora city charter, a proposal that is available for review on the Aurora City Clerk’s website, have met the requirements prescribed by Aurora’s Municipal Code and Colorado state law.

The Aurora Public Defender Commission has appointed Elizabeth Cadiz as the city’s new Chief Public Defender.

APL new logo with vibrant colors radiating from a bright light

June marks the 40th anniversary of the Aurora Animal Shelter, 15750 E. 32nd Ave. To celebrate this milestone, the shelter has launched an Instagram account - @AuroraCOAnimalShelter and is offering $40 adoption fees on all adult dogs and cats, six months and older through June 17.

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

Street maintenance work has begun in Aurora neighborhoods as part of the city of Aurora’s “Build Up Aurora” program to improve the condition of its residential streets.

Summer of Imagination: Shared Stories poster, a diverse group of children reading books

The Aurora Civic Engagement Academy is an eight-week program that helps residents deepen their knowledge of the city and its operations. The program aims to develop and cultivate leaders in the community and provide insights into council's decision-making process.

Volunteer for a board or commission to get engaged in local government. Find out more and apply at AuroraGov.org/Boards. There are a number with open positions.

Swing, Ride, Cast, Swim and Play: Aurora History Museum Celebrates “The Great Outdoors of Aurora” Exhibit Opening

Are you looking for ways to unite your neighborhood? Consider hosting a movie night or another fun activity, such as a block party, with some expenses paid by Aurora Neighborhood Mini-Grants.

City of Aurora Preschools to Offer Free Preschool for 4-Year-Olds

The city of Aurora is proud to announce its recent partnership with UCHealth has successfully launched with six new clinicians and two care coordinators hired for Aurora’s crisis intervention programs

“A History of Lowry Air Force Base” Exhibit Opening March 14 at Aurora History Museum

The city of Aurora has launched the Aurora Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program to help eligible homeowners impacted financially by COVID-19 keep their homes.

After a 42-year career in public service spanning multiple states, Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has announced he will retire on April 7

Aurora City Manager Jim Twombly has selected Alec Oughton, Fire Chief of the Henrico, County, Va., Division of Fire, as Aurora’s next fire chief pending City Council’s confirmation at its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 30

Some participants in the city of Aurora’s housing rehabilitation programs have reported receiving letters with deceiving and urgent language

City of Aurora opens new recreation center, city’s first indoor fieldhouse

Aurora Public Library goes fine free, expands hours at larger locations

Statewide Fee on Disposable Bags

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and a Wind Chill Warning for the Aurora area, with a dangerously cold forecast Dec. 21 to 23

Following a standard redistricting process that included many opportunities for the public to weigh in, the Aurora City Council recently approved council ward maps with adjusted boundaries. A new map reflecting the changes, which are effective Dec. 17, 2022, is available at AuroraGov.org/Maps.

Aurora names nationally recognized law enforcement leader as its second interim police chief

Recognizing the costs associated with health care services and the ongoing mission to make 911 response more efficient, the city of Aurora is partnering with Global Medical Response to introduce the Aurora911 Nurse Navigation program. It is a new service designed to quickly and better determine the best level of care response based on a 911 caller's medical needs.

City of Aurora Launches Spanish Language Facebook Page

Multiple first responders from various Aurora agencies were recognized Oct. 4 with a special award for their role in saving a baby’s life

AuroraTV has again been awarded top news series among all local governments across the U.S. and received the second-highest honor for overall excellence in its budget size at the 2022 NATOA Government Programming Awards

Aurora Public Library recognized with Colorado Library Project of the Year Award

The latest iteration of Aurora's dining guide features nearly 200 authentic, specialty restaurants and is available via an interactive map online or as a printed publication.

Ahja Fox Appointed as Aurora’s Honorary Poet Laureate

Our Parks, Our Places: A Plan for Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space

As part of Aurora’s ongoing efforts to address youth violence – a problem many cities face - the city has awarded $260,000 to organizations that support youth violence reduction efforts through prevention and intervention services within the city.

City Manager Jim Twombly has issued a letter to members of the community regarding recent public conversation and scrutiny about the change of leadership in the Aurora Police Department

City Manager Jim Twombly details why he commissioned an assessment of Aurora Police Department's Records section, his actions to swiftly address identified issues, and APD's progress

The Aurora City Council, which welcomes public comment, has refined its process for speaking before the council.

The Aurora City Council approved a resolution Monday, March 28, to support comprehensive crime-reduction strategies in conjunction with the Aurora Police Department and city management, and to set up regular progress updates on new initiatives and existing efforts to build a safer community

The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office have selected IntegrAssure, a Florida-based risk management consultancy, to provide independent oversight as Aurora resolves issues identified in a ‘Patterns and Practices’ report on the city’s public safety agencies

Keeping you and your family safe is important. And knowing what is going on in the world around you is critical to maintaining that safety. Aurora911 uses CodeRED as our emergency alert provider, but you have to opt in to receive lifesaving information.

The city of Aurora has been ranked No. 1 overall in Colorado on the New American Economy Cities Index for its commitment to support its immigrant population

The city of Aurora and the Colorado Attorney General have reached a final agreement in principle on the terms of a consent decree to resolve issues identified in a September ‘Patterns and Practices’ report about the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the findings of his office's patterns and practices investigation of the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue, and City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements

With today's announcement by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser that a grand jury has returned criminal charges against two current Aurora police officers, one former Aurora police officer and two firefighters involved in the Elijah McClain case, City Manager Jim Twombly, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson and Fire Rescue Chief Fernando Gray have released statements

Independent investigators tasked with reviewing the 2019 death of Elijah McClain released the results of their review to the city Feb. 22 in advance of their presentation to Aurora City Council

Chief of Police Vanessa Wilson on Monday, Oct. 19, presented to City Council a plan of action for restoring trust in the Aurora Police Department, titled “A New Way”