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Road Construction Updates

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Both directions of Gun Club Road between Fifth and 10th avenues will be fully closed around the clock from May 25 to June 12 due to work to perform utility tie-ins. The alternate route will use Picadilly Road between Colfax Avenue and Stephen D. Hogan Parkway.

‘Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Filipino Community’ exhibit opens at the Aurora History Museum April 21

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

City of Aurora celebrates Arbor Day 2026 with community tree planting and a week of activities

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Find your Joy at Aurora Public Library during National Library Week, April 19 to 25

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Provide Input on City Council Decorum Rule

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee invites residents to provide input on the City Council’s rule on decorum online through April 30 or in person at the committee’s April 27 meeting.

Colfax Community Vision and Action Plan Award

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Aurora earned a 2026 Colorado Downtown Excellence Award this week from Downtown Colorado Inc. in the Best Plan Large Community category for its Colfax Community Vision and Action Plan.

City of Aurora declares Stage 1 drought

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Targeting a 20% reduction in water usage, the declaration sets limits on outdoor watering, implements drought surcharges and restricts certain turf installation

City of Aurora Utah Pool reopening this spring

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

APL offers new free Spanish-language streaming service

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aurora Public Library offers new free Spanish-language streaming service offering educational and entertainment options

City of Aurora Announces April 10 Furlough Day Closures

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The second of four city of Aurora required employee furlough days for 2026 will take place on Friday, April 10. On furlough days, most city facilities and operations are closed, with essential services and emergency operations remaining fully operational.

Aurora Youth Commission hosts “Fill the Bus” donation drive to combat food insecurity

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aurora Youth Commission hosts “Fill the Bus” donation drive to combat food insecurity

Seasoned theater executive selected to lead the Aurora Fox Arts Center

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Seasoned theater executive selected to lead the Aurora Fox Arts Center

Office of International and Immigrant Affairs receives 2026 City Cultural Diversity Award

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2026 City Cultural Diversity Award

Nominate an Outstanding Business by March 31

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Aurora is accepting nominations from the community from Feb. 1 through March 31 for its annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005 to celebrate successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community.

Ecycling Special Pricing March 16 to 20

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Aurora is offering special event pricing for electronics recycling for residents (no business customers) from Jan. 20 to 23.

Nominate Impactful Residents, Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Spirit Awards

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The city of Aurora is now accepting nominations for the annual Community Spirit Awards.