AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Centennial Colorado. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/centennial-co 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/centennial-co https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:20:11 -0600 Enjoy All The Mouthwatering Food, Local Vendors, And All The Vibes With Live Music And Entertainment Schedule: Friday, August 15, 2025 4:00 p.m - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/centennial-bbq-and-hot-sauce-festival-2025-31758197-centennial-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/centennial-bbq-and-hot-sauce-festival-2025-31758197-centennial-co.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for our annual Family Fall Festival on October 26th, from 3-7pm.  We will have FREE games, FREE activities, FREE popcorn, FREE Legends https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/family-fall-festival-2024-31700436-centennial-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/family-fall-festival-2024-31700436-centennial-co.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $10,000 Awarded to CrossPurpose Thanks to the Make More Happen™ Awards       The Power of the Community’s Support https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/10000-awarded-to-crosspurpose-thanks-to-the-make-more-happentm-awards-31700241-centennial-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/10000-awarded-to-crosspurpose-thanks-to-the-make-more-happentm-awards-31700241-centennial-co.html Business and Professional Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DENVER - On August 13, 2025, Governor Polis took Executive action to update and supplement previous executive action to build more housing now. In https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-updates-executive-action-to-build-more-housing-now-31762383-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-updates-executive-action-to-build-more-housing-now-31762383-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DENVER - Following a competitive application process, Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) announces the recipients of a https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/142-lowproducing-oil-and-gas-wells-to-be-plugged-31762381-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/142-lowproducing-oil-and-gas-wells-to-be-plugged-31762381-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DENVER - On August 11, 2025, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) awarded 11 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/standing-up-against-hate-governor-polis-announces-grant-support-for-security-improvements-at-colorado-nonprofits-and-places-of-worship-keeping-coloradans-safe-as-we-worship-31762380-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/standing-up-against-hate-governor-polis-announces-grant-support-for-security-improvements-at-colorado-nonprofits-and-places-of-worship-keeping-coloradans-safe-as-we-worship-31762380-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 PAGOSA SPRINGS - On August 10, 2025, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts for the Oak Fire in Pagosa https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-verbally-declares-disaster-emergency-for-oak-fire-in-archuleta-county-authorizes-use-of-colorado-national-guard-31762379-pagosa-springs-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-verbally-declares-disaster-emergency-for-oak-fire-in-archuleta-county-authorizes-use-of-colorado-national-guard-31762379-pagosa-springs-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 New Jewish Policy Index names Colorado as a policy leader DENVER - On August 8, 2025, Governor Polis celebrated the Anti-Defamation https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-is-a-leading-state-in-combatting-rise-of-antisemitism-31762375-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-is-a-leading-state-in-combatting-rise-of-antisemitism-31762375-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DENVER - On August 8, 2025, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to memorialize a previous verbal disaster declaration from July https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-memorializes-verbal-disaster-declaration-for-severe-weather-event-resulting-in-dangerous-fire-conditions-in-delta-mesa-and-montrose-counties-31762376-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-memorializes-verbal-disaster-declaration-for-severe-weather-event-resulting-in-dangerous-fire-conditions-in-delta-mesa-and-montrose-counties-31762376-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Despite tremendous federal obstacles, Colorado continues to move forward in developing its network through its DCFC Plazas Grant program  https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-energy-office-awards-5-million-in-grants-to-further-expand-colorados-nationleading-ev-charging-network-31762377-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-energy-office-awards-5-million-in-grants-to-further-expand-colorados-nationleading-ev-charging-network-31762377-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DENVER - On August 7, 2025, Governor Polis announced the retirement of Major General Laura Clellan, The Adjutant General of Colorado and https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-congratulates-major-general-laura-clellan-on-retirement-31762371-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-congratulates-major-general-laura-clellan-on-retirement-31762371-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Terminating legally obligated funds will damage Colorado’s air quality and increase pollution, while missing an opportunity to lower electricity https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/epas-proposal-to-terminate-solar-for-all-program-will-increase-colorado-household-energy-costs-and-air-pollution-31762373-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/epas-proposal-to-terminate-solar-for-all-program-will-increase-colorado-household-energy-costs-and-air-pollution-31762373-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Advisory Committee on Governmental Accounting The Advisory Committee on Governmental Accounting assists the auditor in formulating and prescribing https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-polis-announces-boards-and-commissions-appointments-31762374-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/gov-polis-announces-boards-and-commissions-appointments-31762374-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Colorado General Assembly will convene a special session this month to address a devastating $1 billion budget shortfall, a crisis directly https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-republicans-in-congress-force-1-billion-budget-hole-triggering-special-session-at-state-capitol-31761763-denver-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/colorado-republicans-in-congress-force-1-billion-budget-hole-triggering-special-session-at-state-capitol-31761763-denver-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 MEEKER - Over the weekend, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts for the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-updates-verbal-disaster-emergency-for-elk-fire-to-include-lee-fire-31762367-meeker-co.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-polis-updates-verbal-disaster-emergency-for-elk-fire-to-include-lee-fire-31762367-meeker-co.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600