Cañon City Charter Focus Group

The City of Cañon City is seeking community members to participate in a focus group to discuss amendments to the Cañon City Charter for the 2022 Election.

The City of Cañon City is looking at the Charter for portions that are inconsistent with Colorado law including open meetings, employees serving at the pleasure of the City Council and penalties for violations. The City Council would also like ...

Community Agency Funding

The City of Cañon City is now accepting applications for Community Agency Funding for 2023.

The purpose of this program is to support charitable groups and organizations to directly benefit the health and well being of Cañon City residents and neighborhoods. Available funds will be considered based on the following categories: Communi...

Squash Illiteracy

The Cañon City Public Library is offering its adult literacy program again.

Let's squash out illiteracy together. Do you know someone who struggles with their reading skills? The library has tutors available to help with one-on-one tutoring. This program is operated by volunteers and is free of charge. Find out more info...

July First Friday: Outdoor Recreation

This July’s Feature Friday is all about celebrating and enjoying the great outdoor recreational opportunities in and around Cañon City.

A Sesquicentennial Celebration Concert

The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and the City of Cañon City proudly present a sesquicentennial celebration concert at the Elk Park Amphitheater at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park on Friday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m.

Join us under a canopy of stars for the ultimate bluegrass experience as we welcome Grammy Award winning artist Béla Fleck.

Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical jo...

Energy Franchise Committee Vacancy

Cañon City Council seeks residents and business owners to complete the Energy Franchise Committee.

An exciting opportunity exists for individuals who wish to serve on the Cañon City Energy Franchise Committee. Letters of Interest are being accepted for the following positions: 2-3 Cañon City Business Owners, and 1 Cañon...

Royal Cascade Seasonal Closure Begins June 1, 2022

The Royal Cascade trail will be closed from June 1, 2022 until August 1, 2022 for the bighorn sheep lambing season.

Cañon City's newest trail - Royal Cascade - offers hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers incredible views of the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River. But if you're looking to enjoy the trail, you'll need to plan your ...

Splash Pad Opening

We are excited to announce the splash pad opens up today at 11:00 a.m!

Summer Learning Program: Ocean of Possibilities

The Cañon City Public Library invites you and your family to join the excitement as they present “Ocean of Possibilities” as their 2022 Summer Learning Program.

The Cañon City Public Library encourages children and teens to stay active over the summer and have planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer long. Many children lose ground in reading skills over the summer and begin the sc...

Excellence in Financial Reporting

Congratulations to our Finance Department for being recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the US & Canada!

Cañon City wins 2022 Governor's Award

Cañon City was recognized during the Downtown Colorado Inc. IN THE GAME Conference for winning the 2022 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence in the Best Places Category for "A Step Back in Time: Fremont County National Bank"!

City Councilor Amy Schmisseur, City Administrator Ryan Stevens, and Economic Development Manager Rick Harrmann accept the 2022 Governor's Award for "Best Places".

Rhodes Avenue Updates

Rhodes Ave is temporarily closed to through traffic due to construction. Alternate routes are advised!

Donations Wanted for Library's Annual Silent Auction

The Cañon City Public Library is asking for handmade items for their Annual Silent Auction to raise funds and for prizes for the Summer Learning Program, "Oceans of Possibilities".

Donations will be accepted through the end of May. The auction runs throughout the summer during the Summer Learning Reading Program. Call 719.269.9020 for more information or drop your donation off at the Cañon City Public Library at 516 Macon...

Sewer Line Replacement Prior to 2A Road Reconstruction

If your private sewer service line is in need of replacement, now would be a good time to have it done prior to 2A work being completed this year.

2A Notice of Construction

2A road reconstruction will start this month on N 8th Street from Fairview Avenue to Barr Avenue and Allison Avenue from Yale Place to 15th Street.

Campground Reservations

We are pleased to announce that our online reservation system for East Ridge Campground is up and running.

This will make it easier for anyone to schedule their upcoming camping plans and time spent in Cañon City and the Royal Gorge Region! Reserve your spot today!

150th Sesquicentennial Proclamation

Ashley Smith, Cañon City Mayor, and City Council proclaimed 2022 as Cañon City's 150th Sesquicentennial Anniversary and Celebration during the Monday, April 4, 2022, City Council Meeting.

WHEREAS, in 1859, Canon City was laid out and the first log cabin was built on the west side of the hogbacks above Soda Springs, becoming platted in 1860; and, 

WHEREAS, in 1861, the First Territorial Legislature authorized the formation of Fremon...

Pothole Repair Requests

The City of Cañon City is receiving numerous requests for pothole repair.

When requests are received they are added to the maintenance list. A problem that we are encountering at this time is repair material is in short supply due to numerous supply chain issues. All pothole repair requests are being tracked and when material b...

Rhodes Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project

The City’s contractor will begin the reconstruction of the storm channel along Rhodes Avenue between East Main and Ute Street beginning the third week of February 2022.

The City’s contractor will begin the reconstruction of the storm channel along Rhodes Avenue between East Main and Ute Street beginning the third week of February 2022. Construction is planned through the end of December 2022. The project will e...

Cribbage Club

The Canon City Public Library will be hosting a Cribbage Club every Friday at 10 a.m. starting February 18th.

Free and open for all ages. Games Boards will be provided. For questions contact the library at 719.269.9020.

Story Swap Book Chat

Join the library's new book club!

"Story Swap –> Book Chat" is a new version of a book club where you read a book of YOUR choice and then come together on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. to share what you are reading. This is a great op...

Cañon City’s Sesquicentennial

The City of Cañon City turns 150 this year!

Cañon City was incorporated on April 2, 1872 and we plan to celebrate this milestone with a year of history, education, arts, and innovation. This year of celebration is supported by the City of Cañon City, Cañon City Cham...

Cañon City’s Sesquicentennial

This year of celebration is supported by the City of Cañon City, Cañon City Chamber of Commerce, the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, as well as the generous contributions of Cañon City residents, businesses, and organizations.

We have a n...

Relocation Guide

Thinking of making Cañon City your home? Download our Relocation Guide to learn more about our amazing community and all we have to offer.

See Click Fix

SeeClickFix is a web tool that allows citizens to report non-emergency neighborhood issues which are communicated to local government. Please be advised that this application is not to be used for emergencies. For urgent matters that require immediate att...