The Official Newsletter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado
eIssue December 2025 |
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Mayor's MessageMayor George Lantz invites residents to join us at the Mayor's Holiday Lighting this Saturday at City Hall and concludes his Celebrating 75 series. Read the November Mayor's Message.
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City Council Takes Oath of OfficeAt the November 17 City Council Meeting, the newly elected Greenwood Village City Councilmembers were sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Shifrin. Each council member will serve a two-year term. Representing District 1, Councilmember Ann Nelson was re-elected for her second term and Councilmember Paul Wiesner was re-elected for his third term. District 3 Councilmembers Libby Barnacle and Donna Johnston were re-elected for their fourth and final terms. District 4 Councilmember Tom Stahl was re-elected for his third term. District 2 Councilmembers Jay Schneiderman and Bob Doyle and District 4 Councilmember Katrin Mezger are Greenwood Village’s newly elected officials, filling seats that were term-limited. Additionally, Councilmember Libby Barnacle was elected Mayor Pro Tem by a council vote. She will serve as Mayor Pro Tem until the next municipal election in November 2027. Congratulations to the 2025-2027 Greenwood Village City Councilmembers and thank you for your service to the community!
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Apply Now for Police Citizens AcademyThe Greenwood Village Police Department is excited to announce the start of its Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This informative and engaging program will run every Thursday evening through May 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall. The Citizens Police Academy aims to educate community members about the vital role of law enforcement and its impact on the community. Each three-hour session will cover a wide range of topics, featuring presentations and demonstrations from specialized units. Participation is free and open to anyone over 18. Learn more and apply today. |
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911 Center Ranks Overall Best Performer Across Five Agencies Greenwood Village Police Department’s 911 Center has been recognized as the best-performing agency in the Arapahoe County 911 Authority for the first three quarters of 2025. The GVPD 911 Center achieved an impressive average quarterly score of 99.92%, demonstrating near-perfect compliance, detailed call documentation, and exceptional consistency across all three quarters. Quality assurance scores assess factors such as professional tone, caller verification, documentation accuracy, and overall record quality. This accomplishment is a testament to the skill, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated by 911 Center staff every day. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! |
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K-9 Miner to Retire After Seven Years of ServiceThe Greenwood Village Police Department is bidding a fond farewell to K-9 Miner, who will retire at the end of December after seven years of dedicated service with the department. Corporal Juan Villalva has served as Miner’s handler since April 2018, when the GVPD acquired the dog as part of its K-9 Unit. Miner will continue to live with Villalva’s family, transitioning from a working dog to a family pet. Villalva looks forward to taking Miner for walks and welcoming him back into the home with his family and other dogs. “The family loves him,” Villalva said. “He loves being part of our pack.” Villalva was promoted to Corporal in September. In his new role, he’ll serve as a supervisor, providing administrative support and oversight of the K-9 Unit. “When I first joined the K-9 Unit, my goal was to ensure we had a wellrespected and trusted team,” Villalva said. “When Miner retires, that will allow me to focus solely on the supervisorial work and continue to maintain that level of excellence.” Miner, a Belgian Tervuren, will turn 9 in March. His specialized training in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension made him a vital asset to the GVPD. Over the years, he has assisted with hundreds of service calls, both in Greenwood Village and in support of several nearby law enforcement agencies. We would like to wish Miner a happy retirement and offer our heartfelt thanks for his commitment to keeping the community safe and taking illegal drugs off the streets!
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Holiday Tree RecyclingGreenwood Village offers holiday tree recycling pickup to residents of single-family homes from December 29 through January 16, 2026. Residents may place their trees curbside on their regularly scheduled trash day and crews will collect them the following day. Please make sure the trees are separate from your household trash and all decorations have been removed. For more information about the Holiday Tree Recycling program, email Parks, Trails, and Recreation or call 303-486-5773. After January 16, holiday trees can be disposed of by coordinating a Large Item Pick Up with Public Works. Large Item Pick Up is a free service for residents, but they must call ahead to schedule a date and time. Learn more about Large Item Pick Up.
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ArapAlertSign Up Today for Emergency AlertsThe Greenwood Village Police Department (GVPD) and the Arapahoe County 911 Authority, along with partner agencies, have announced major upgrades to ArapAlert, the County’s emergency notification and 911 enhancement system that helps keep residents informed and first responders better prepared during emergencies. ArapAlert allows residents to receive timely alerts about wildfires, evacuations, hazmat incidents, shelter-in-place orders, and other emergency situations via phone call, text message, email, and mobile app push notification. GVPD encourages all who live or work in Arapahoe County to sign up for these alerts. Learn more and sign up today.
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Recreation Reimbursement ReminderGreenwood Village offers a recreation reimbursement to residents of up to $550 per household annually. This program is applicable to primary residences only. The deadline for submitting 2025 receipts for reimbursement is January 15, 2026. How to submit:- Online: Submit your form and receipts for 2025 online by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2026.
- Drop off: Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, by 5 p.m. on January 15.
- Mail in: City of Greenwood Village, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village 80112. Mailed requests must be postmarked by January 15 (Note: putting the form in your mailbox does not guarantee it will be postmarked that day).
Learn more about the Recreation Reimbursement program, view qualifying agencies and more.
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Mayor's Holiday LightingSaturday, December 6, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Join Mayor George Lantz and the City Council as they light up City Hall with festive holiday fun, featuring warm beverages, live music, and a visit from Santa Claus. Get tickets. Festival of Lights CelebrationThursday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Chabad Jewish Center of South Metro Denver will host the annual Festival of Lights Celebration on Thursday, December 18, at Greenwood Village City Hall. All are welcome to enjoy Chanukah crafts, gifts, latkes, donuts and the lighting of the giant Menorah of Freedom. View all upcoming events |
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Arts and Recreation Programs
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Curtis Center Closing in January for RenovationsThe Curtis Center for the Arts will be closed beginning Monday, December 22, for maintenance and renovations. The current exhibit, "Curtis Creates," will be on view until December 20. The Center will reopen on Monday, February 2, 2026, with a brand-new exhibit, “Youth Art Month.” We appreciate your patience during this closure as the Center will receive upgrades to enhance the visitor experience. The project includes refinishing the floors, repainting the walls, upgrading the facility’s storage, and remodeling the basement kitchen. We look forward to welcoming you to the new and improved Curtis Center in 2026! Learn more. Register for art programs
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Register Today for Winter RecreationThe weather may be getting colder, but our recreation programs are heating up! From Dodgeball and Winter Break Sports programs to a special Snow Queen & Princess Story Time and Marshmallow Madness, there's plenty of fun to be had for all ages. Register for recreation programs
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