Red County Blue State podcast (March 17, 2026) - "The Crowsnest Controversy in Castle Pines." Hosted by Emily Suyet.

• Interview with PAAC discussing the issues that should concern every Castle Pines resident

• No clear plan for water or schools on the “island” annexation.

• Rushed process that needs more transparency—and a clear plan for water and schools.

The Douglas County Lantern (March 16, 2026) - "Castle Pines Considers Controversial Crowsnest Annexation"

• Details Castle Pines' previous encounters with Ventana Capital, explains the flagpole annexation and concerns about water

• Highlights the PAAC opposition & includes letters from Castle Rock and Parker Water & Sanitation.

The Denver Post (March 9, 2026) – "Resistance grows as developer seeks ‘flagpole’ annexation to Douglas County city for 3,650-home project" 

• Detailed article on the Crowsnest petition updates, flagpole annexation, and the PAAC organization and opposition to the development. 

• VT Crowfoot Valley Landco LLC's adjusted the parameters (5th revision) of the project based on opposition & feedback

• A possible ballot measure that would attempt to reverse any city approval

CBS Colorado (February 25, 2026) – "Controversial Crowsnest annexation in Colorado deemed eligible by Castle Pines" 

• Detailed article on the eligibility finding, flagpole annexation, and Parker opposition

• Same story with the video segment https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/controversial-crowsnest-annexation-deemed-eligible-by-castle-pines

Denver7 (KMGH) (February 25, 2026) – "Crowsnest annexation moves forward after contentious public hearing in Castle Pines" 

• Covers the packed hearing, resident opposition, and Council's approval of eligibility

• Same story, with on-air segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_mXY4TvjI

Douglas County News-Press (February 26, 2026) – "Crowsnest Annexation in Castle Pines moves forward to next step" 

• Local focus on public comments, bordering municipalities' concerns, and Council's eligibility vote

Denver7 (February 18, 2026) – "Neighbors speak out as Castle Pines considers annexing Crowsnest property for development" 

• Earlier coverage of initial concerns, including from Parker residents, wildlife, and traffic

• Same story as above, with video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUuggnoRXoI

Denver Business Journal (February 24, 2026) – "Castle Pines eyes 795-acre annexation that could bring 4000 homes to the area" 

• Subcription needed: Business-focused piece on the vote, developer VT Crowfoot Valley Landco LLC, and potential 4,000 homes)

Castle Pines Connection (January 28, 2026) – "Petition for development into Castle Pines" 

• Local community site recap of the petition resubmission, mapping error withdrawal, and initial hearing

The Douglas County Lantern (February 9, 2026) - "Following the Water: The County's Draft 2050 Water Plan"

• How growth in Douglas County will affect water for the future

• Comparisons with other cities in Denver

CBS Colorado (January 13, 2026) – "Castle Pines weighs annexation of Crowsnest property near Parker, as Colorado neighbors worry about wildlife" 

• Early coverage of wildlife concerns, Parker border issues, and the initial Council discussion