Media Contacts

If you are a member of the news media please refer to the following list of media contacts specific to the subject of your inquiry.


Media Contact for Board of County Commissioners, all Administrative Departments, and the Department of Human Services

Douglas County strives to engage the media in our ongoing efforts to provide routine and reliable public access to and receipt of timely information about County government and the services we provide. Maintaining an open, transparent and accountable government requires an equally open, transparent and accountable relationship with media.

At the directive of the Douglas County Commissioners, the public affairs staff is committed to the distribution of accurate and timely information about County policies, programs, and services; improving access to and knowledge of the proceedings of County Government; facilitating means by which to engage the public in the process of government; and being a consistently reliable resource to print, broadcast and online news media.

Wendy Manitta Holmes, APR

Director of Public Affairs

303.660.7358 direct line

303.880.7785 cell phone

303.688.1293 FAX

wholmes@douglas.co.us

The fastest means to connect with Ms. Holmes is email.


Douglas County Sheriff Public Information Officer

Having trained and experienced Public Information Officers gives the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office an edge in delivering accurate, coordinated information to the news media and its citizens, in a timely and efficient manner.

Deputy Cocha Heyden

303.660.7586 direct line

cheyden@dcsheriff.net


Office of the District Attorney 18 Judicial District

The 18th Judicial District’s DA’s Office is committed to providing News Releases and Public Information in an accurate and timely manner.

Lori Rase

Director of Communications

720.874.8552 main phone


Tri-County Health Department

Dispensing information is just as important is dispensing medication. Clear communication is vital in every public health situation – to inform people of risk, to motivate healthy changes, and by providing accurate information. Tri-County Health Media Relations.

Gary Sky

Public Information Officer

7000 E. Belleview Ave. #301

Greenwood Village, CO 80111-1628

303.220.9200 main phone

303.846.6245 direct line

303.220.9208 FAX

gsky@tchd.org