News & Announcements

Posted on: March 22, 2023

Traffic Restrictions for Cave Creek Bike Week: March 24th – April 2nd

Bike Week

During Cave Creek Bike Week, traffic will be restricted to a single lane in both directions throughout the Town Core. The event spans two weekends, and lane closures will take place on Saturday, 3/25 and Sunday, 3/26 & Saturday, 4/1 and Sunday, 4/2.
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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: March 22, 2023

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED WASHES

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Due to rain, washes are seeing increased flow and higher elevations. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED WASHES! Use extreme caution. 

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Brush Drive-Thru & Dropoff

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Debris, such as weeds, leaves, brush, and small branches that are around your home, could be the primary source of wildfire fuel.

To support the community in creating defensible space in their yards for fire prevention, the Town of Cave Creek is hosting an...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Please Avoid Trails when Wet or Muddy

Do Not Use Wet Trails Square

Friendly reminder to please avoid using Town trails when they are wet or muddy. Many people ask WHY the Town does not want the public to use the Town’s trails when they are wet. The reason is that it causes damage, as you can see in this picture. Damage l...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: March 7, 2023

New Video Library

News and Announcements New Video Library

We have a brand-new video library where we’ll be posting educational and informative videos about the Town of Cave Creek.

To kick it off, we have a video about the Town’s jurisdictional boundaries and another on the Town’s zon...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: September 14, 2022

Water Forum Video

Cave Creek Water Forum

The Town of Cave Creek held a special 2-hour Water Forum for our community on September 13 at Town Hall. The Forum was held because the main source of surface water supplies for both Cave Creek and Desert Hills is from the Colorado River, which is in a pr...

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Posted on: May 5, 2022

Cave Creek Wildland Fires: Two Years Ago

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PRESS RELEASE  Date: May 5, 2022 For Immediate Release

Cave Creek Wildland Fires: Two Years Ago

 

Cave Creek, AZ— Two years have passed since the devastating May 2020 fires in Cave Creek, Arizona. Togeth...

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Posted on: February 9, 2022

Utility Alert _ Regarding Will Serve Letters Outside Town Municipal Limits

Utility Notice

Re: Availability of New Water Service for Parcels with Will Serve Letters outside Town Municipal Limits

 

On December 20, 2021, the Cave Creek Town Council adopted the 2021 Water Resources Policy.  The adoption occurred after several publi...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: July 11, 2022

Maricopa County Changes to Green Waste Disposal for Cave Creek Transfer Station

Maricopa County Green Waste Event

Starting on July 1, 2022, the Maricopa County Waste Resources & Recycling Division's Transfer Stations will no longer accept bulk green waste year-round.

  • After this date, green waste and bulk lumber disposal will be offered every quarter.&...
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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Town of Cave Creek May 2022 Newsletter

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Click here to View and Enjoy the Town of Cave Creek's Newsletter which includes announcements and resources. Also available in print at Town Hall.

 

To subscribe to electronic news and alerts please visit www.CaveCreekAZ.gov/NotifyMe

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Posted on: January 7, 2022

Cave Creek accepted into Regional Automatic Aid system

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PRESS RELEASE January 7, 2022For Immediate Release

 

 

Cave Creek accepted into Regional Automatic Aid system

 

Cave Creek, AZ— On January 7th, 2022, notice was given to the Town of Cave Creek and the Dais...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: January 3, 2022

Grand Opening of Cave Creek Fire Station

Image of Mayor Bunch Cutting the Ribbing for the Grand Opening of the Fire Department, 2022

The Town of Cave Creek and Daisy Mountain Fire District celebrated the grand opening of Cave Creek Station #1 / DMFD Station # 147 today, January 3rd, 2022. Mayor Ernie Bunch and Brian Moore, Board Chairman of Daisy Mountain Fire District, kicked-off the ...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: December 29, 2021

Council Approves 2021 Water Policy Changes

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PRESS RELEASE

December 28, 2021

 

 

 

Council Approves 2021 Water Policy Changes

 

 

CAVE CREEK, AZ At the Regular Council Meeting on December 20th, 2021, Town Council voted to approve changes to the Town’s water poli...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: December 22, 2021

Grand Opening: Cave Creek Fire Department January 3rd

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PRESS RELEASE  December 22, 2021 For Immediate Release

 

Grand Opening: Town of Cave Creek Fire Department

 

 

Cave Creek, AZ— On January 3rd from 7:30 am – 11:00 am the public is welcome to join t...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: December 22, 2021

Cave Creek General Plan Receives Award

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In 2021, the American Planning Association awarded the Town of Cave Creek with Best Comprehensive General Plan for Jurisdiction Population 49,999 or less.  The Cave Creek Planning Department coordinated updates to the General Plan along...

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Posted on: December 15, 2021

Press Release: GFOA awards Certificate of Achievement to Town of Cave Creek

Press Release 2021

(Chicago, Illinois)—Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Town of Cave Creek for its annual comprehensive financial repo...

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Posted on: December 14, 2021

Notice: Use of Bicycles Now Prohibited in Canyon Ridge Estates Subdivision

Text reading trails, parks, and open spaces over Cave Creek town seal.

As of December 15, 2021:  

Pursuant to a ruling from the Maricopa County Superior Court in Case No. CV2019-052824, bicycles are not allowed to be used on the public trails within the Canyon Ridge Estates Subdivision. The decision may be appealed, ...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: November 29, 2021

Cave Creek Celebrates Graduating Class of Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Firefighters

Fire and Medical Graduating Class Recruits 21-3

PRESS RELEASE

November 29, 2022

For Immediate Release 

Cave Creek Celebrates Graduating Class of Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Firefighters 

Cave Creek, AZ— On Friday, November 19thDaisy Mountain Fire and Medi...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: November 24, 2021

Press Release: Cave Creek Funds Fire Department

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 PRESS RELEASE November 24, 2021 For Immediate Release

 

Cave Creek to Fully Fund Its New Fire Department

 

 

Cave Creek, AZ— The Mayor and Town Council of Cave Creek agreed at a special ...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: November 10, 2021

Special Town Council Meeting: Fire and EMS Services Budget-related Presentation

Special Council Meeting at 6pm on Nov 22

On Monday, November 22nd, at 6 pm during a Special Council Meeting at Town Hall the Town’s economic and financial consultants, Rounds Consulting Group and Pat Walker, will provide a review of current fiscal trends including an evaluation of the Town’s abi...

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Posted on: September 30, 2021

Town of Cave Creek begins Fire Permitting and Inspections Processes October 1st, 2021

Cover Page Press Release on Fire Inspection and Permitting

PRESS RELEASE

September 30, 2021

For Immediate Release

 

 

 

 

Town of Cave Creek begins Permitting and Inspections Processes

 for Sprinkler and Fire Alarms Friday October 1st 

 

 

CAVE CREEK, A...

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Posted on: October 18, 2021

Fire and Emergency Service Presentation: Regular Council Meeting, October 18th

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Click here to view the October 18th Regular Council Meeting Agenda, which includes the following outline on a presentation being given by Rounds Consulting Group on fire and emergency related services for the Town of Cave Creek. 

 

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Press Release: Cave Creek Fire Service Agreement Approved

Press Release: Cave Creek Fire Service Agreement Approved

PRESS RELEASEOctober 7, 2021For Immediate Release

 

 

Cave Creek Fire Service Agreement Approved

 

The Town of Cave Creek and Daisy Mountain Fire District took another major step towards the goal of improving both local and regional ...

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Posted on: September 9, 2021

Arizona's Family on Cave Creek Fire and Emergency Service

News and Announcements: Fire & Emergency Services Sept 9 2021

 Jason Barry on Arizona's Family covering developments regarding Fire and Emergency Service Protection for the Town of Cave Creek: 

Click here for the Article.Click here for video on  Youtube:

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: August 17, 2021

Dedication Ceremony at Spur Cross September 13th Celebrating 20+ years

Image of Spur Cross Memorial at Spur Cross Conservation Area

You are invited to join The Town of Cave Creek on September 13th at 10am, as we commemorate the acquisition of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area which happened 20+ years ago, with the unveiling of The Spur Cross Memorial created and donated by Council Me...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: September 2, 2021

Mayor Ernie Bunch Recognized for 16 Years of Service by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Mayor Bunch receives award from the League of Arizona Cities for 16 Years of Service

Mayor Ernie Bunch has been recognized by 

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns 

for his 16 Years of Service to the Town of Cave Creek. 

Thank you for your service Mayor Bunch.

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: August 18, 2021

Fire and Emergency Service Protection: Cave Creek to Lease & Purchase Fire Station

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PRESS RELEASE

DATE: August 18, 2021 

Fire and Emergency Service Protection: 

Cave Creek to Lease and Purchase Fire Station   

 

CAVE CREEK, AZ  The Town Council is moving forwar...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: May 20, 2021

Fire Safety Permit Needed for All Spark Generating Activity: Welding, Grinding, Open Flames...

Fire Safety Permit Needed for All outdoor spark generating activities to include welding & grinding

 Familiarize with Cave Creek Stage I and Stage II Restrictions

 

PERMITTING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SPARK-GENERATING ACTIVITY

November 2, 2020 the Town of Cave Creek updated its Stage I and Stage II Fire Restrictions. With ongoing drought and ...

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Cave Creek News & Announcements
Posted on: May 25, 2021

Whispering Hills becomes Cave Creek's first Firewise/USA Community

Whispering Hills HOA accepting recognition as first Firewise community in Cave Creek

 

During this past May, two key things happened regarding Fire Safety and Awareness for the Town of Cave Creek:

 

Firstly, on the evening of May 19th, the Whispering Hills Community at 36th Street and Carefree Highway was officially recogni...

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