El Paso County and its construction partners won the 2018 Best in Colorado award in the Rural Highway New or Reconstruction Category. The County was honored for the Marksheffel Road South Improvement Project at a recent awards dinner held by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association. El Paso County shares the honor with Schmidt Construction and…
enewing your vehicle registration while away from home gets easier beginning Monday, March 5. Residents of 12 Colorado counties that offer the Colorado MVExpress kiosks will be able to renew in any of the participating counties. “We began offering self-service, secure kiosks as an option for El Paso County residents to renew their vehicle registration…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, recognized the retirement of Charles Mobley, expressing thanks in a Proclamation for Mobley’s 32 years of services as an employee of the Department of Public Works. El Paso County Highway Manager Troy Wiitala talked fondly of Mobley. “Public Service takes…
After 35 years of service, a well known Department of Human Services worker is calling it a career. Shirley Rhodus was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, February 20. Commissioners recognized her retirement with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 35 years in the Department of…
We’re taking a tour of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park. The park sits right outside of Calhan and is one of only three Hoodoos in the country. This place is beautiful and you should definitely go check it out.
Full Year of Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Benefits Preserved for Spouse and Children The El Paso County Health Plan Trust Board, at a special meeting today adopted an amendment to the Plan that will extend for one full year the healthcare, dental and vision benefits for the spouse and children of employees killed in…
On Wednesday, the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board honored five community donors as 2017 Partners in the Park with commemorative awards of appreciation. The Partners in the Park Program has brought in more than $140,000 to County Parks since it was started in 2009. 2017 Partners in the Park include: • Robert & Ellen Hostetler…
Residents in the Southern part of El Paso County will have a lot less traveling to reach economic assistance resources, especially when they need help with their EBT card. The El Paso County Department of Human Services is co-located at the Peak Vista Health Center in Fountain. Families in need can visit the office inside…
In response to citizen concerns that too many drivers are failing to comply with stop signs at an intersection in the Black Forest area, El Paso County has made some safety upgrades. The intersection is at Milam and Shoup Roads and the safety enhancements include: -New and bigger signage in both directions on Milam Road…
Fillmore Bridge to be Named for Pearl Harbor Survivor Don Stratton 2/1/18 An emotional Don Stratton rose from his seat on the floor of the Colorado State House of Representatives on Friday, January 26, 2018 to acknowledge the roar of applause coming from state lawmakers and visitors. The 95-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor looked around, raised…