Four new members of the El Paso County Department of Public Works team graduated Thursday, April 26, 2018 from the Entry Level Maintenance Worker Training Program. Darren Snow, Jason Schuck, Kesomi Moala and Siobain McClure were celebrated by the Department of Public Works at a graduation ceremony at the Charles C. “Chuck” Brown Transportation Complex…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday proclaimed April 29th through May 3rd, 2018, as Small Business Week. Special events and workshops begin Sunday. “National Small Business Week recognizes the many contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners,” said Commissioner Stan VanderWerf as he read the Proclamation into the…
El Paso County Public Works will be doing bridge deck replacement work along Ellicott Highway between Scott Road and Speer Road starting in April 30, 2018. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take about 12 weeks. Motorists are encouraged to use Scott, Guthrie and Speer Roads as detours during construction. These gravel routes through neighborhoods…
Colorado State University Extension offers Vegetable Gardening Seminar. This seminar is brimming with gardening education, hints and troubleshooting information. Learn the foundation principles needed for vegetable gardening ground up. Presentations and Q&A sessions with Colorado Master Gardeners. Topics include: · Garden planning and layout · Soil essentials · Choosing plants · Which veggies to start…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized Thursday, May 3, 2018, as the National Day of Prayer with a Proclamation supporting an American tradition that dates back to 1775. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read the Proclamation into record, echoing words from a Resolution of Congress read by President Harry Truman in 1952. That Congressional Resolution…
The El Paso County Assessor’s Office has completed its official Fire Damage Assessment for the 117 Fire. Here is a summary of both residential and non-residential improvements either damaged or destroyed by the fire: Number of properties: As such, the following breakdown of value loss is: Market Value Loss (Not-Prorated for tax year 2018):…
VIDEO: Explore Our Parks takes a look at Culturally Modified Trees in Fox Run Regional Park. Watch more Park videos here.
Do you have documents or other personal papers around the house that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands? There are limited spots open to take part in El Paso County’s LETTER RIP event and have the documents properly destroyed and help fight identity theft. The County’s Community Services Department Environmental Division announced that…
Garden Study School is open to the public. This two-day training is sponsored by The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Wednesday, May 2, classes will be held at the Colorado State University Extension building at 17 N. Spruce in Colorado Springs. Classes on Thursday, May 3, will be held at Summerland Gardens 124 E…
VIDEO: The El Paso County Department of Human Services hosted an event at Centennial Hall on April 18, 2018, to share information and resources about child trafficking. More information on the Department of Human Services and its resources is available here. More than 100 people attended an education and prevention event focused on child trafficking…