Adrienne McMillian was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 28, marking her retirement from the El Paso County Department of Human Services after 21 years. “Mrs. McMillian was instrumental in helping others achieve excellence,” said President Pro Tem Mark Waller as he read the Proclamation into…
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in July: Thursday, July 05, 2018 Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Mountain Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak…
VIDEO: Doug Price, President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presented the Destination Master Plan today at the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners.
Sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) takes the lives of more than 50 babies in Colorado each year. One of the main causes for SUID is accidental suffocation from infant sleep in an unsafe environment, such as the couch or a parent’s bed. The death rate by accidental suffocation in infants is increasing nationally. In El…
Drought conditions impact farmers and ranchers. Often times, weather related decisions alter production decisions including purchasing feed, selling cows or changing production schemes. These decisions can have financial and tax implications. Colorado State University has tax information available to farmers and ranchers to assist in decision making under stressful conditions. It is important that producers…
Presentation of the 2017 Financial Statement Audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) 2017 Single Audit
Before hearing emotional words from several of her managers and colleagues, Susan Bellotti said, “It’s been an honor and a privilege to work for El Paso County. When DHS hired me in November of 1993, it was truly an answer to prayer and I’ve been thankful for my job ever since. I’m thankful to God…
Seniors, caregivers and professionals listen as El Paso County Department of Human Services Deputy Executive Director Chris Garvin speaks Friday, June 15, for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Silver Key Senior Services. Nearly 70 seniors, caregivers and professionals attended workshops Friday, June 15, for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. El Paso County Department of…
Colorado State University Extension presents The Mediterranean Diet. Colorado State University has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious…
The severe overnight hail storm that destroyed roofs, stripped trees and shattered glass in parts of El Paso County on the morning of Wednesday, June 13, 2018, is also being blamed for killing a large number of fish in a popular pond at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife assessed the fish kill…