El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2018 which includes: nature camp, crawdads, tea party and volunteers. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Mysterious Muskrats Thursday & Saturday, August 2 & 4,…
All El Paso County Motor Vehicle Offices will be upgrading to the new State DRIVES computer system to improve customer service August 1 – 5. The following services will not be available statewide: August 1-5 All Colorado title and registration services, including motor vehicle registration renewal*, vehicle titling, and ownership transfers *Vehicle registration renewal is…
Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County. We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning that has been allowed in the past. Our county has various topographical features where some terrain may experience large amounts of moisture, but other portions…
Colorado State University Extension presents its Annual Peach Sale. El Paso County is bringing in a limited supply of Colorado Western Slope Stone-Free Organic Peaches. Order a box for your food preservation needs or share a box with your neighbor or friends. Peaches must be pre-ordered by August 21st by 5:00 pm. 10 lb. box –…
Something positive has come from all the recent rain in the region: There is enough moisture for the El Paso County Highway Division to work on grading rural gravel roads. Starting today, Department of Public Works drivers will be working overtime operating four graders to address maintenance on roads. After record heat and dry days…
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 August: Thursday, August 02, 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…
El Paso County Highway crews wrapped up paving on the Ellicott Highway bridge north of Speer Road in the eastern El Paso County and the road was reopened to travelers right on schedule. El Paso County Public Works replaced the bridge deck beginning in early May. The bridge project lasted 12 weeks as expected. “The completion…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, recognized the retirement of Randy Queen, expressing thanks for his 27 years with the Department of Public Works. “Mr. Queen’s knowledge and service has contributed greatly to the ongoing success of the Highway Division and his expertise, commitment, experience and resourcefulness…
The City of Colorado Springs made a big announcement on July 25 about the City for Champions project. A new stadium for the Switchbacks soccer team and a new ice arena for Colorado College will be built downtown. The stadium is to be located at the corner of Cimarron and Sahwatch. The arena will be located…
“We have a higher percentage of services per veteran than any other Veterans Service Office in the state,” said Commissioner Pro Tem Mark Waller. “That’s a great testament to all of the work Carl McDaniel has put into his team.” The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, recognized…