El Paso County participated in the statewide Risk Limiting Audit last Friday, July 6, and was able to complete it in the first round with 100% accuracy. This sophisticated post-election audit allows officials to compare a sample of paper ballots against digital tallies to verify results were tabulated correctly. Due to the high level of…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has updated the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) report for June, 2018. The report covers data from January to June on the new vehicles titled in El Paso County by make and body. “June’s numbers show a slight decline compared to last year,” said Clerk and Recorder…
VIDEO: El Paso County OEM held an Amateur Radio Field Day. Local ham radio operators competed to see how many radio contacts they can make around the world in 24 hours. The El Paso County Special Communications Unit is a volunteer team that provides auxiliary communications during fires, blizzards, severe weather, and any other time…
VIDEO: July is National Parks and Rec Month and we have all kinds of great events going on here in El Paso County. We’re at the Bear Creek Nature Center with a preview.
The El Paso County Elections Department will participate in the statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) Friday and Saturday, July 6-7. This sophisticated post-election audit allows officials to compare a sample of paper ballots against digital tallies to verify results were tabulated correctly. Due to the high level of statistical probability, this audit confirms election results…
We’re taking a look at the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park for our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. This is a great place to grow your own fresh vegetables and hang out with other gardeners. This garden does so well that a lot of the food is donated back to the…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2018 which includes: puppets, dragonflies, firefly hike, nature camp, a creek walk, and Black Forest Fire hike. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Firefly Celebration & Night…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by July 16, 2018. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking four Associate members. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues of physical variances related to the…
When the temperature soared to a record-high of 98 degrees last Wednesday, the El Paso County Highway Division re-evaluated grading operations on rural roads. It was determined that dry conditions had reduced the road graders’ effectiveness to smooth out the bumps on gravel roads and even when grading operations appeared to be working, improvements to…
Trap and skeet shooting enthusiasts can now sharpen their skills on a brand-new range at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (CMSC). County Commissioners joined with leaders from Fort Carson, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in brief ceremonies at noon today before the latest addition to the Complex was officially…