The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department is asking area residents to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning as they work to recover and rebuild from recent hail storms. Buildings throughout the Pikes Peak region have been pummeled by severe weather in recent weeks. Inspectors with Regional Building are noticing…
The Temporary Hail Assistance Center at the Citizens Service Center has had long lines since opening this morning and all funds have now been expended. No new applications can be taken. Thank you to the El Pomar Foundation for the generous donation that has helped out hundreds of people in our community.
William J. Hybl, Chairman and CEO El Pomar Foundation, and the El Pomar Board of Trustees have generously provided a second $250,000 gift to provide grants to individuals to assist with uninsured losses and help offset insurance deductibles resulting from the catastrophic recent flooding and hail. People who live, work in, or were visiting the…
People in Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Teller County who were impacted by unprecedented hail and flood damage from severe weather during July and August 2018 may apply for assistance. People who live, work in, or were visiting the damaged area can qualify for financial assistance where other financial support is not available from…
The Pikes Peak Library District is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. Applications for the open position are due by 9:59 p.m. on September 5, 2018. The Board of Trustees of the Pikes Peak Library District acts as the governing body of the library. Its…
The National Weather Service today is forecasting more severe thunderstorms, hail, and flash flooding likely for parts of El Paso County. El Paso County joins other area governments, public safety agencies and public service partners in working together to mitigate flood risks and respond to any flood incidents when they occur. However, it really is…
Due to lingering issues with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Governor’s Office of Information Technology rollout of a new computer system, Colorado DRIVES, El Paso County citizens are encouraged to use online services at mydmv.colorado.gov, to avoid extended waits in motor vehicle offices. There are 34 online services available to allow individuals…
Repairs to a section of Old Pueblo Road that washed out during a torrential thunderstorm last month are in the works, but it will likely take longer than originally expected. El Paso County Public Works has procured two large concrete box culverts and is currently working with utilities providers to move underground lines to begin…
The Colorado State University Extension is offering another great workshop and this one could help you stock your pantry with your very own canned goods. The workshop is called Intro to Canning: Water Bath Canning. Learn how to safely can high acid foods in this hands-on workshop. The boiling water canning method can be used to…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just awarded El Paso County Public Health with a major award for it’s work with breastfeeding mothers. El Paso County Public Health is one of three Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies in Colorado among a select number of agencies in the nation to receive such an…