Due to scheduling conflicts the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings for next Tuesday (September 25) and next Thursday (September 27, 2018) have been canceled. El Paso County Commissioners will be joining other business, civic and government leaders for meetings in Washington, D.C. next week. The annual “DC Fly-in” is organized by the Greater…
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder will send approximately 4,100 ballots for the General Election to voters classified under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) by the end of day on Friday, September 21, (statutory requirement is September 22). These voters with special circumstances include military and their dependents living out of…
Colorado State University Extension offers Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom. Bulbs planted in fall are a great source of early spring blooms. Come learn the lowdown on what to buy, where to plant, how to plant and the best ways to care for tulips, daffodils and crocus. Class will also include information on some…
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is hiring Temporary Election Judges for the 2018 General Election. Positions provide short-term support during the elections process – dates, locations, and hours vary. The hourly wages for these positions is $10.50 per hour and have various assignment lengths from three days up to five weeks. Dates range…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by October 3, 2018. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is currently seeking one…
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class Featuring Okra. If you love pickled vegetables and relish, come learn to make your own. You will learn to safely water bath can pickles, relish and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where you will water bath can a jar of farm fresh okra to take home…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by October 1, 2018. The Highway Advisory Commission reviews and comments on issues relating to the management and operation of the Transportation Division and makes recommendations…
VIDEO: We followed two balloon crews from the 2018 Labor Day Lift Off. The first was the Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah balloon crew. The second was the Wind Whisperer Balloon Crew.
El Paso County citizens have until Friday, September 21, to submit pro/con comments for County Question 1A on the November 6, 2018 ballot, in order for those comments to be included in the ballot issue notice (C.R.S. 1-7-901(4)). “Citizens have the opportunity to comment on the important issues that are before voters this November,” said…
RMS Utilities, Inc will be doing work at the intersection of Fountain Road and Pikes Peak Highway Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This intersection will be closed for approximately 12 hours each day as crews connect customer water services to a new water line that was installed in…