Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain and north of Hanover Road in southern El Paso County has reopened after new culverts were installed this week and the road has been paved. The roadway, which also serves as an emergency bypass for Interstate 25 had been washed out during torrential storms that pounded the area on…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder unveiled an innovative and modern paperless agenda management system, Agenda.NET™, at the County Commissioners regular meeting this morning. The upgrade includes more user-friendly tools to better serve the public and staff. “Agenda.NET™ provides an innovative, transparent and modern agenda management system,” said Clerk to the Board Supervisor, Kristy…
El Paso County Public Health and partnering community agencies are announcing the launch of a new countywide campaign, Man Therapy, targeted at reducing the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. The launch, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, will take place Thursday, September 13 at 9 a.m. at the El Paso County Board of…
VIDEO: If you like to hike and fish, check out our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. It features Willow Springs Ponds down on the south side of the County. It’s a great place to fish of course, but it also has some great trails.
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 September: Monday, September 10, 2018 Introduction to SBDC Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mountain Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 59 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Fee:…
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. was appointed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve on the Colorado Board of Veterans’ Affairs. The announcement came Thursday, Sept. 6 as the Governor announced appointments to six Boards and Commissions. After learning of his appointment, Commissioner Gonzalez said, “As El Paso County is host to five…
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the ongoing need for all residents to be prepared in case of wildfire, flood, blizzard or other emergency. At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Board proclaimed September 2018 as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read the Proclamation into the record on Thursday, stating,…
Colorado State University Extension presents Preserve the Season: Salsa Class. Learn how to make salsa in our hands-on class and take a jar home! You will also receive – straight from the farm – a box full of Colorado vegetables, for making your own batch of salsa at home! Salsa can be a fun and…
VIDEO: State and local leaders held a ground breaking ceremony for the I-25 Gap project on Aug. 30. For more information on the I-25 Gap project, go to CDOT’s webpage at https://www.codot.gov/projects/i25-south-gap Gov. John Hickenlooper led a groundbreaking ceremony for the I-25 South Gap project Aug. 30, officially kicking off construction. Joining Gov.…
The El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta to repave South Academy Boulevard U.S. Highway 115 to B Street in southern Colorado Springs. Weather permitting, the project that will also include repaving of adjacent on and off ramps will begin Monday, Sept. 10 and is expected to be completed at…