“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…
Colorado State University Extension presents The Mediterranean Diet. Colorado State University has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious…
An improved drainage structure has been planned for Old Pueblo Road as El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe thunderstorm that swept through the area Monday and into Tuesday. A lot of water rushed through the Westside Avenue Action Plan project area in a…
The Westside Avenue Action Plan took a beating from the storm on Monday, July 23, 2018, but all is well and the project continues to move forward after the cleanup.
Due to the water damage and the clean up from Monday’s storm, Fountain Creek Nature Center will be closed starting Wednesday, July 25, until further notice.
El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe thunderstorm that swept through the area Monday afternoon and continued, particularly in the southern part of the County, into the early morning hours Tuesday. Old Pueblo Road washout Storm damage led to injuries to three people…
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 in office motor vehicle registration renewal*, vehicle titling, International Registration Plan (IRP) and…
Stage I Fire Restrictions for all the unincorporated areas of El Paso County as of July 24, 2018. The Stage I Fire Restrictions shall go into effect immediately and the following are prohibited: 1. Open burning, excepting fires and campfires within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds; charcoal grills and wood…
Damage and debris removal begins in areas hit hardest by storms. El Paso County Office of Emergency Management situation update 7:20 p.m. Highway 24 still closed both directions between Cascade and Cliff Dwellings exit due to water and debris on the roadway Heavy damage reported to gravel roads throughout the Ute Pass Area – El…
Storm hits Ute Pass area hardest; El Paso County Office of Emergency Management activated for area flooding. Situation update 5:20 p.m.: Emergency Operations Center Activated at 4:10 p.m. Manitou low lying areas evacuated and flooding reported along Canon Avenue Highway 24 Westbound Closed in Ute Pass due to flooding Evacuation Center established at First Congregational…