The El Paso County Assessor’s Office has completed its official Fire Damage Assessment for the 117 Fire. Here is a summary of both residential and non-residential improvements either damaged or destroyed by the fire: Number of properties: As such, the following breakdown of value loss is: Market Value Loss (Not-Prorated for tax year 2018):…
VIDEO: Explore Our Parks takes a look at Culturally Modified Trees in Fox Run Regional Park. Watch more Park videos here.
Do you have documents or other personal papers around the house that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands? There are limited spots open to take part in El Paso County’s LETTER RIP event and have the documents properly destroyed and help fight identity theft. The County’s Community Services Department Environmental Division announced that…
Garden Study School is open to the public. This two-day training is sponsored by The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Wednesday, May 2, classes will be held at the Colorado State University Extension building at 17 N. Spruce in Colorado Springs. Classes on Thursday, May 3, will be held at Summerland Gardens 124 E…
VIDEO: The El Paso County Department of Human Services hosted an event at Centennial Hall on April 18, 2018, to share information and resources about child trafficking. More information on the Department of Human Services and its resources is available here. More than 100 people attended an education and prevention event focused on child trafficking…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, April 19, honored the retirement of Ken Sanders with a Proclamation recognizing his more than 29 years in the Department of Human Services. “His dedication and leadership have been critical in the accomplishments at the Center of Fathering, which has worked with thousands…
Update: Recovery Information As residents affected by the 117 Fire that burned more than 40,000 acres in the Hanover area begin to return home and assess their personal needs, local nonprofits, El Paso County and El Paso County Public Health have resources that could be helpful in this time of need. The 117 Fire was…
Capturing rainwater from your roof is now legal in Colorado. Colorado State University Extension presents: Harvesting Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel. Rain water can be used to irrigate you garden or landscape. Registration for the workshop includes information on the specific guidelines of the law, how to site and distribute harvested water. Participants can…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners proclaimed April as National County Government Month in El Paso County. The Proclamation, on Thursday, April 12, was made in conjunction with the National Association of Counties (NACo) which represents county governments nationwide. The theme set by NACo for 2018 is “Serving the Underserved.” Board President Darryl Glenn read…
Drivers in El Paso County may spot blue and white signs with messages about child safety and the prevention of child abuse and neglect on roadways in El Paso County. The temporary signs will be installed in public rights-of-way in more than nine different locations around El Paso County. The signs will be on display…