This drone video gives you an awesome view of the Westside Avenue Action Plan project going on in between Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. The new bridge looks totally different from the air than it does from the ground. This roughly $35 Million project is still set to be complete by Dec. 2018.
VIDEO: The second wall of the bridge will start to get formed this week. Some smaller water lines will be going in near Ridge Rd, and with the two old buildings finally removed just west of the bridge, crews can move forward with building the south creek wall. Westside Avenue Action Plan: Colorado Avenue Update
VIDEO: Practicing safe sleep can be difficult, but your baby is worth it. A Public Service Announcement from the El Paso County Department of Human Services.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners honored the retirement of Rebecca “Becky” Atencio with a Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 22 years in the Department of Human Services. “Ms. Atencio has been a valuable asset to the Department of Human Services,” said Board President Pro Tem Mark Waller as he read the Proclamation into…
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? All of the workshops are listed online at www.pikespeaksbdc.org/workshops. The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in April: Monday, April 9, 2018 Introduction to SBDC Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559…
The community can learn more about Child Trafficking Prevention at 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, with “Chosen,” a movie hosted by El Paso County Department of Human Services at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave. The event features “Chosen,” a 20-minute film that tells the true story of two “all-American” teenage girls deceived…
El Paso County Parks has announced that the Rainbow Falls Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to the public until July 2018 for major renovations to the trails and parking area; and for significant upgrades adjacent to the falls. Renovations of Rainbow Falls Historic Site have been underway since El Paso County secured ownership of…
El Paso County Public Health and Colorado State University Extension offering Workshop for Water Well and Septic Owners. Do you get your water from an underground well? Do you have concerns about the quality of water your well is providing? This workshop will answer these questions and cover the most critical topics for water wells, including…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners honored 12 County employees with “Innovation Awards” at the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The program began in 2014 to encourage and reward a spirit of innovation among County employees. Award nominees are required to meet one of the following criteria: Innovative change in a current…
The UChooseCo campaign made a stop in El Paso County on Tuesday. The goal of the campaign is to educate unaffiliated voters on the new change to allow them to vote in Primary Elections. Here’s El Paso County Clerk & Recorder Chuck Broerman talking about the new change.