El Paso County Planning Department Update
El Paso County Planning Department gave an update at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 1, 2018.
Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming in April
The El Paso County Community Services Department, Environmental Division will hold the first Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event for 2018 on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free to all El Paso and Teller county residents for the proper disposal of residential household hazardous waste items, large TVs, mattresses, tires, etc.…
County Finance Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the El Paso County Financial Services Department with its highest recognition, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting Program was established in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond minimum requirements of accepted accounting…
Economic Development’s New Office
El Paso County’s Economic Development Office recently moved to a new home on Vermijo Street in downtown Colorado Springs, improving convenience for employees and customer service.
Marksheffel Road South Project Wins ‘Best in Colorado’ Award
El Paso County and its construction partners won the 2018 Best in Colorado award in the Rural Highway New or Reconstruction Category. The County was honored for the Marksheffel Road South Improvement Project at a recent awards dinner held by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association. El Paso County shares the honor with Schmidt Construction and…
Counties Collaborate to Offer Residents Kiosk Vehicle Renewals
enewing your vehicle registration while away from home gets easier beginning Monday, March 5. Residents of 12 Colorado counties that offer the Colorado MVExpress kiosks will be able to renew in any of the participating counties. “We began offering self-service, secure kiosks as an option for El Paso County residents to renew their vehicle registration…
El Paso County Commissioners Mark Retirement of 32-year Public Works Employee Charles Mobley
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, recognized the retirement of Charles Mobley, expressing thanks in a Proclamation for Mobley’s 32 years of services as an employee of the Department of Public Works. El Paso County Highway Manager Troy Wiitala talked fondly of Mobley. “Public Service takes…
Commissioners Recognize Retirement of Shirley Rhodus After 35 Years in Human Services
After 35 years of service, a well known Department of Human Services worker is calling it a career. Shirley Rhodus was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, February 20. Commissioners recognized her retirement with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 35 years in the Department of…
Explore Our Parks: The Paint Mines
We’re taking a tour of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park. The park sits right outside of Calhan and is one of only three Hoodoos in the country. This place is beautiful and you should definitely go check it out.
El Paso County Extends Health Plan Benefits for Family of Fallen Deputy
Full Year of Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Benefits Preserved for Spouse and Children The El Paso County Health Plan Trust Board, at a special meeting today adopted an amendment to the Plan that will extend for one full year the healthcare, dental and vision benefits for the spouse and children of employees killed in…