VIDEO – El Paso Planning and Community Development staff gave a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 13, 2018, about the development of the County’s Water Master Plan. The County is currently in the process of updating the Water Master Plan. Please take the opportunity to view and comment on the development…
Calling all Holiday Light Engineers! The El Paso County Fair & Events Center is hosting a Holiday Light Display Competition. Sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, the contest has four divisions that will vie for trophies and a cash prize. The Christmas Light Competition event is being held in conjunction with the Calhan Christmas Parade of…
With cold temperatures and icy, snowy weather upon us in the Pikes Peak Region, El Paso County Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Works would like to share some winter-weather tips for driving and personal preparedness, both in your care and at home. SAFETY FIRST WHEN TRAVELING DURING WINTER WEATHER ……
El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, the offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney, El Paso County Public Trustee and El Paso County Combined Courts will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day.…
Colorado State University Extension presents Intro to Pressure Canning. Learn the steps to safely can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dial gauge test. Bring your canner lid or just the dial gauge. Take home your own pressure canned vegetable. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office continues to process voted ballots for the 2018 General Election. An update will be posted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, to the Election Night Reporting site. Approximately 82% of all ballots cast have been tabulated and the remaining percentage is not expected to affect the…
The County Commissioners will review the latest version of the County’s 2019 Balanced Budget on Nov. 8 during the fourth budget hearing of the season. The Commissioners are expected to give staff final directions before they convene on Nov. 29, 2018 to approve the budget. Board of County Commissioners President Darryl Glenn said, “It is…
Colorado State University Extension presents Fermentation Technique Class: Featuring Sauerkraut and Kimchi. If you love sauerkraut and kimchi; we can teach you to how to make your own. During our hands-on workshop learn the art and science behind fermentation. You’ll discover that many foods from around the world are fermented. We will share unique and…
El Paso County hosted two Halloween themed events, Haunted Fall Fest at the Fair & Events Center and Ghouls and Stools at Bear Creek Dog Park.
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will open 13 additional Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) Monday, November 5. These Phase II centers, along with the 15 already opened in Phase I, bring the total to 28 VSPCs operating throughout the county to service voting needs through Tuesday’s election. Phase I VSPCs will…