El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2019 which includes: photography, hikes, stories, trout, a tea party and a nature camp. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Forts & Fairies…
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Work includes construction of a free right turn lane from Monument Hill Road onto Woodmoor Drive, improvements to drainage along Crystal Creek and Monument Hill Road, and road reconstruction. Due to continued rain events and…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Regional Disaster Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by July 12, 2019. The Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity only and may provide assistance and counsel…
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin intersection improvements at the Struthers Road-Gleneagle Drive intersection. Work will consist of constructing a roundabout and associated approaches, as well as an underground drainage system and pedestrian improvements at the intersection and along the northeast side of Struthers Road. The intersection will remain open to traffic…
El Paso County is hosting a second round of meetings for citizens to provided feedback and talk to County planners about the new El Paso County Master Plan. Citizens are encouraged to attend one of the five meetings that is closest to the area in which they live. Schedule of Meetings: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday,…
VIDEO: The 2019 El Paso County Fair Queen, Mallory Link, visited with the Board of Commissioners to invite them to the County Fair, July 13-20. It’s the week you’ve been waiting for! The 2019 El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 13 through the Saturday, July 20. Come to the Fair for Camel Kingdom, Reptile…
With warmer weather upon us, the El Paso County Department of Public Works has begun its chip sealing and road striping operations on pre-determined roadways. The County asks drivers to be aware of some general information and a few dos and don’ts when encountering these work crews: CHIP SEALING … Chip sealing is a road…
The El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Range Riders and the organizers of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Thursday, June 6, 2019, regular meeting to celebrate this summer’s roster of events that help celebrate El Paso County’s and the Pikes Peak Region’s rich Western Heritage.
June 15th is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlights the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders, and encourages proactive response and prevention. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, June 6, recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a Proclamation. “Abuse, neglect…
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in June: Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Basics of Bookkeeping Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Fee: $30…