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Take the Master Plan Survey

Whether you live in Southeast Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take Our Survey! “El Paso County is launching an initiative to develop a new County Master Plan,” said Dossey. “A Master Plan has such a broad…

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Nature Center Events and Programs for August 2019

El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2019 which includes: frogs, crawdads, monarchs, moonlight hike, and a fundraiser. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Nature N’Art Thursday, August 1, 9:00-10:30…

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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

A bat was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 10th animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. Rabies is more common in the summer months, and El Paso County Public Health urges people to protect their pets and families by taking the precautions listed below. Rabies is…

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Public Works Checking Drainages

The recent series of heavy rains have impacted several areas of El Paso County. The El Paso County Department of Public Works is experiencing a larger than normal number of service requests for culvert inspections and drainage cleaning. Public Works is addressing the service requests in the order they are received unless there is a…

Gonzalez to Host July 31 Town Hall

El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Colorado Centre Metro District Fire Department at 4770 Horizon View Drive, Colorado Springs. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to hear the thoughts of people from my district and learn more…