Open House Meeting for the McLaughlin and Old Meridian Roundabout Project

This week, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, began exploratory work in support of upcoming construction at the McLaughlin Road, Old Meridian Road and Rolling Thunder Way intersection in the community of Falcon. Construction will begin on or after March 9, 2020. Work will consist of constructing a roundabout and associated approaches, as…

Region Selected for Project to Boost Support Services

Families and youths in three counties will eventually have access to more treatment and support services as a result of a state-funded pilot project. El Paso County took the lead in applying for a program that will boost resources in a three-county jurisdiction that includes Teller and Park Counties. The University of Denver will work…

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State Behavioral Health Task Force Schedules Testimony Event Feb. 26

The state Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) wants to hear from individuals about their experiences accessing behavioral health services to help direct improvements, and is leading an event Feb. 26 in El Paso County to collect public testimony. State staff know the system is working for some, but it’s not working for everyone. In order…

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Presidential Primary Election Ballots Mailed

The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed approximately 391,000 ballots to active registered Democratic, Republican and Unaffiliated voters for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election on March 3. This is Colorado’s first Presidential Primary since 2000. “This is an exciting election season,” said Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman. “This Presidential Primary Election, the…

County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Two-Hour Delay on Friday, February 7

All El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Combined Courts will have a two-hour delay on Friday, February 7, 2020, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. The delayed opening includes El Paso County Public Health, the Department of Human Services, the Pikes…

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Nature Centers Events February 2020

El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for February 2020 which includes: rabbits, raccoons, birds, a scavenger hunts, and STEM & Snow. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Rascally Rabbits Thursday, February 6, 10…