July 31, 2020 – El Paso County Public Health is partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), El Paso County Board of Commissioners, City of Colorado Springs, and the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC to develop strategies to curb the spread of COVID-19. Over the past few months, CDPHE has…
El Paso County DHS staff recognized for efforts to meet and surpass goals. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) on Wednesday recognized El Paso County for 2019 C-Stat Distinguished Performance. The county’s outstanding performance efforts were tied to programs that help Coloradans, including helping more local families move toward a stronger economic future by keeping…
July 30, 2020- The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) is updating the El Paso County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and invites the public to provide input through August 15. The extended window for public comment allows residents to help guide efforts to identify, assess, and prioritize goals and actions for reducing the effects…
July 28, 2020 – Today, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized July 27th- July 31st as Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak Region with a Proclamation. Small Business Week is a week meant to highlight the importance of entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout El Paso County. During this week, small business…
July 24, 2020 – El Paso County will be opening the new roundabout at the Old Meridian Road and McLaughlin Road intersection on Monday, July 27. Opening the roundabout at Old Meridian Road north of US Highway 24 will immediately improve access in the community of Falcon. After the roundabout is open Monday, El…
July 23, 2020 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta for the 2020 Asphalt Paving Contract. Starting Friday, July 24, Martin Marietta will begin paving operations on Omaha Blvd from Powers east through Paonia St. The paving is expected to take two working days to complete. Closures are planned…
July 22, 2020 – The 2020 El Paso County Fair, like many events this Spring and Summer, had to dial back its schedule of events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, Fair organizers were able to salvage the 4H events in an effort to celebrate the young people throughout El Paso County who had put…
July 20, 2020 – El Paso County’s Planning and Community Development Department recently wrapped up six weeks’ worth of public input on the El Paso County Master Plan. This most recent round of public participation included soliciting feedback from residents and businesses on the topics of “Placetypes”, “Key Areas” and “Areas of Change”. The Master…
July 16, 2020] The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2020 Primary Election. Final official results are approved by a bipartisan Canvass Board and can be viewed on the Election Night Reporting site. “We are extremely pleased with the efficiency, accuracy and organization of our election…
El Paso County, CO, July 16, 2020 – Starting on Monday, July 20, Old Meridian Road between Falcon Hwy and Swingline Road will be closed. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil, will close the road for approximately 3 weeks. Crews will complete asphalt preparation and paving in connection with the US…