January 27, 2021 – El Paso County is working on a road safety plan to make roads safer and reduce deaths and serious injuries on county roads. The El Paso County Road Safety Plan will guide the county and partner agencies in implementing recommendations based on an innovative data-driven approach to traffic safety. As a…
January 27, 2021 – Some local liquor licensing fees for establishments in unincorporated El Paso County will be waived starting retroactive to December 7, 2020 through December 7, 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19. The Board of County Commissioners which serves as the Local Licensing Authority approved a Resolution 21-33 at yesterday’s meeting authorizing…
The Colorado Department of Transportation, El Paso County, and the City of Colorado Springs are working together to complete a study of access points (intersections and driveways) on State Highway 83 from Powers Boulevard (CO 21) to Palmer Divide Road (County Line Road). The study evaluates the existing and future traffic patterns, crash data, and…
January 25, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by February 28, 2021. The Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee is currently seeking three (3) members. In…
January 21, 2021 – Starting on Monday, January 25, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil, will conduct lane shifts on US 24 between Falcon Highway and New Meridian Road for asphalt pavement leveling. Lane shift information: Project will start on Monday January 25 and is expected to be completed on Friday,…
January 20, 2021 – Attend a virtual wine tasting on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to try some excellent Colorado wines and to develop your tasting palate by participating in the special Zoom event. The cost of the wine package is $65. All proceeds from this event will go…
January 15, 2021– El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established by an Act of Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. On April 4, 1985,…
January 15, 2021 – The 50th anniversary of El Paso County Parks kicks off with the “50K for 50 Years” hiking series. Participants are invited to hike 50 kilometers of trails at seven different Parks throughout the County. “We are excited to extend this invitation to the citizens of El Paso County and anyone who…
January 14, 2021 – El Paso County Parks will open Rainbow Falls Historic Site for a special Winter Waterfall Viewing on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The special viewing event is by appointment only. Registrations will fill up quickly. Guests must confirm registration by making reservations online at: www.elpasoco.com. Each appointment is for one vehicle for…
January 13, 2021– May 4, 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of El Paso County Parks when County residents approved the establishment of the park system. El Paso County Parks began as an answer to a community need to provide increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities and open spaces for citizens of all ages and backgrounds…