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December & January Events at Bear Creek Nature Center

November 29, 2021 – All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status. Link to program images https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bN76YPsSHxPaUSPQZveppjH_8mZ7lQaa?usp=sharing Bear Creek by Candlelight Friday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for Bear Creek Nature Center’s annual holiday celebration! Walk on luminary-lit nature trails,…

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El Paso County Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23, 2021 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25. Some offices will be closed both on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The closure for Thanksgiving Day only, includes the following (These offices will be…

El Paso County Commissioners, DHS staff and others recognized November as National Adoption Month at the regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

County Recognizes National Adoption Month

El Paso County Commissioners approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16, honoring adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption and foster homes. El Paso County Commissioners, DHS staff and others recognized November as National Adoption Month at the regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. “I…

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Final Official Results for 2021 Coordinated Election

November 18, 2021 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2021 Coordinated Election. Final official results can be viewed on the Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) Election Night Reporting website. These results include additional ballots from military and overseas voters, and ballots that were counted after…

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Media Tour Kicks-Off Annual Small Business Saturday – Shop local and shop small not just on Small Business Saturday

November 16, 2021 – This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 27, 2021. The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have teamed up to bring two days of media tours showcasing small businesses in our region to raise awareness about local businesses and the impact COVID has…

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El Paso County Elections Department Participates in Statewide Risk Limiting Audit

November 12, 2021] The El Paso County Elections Department will participate in the statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) Monday, November 15. This extensive post-election audit allows officials to compare a sample of paper ballots against digital tallies to verify results were tabulated correctly. Due to the high level of statistical probability, this audit confirms election…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Fairgrounds Corporation

November 10, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Fairgrounds Corporation. Applications for the open position are due by November 26, 2021. The Fairgrounds Corporation is currently seeking one private citizen. The Fairgrounds Corporation is a non-profit corporation established by the Board of El…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Thursday in Observance of Veterans Day

November 9, 2021 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) El Paso County Combined Courts Offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney El Paso…