The Colorado Department of Human Services recognized hard work and accomplishments in El Paso County on Wednesday. The El Paso County Department of Human Services received a 2020 C-Stat Distinguished Performance award. “I could not be prouder of the entire El Paso County DHS team for keeping children and adults safe and making sure families…
May 3, 2021 – The El Paso County Planning Commission will host two special hearings to review and adopt the new El Paso County Master Plan. The special hearings will mark some of the final steps of the two-year development process for Your El Paso Master Plan. The special hearings will take place on Wednesday,…
April 29, 2021 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open positions are due by May 14, 2021. The role of the El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board is to participate…
April 27, 2021 – The El Paso County Assessor’s Office will mail over 260,000 Real Property Valuation Notices on Friday, April 30, 2021. All owners of property, with the exception of government exempt parcels, will receive these notices. The Notices will show the previous assessment actual value, the current actual value, and the net change. …
April 26, 2021 – El Paso County Fair and Events Center is kicking off summer fun at the Fairgrounds in Calhan, Colorado with a camping weekend. Camp at the Fair will be held May 28 through May 30, 2021 and is open to the public. “We are excited to offer an opportunity for citizens to…
April 21, 2021 – The Pikes Peak Heroes Legacy Committee is proud to announce that the Don Stratton USS ARIZONA exhibit has been relocated to Pikes Peak Library District where it is now on display for public viewing at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. The public is invited to visit ppld.org/east-library…
We are thrilled to announce Julie Krow, the El Paso County Department of Human Services Executive Director, is the 2020 winner of the Colorado Human Services Directors Association Director of the Year award. Ms. Krow was nominated by El Paso County Commissioner Cami Bremer, a fellow director, and local DHS staff members, and the award…
National Child Abuse Prevention Month was highlighted at the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners on Tuesday. It serves as a critical reminder of how everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. “Communities are a key influence in families’ lives, just like a plant is more likely to…
April 15, 2021 – Starting on Tuesday, April 20, weather and resources permitting, turn lanes at the intersection of Meridian Road and Rolling Thunder Way will be closed for pedestrian ramp construction. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure Company, will install ADA compatible pedestrian curb ramps at the intersection of Meridian…
April 12, 2021 – Starting on April 26, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ Contractor, HEI Civil, will close Old Meridian Road between US 24 and Falcon Highway for approximately 15 weeks, depending on weather. During the closure, crews will complete drainage improvements, asphalt preparation and paving in connection with the US 24 and…