October 28, 2021 – Yes, we can predict the future. “Bears” aplenty will be sighted on the Bear Creek Regional Trail on Saturday, Nov. 13th during the 7th Annual Bear Run- a 3K & 5K Trail Fun Run & Walk. You too, can don a bear suit and join the “bears” on this family-friendly run…
October 27, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by November 12, 2021. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking one Regular member. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues of physical…
October 26, 2021 – Today, County Commissioners approved a Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding “Colorado MOU” with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. In August of this year, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser signed the Colorado MOU, prepared by local government stakeholders and the State, outlining how the State of Colorado would receive and distribute…
October 22, 2021 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials (MMM) for the 2021 Asphalt Paving Contract. A MMM sub-contractor will begin the epoxy striping operations on Highway 105 the evening of October 24th. Work will progress generally from the north of the County to the south. Operations…
October 22, 2021 – El Paso County Commissioners heard from county offices and departments during scheduled hearings this week on the 2022 Preliminary Balanced Budget. Commissioners and the public had an opportunity to hear more about the individual budgets and critical needs outlined in the preliminary balanced budget for 2022. The $512 million 2022 Preliminary…
October 21, 2021 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will open five more Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC), on Monday, October 25. All VSPCs will be open through the week 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 30, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. “I encourage voters to vote their…
October 19, 2021 – Visit Colorado Springs awarded El Paso County Nature Centers the Superhero Team Award during their annual Tourism Awards Celebration held October 14, 2021 at The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. The Visit Colorado Springs Superhero Team Award recognizes an organization or business that went above and beyond in…
October 15, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Review Panel (“CRP”). Applications for the open position are due by October 29, 2021. The CRP is currently seeking four (4) private citizens to serve as volunteer panel members. The Board…
October 14, 2021 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by October 29, 2021. The Committee was created by the El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department and the Department…
October 13, 2021 – All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Batty Bats Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November…