April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

El Paso County Commissioners and Department of Human Services staff recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention month at the regular meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2022. Everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. National Child Abuse Prevention Month was highlighted at the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners…

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El Paso & Weld County Commissioners Join Forces to Oppose Collective Bargaining Mandate

El Paso & Weld, CO, April 20, 2022 – The El Paso and Weld County Boards of County Commissioners are joining forces to oppose the collective bargaining mandate introduced today in the Colorado General Assembly. Conservative estimates show the proposal would cost El Paso and Weld counties approximately $25 million and $30 million, respectively—an amount…