May 19, 2022 – El Paso County Commissioners have joined a statewide coalition of over 170 county elected officials to call on Governor Polis to veto the collective bargaining bill. The letter, and the signers are below. An Open Letter from Elected County Officials throughout Colorado Concerning the expansion of county employees’ rights…
May 18, 2022 – El Paso County will perform maintenance on Elbert Road Bridge beginning May 31, 2022. Elbert Road will be closed between Latigo Boulevard and Murphy Road. The project is expected to be completed by September 21, 2022, weather permitting. During this period, additional traffic control may be necessary. Project includes: Demolition of the existing bridge deck Construction…
May 17, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by May 31, 2022. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking one Associate member. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues…
May 16, 2022 – The Office of the Clerk and Recorder has sent approximately 5,400 ballots to registered Democratic, Republican, and Unaffiliated voters for the Primary Election to those classified under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). These voters with special circumstances include military and their dependents living out of state, and…
May 16, 2022 – El Paso County has been recognized with three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “El Paso County, Colorado, is a fantastic place to live and raise a family,” said El Paso County Board Chair Stan…
May 12, 2022 – El Paso County, in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Transportation, has initiated a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study and Access Control Plan (ACP) for the extension of South Powers Boulevard (CO21). The project extends from the existing portion of South Powers Boulevard, connecting south of Mesa Ridge Parkway and…
May 10, 2022 – El Paso County announces Vernon Stewart has been appointed Executive Director of Communications. Earlier this year, El Paso County Administration made the strategic decision to separate the Public Information Office into two new departments: the Government Affairs Department led by Executive Director Ryan Parsell and the Communications Department led by…
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: Bugs for Lunch Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children…
All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Active Adults: Wildflower Photography Workshop Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Join photographer and outdoorsman Bob Falcone…
May 6, 2022 – El Paso County Parks announces the 2022 Kite and Wind Festival to be held at Falcon Regional Park on Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to Falcon Regional Park on June 18th to celebrate mother nature’s gift of wind and help us fill the sky with color! Bring…