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Traffic Shift at Ellicott Highway Bridge between McDaniels Rd and Big Springs Rd

El Paso County, CO, February 28th, 2023 – Starting on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, traffic will shift onto the newly constructed detour around the bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels Road and Big Springs Road. The Ellicott Bridge Replacement Project is expected to be completed in approximately seven months, weather permitting.…

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Clerk and Recorder’s Office Implements New Voter Registration Maintenance Program

February 28, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has contracted with Experian to provide an additional data management option for the nearly 460,000 voter files in the El Paso County voter registration database. Experian is a respected voter registration and maintenance service provider assisting to create process efficiencies, reduce the number of…

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El Paso County Announces Spring 2023 Parks & Recreation Special Events & Programs

For more information on programs and activities contact: Ryan Dorough, Recreation Program Planner, 719-520-6977, ryandorough@elpasoco.com Special Events: Boots In the Park El Paso County Fair and Events Center Saturday, March 11, 6:30-10:00 PM Please join us for our annual fundraiser at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center. A fun Casino Night…

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March Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

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 Nature’s Classroom- Discover Bear Creek Tuesday, Mary 7, 1:00-2:30 A puppet show and discovery hike give children…

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Traffic Signal Improvements on Security Boulevard at Two Locations Starting February 20

El Paso County, Colorado, February 16, 2023 – Starting on February 20, El Paso County Department of Public Works Contractor, Sturgeon Electric, will begin intersection improvements at Main St. and Security Blvd. Sturgeon crews will begin work on the second location, Security/Widefield Blvd. and Fontaine Blvd., beginning on March 20. The schedule is weather dependent and could change. Work…

El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Closed On February 15, 2023, Due to Inclement Weather and Hazardous Driving Conditions

February 15, 2023 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. Employees who have the capacity to work remotely should do so. Employees who are working remotely should proceed as normal. The closure…

Board of County Commissioners Schedule Change

BoCC Meeting Canceled Tuesday, February 14

February 10, 2023 – The regularly scheduled Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting has been canceled to allow some Commissioners to participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference. The NACo Legislative Conference is expected to bring together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials from across the country…