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El Paso County Conducting Curb and Gutter Repair on Londonderry Dr between Angeles Rd and Mt. Princeton Dr starting on Thursday, March 30

El Paso County, CO, March 22, 2023 – Starting on Thursday, March 30, El Paso County will be replacing curb and gutter on eastbound Londonderry Drive between Angeles Road and Mt. Princeton Drive. The project is expected to be completed in fifteen working days, weather permitting. Closure: Londonderry Drive between Angeles Road and Mt. Princeton Drive…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Fairgrounds Corporation

March 20, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Fairgrounds Corporation. Applications for the open position are due by April 1, 2023. The Fairgrounds Corporation is currently seeking one private citizen. The Fairgrounds Corporation is a non-profit corporation established by the Board of El Paso…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Advisory Board

El Paso County, CO, March 17, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 7, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 1…

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High Volume and Vibration Operation at Ellicott Highway Bridge between McDaniels Rd and Big Springs Rd Starts Tuesday March 21st

El Paso County, CO, March 16th, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, March 21st, there will be high volumes and high ground vibrations within a 6 mile radius caused by pile driving operations for the new bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels Road and Big Springs Road. The pile driving will…

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Commissioners approved an agreement with the city of Colorado Springs for the annexation of the Park Vista South area

El Paso County, Colorado, March 15, 2023 – El Paso County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs regarding annexation of and improvements to the Park Vista South area. The improvements to the Park Vista South area will address drainage and flooding issues that have persistently…

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April Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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: Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs Thursday, April 6, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 10:00 a.m.-…

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April 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 Nature’s Classroom- Foothills Habitats Tuesday, April 4, 1:00-3:00 p.m. A puppet show followed by a discovery hike through 3 habitats, observing, comparing and contrasting each. Geared towards Grades 1-2. $4/person, prepaid registration…

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El Paso County Opens 2022 Veteran of the Year Nominations

March 09, 2023 – El Paso County Veteran Services Office is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Veteran of the Year Award. Annually, El Paso County honors an individual for their exemplary military service and continued commitment to serving fellow veterans in the region. Previous award recipients include Skyler Nelson (2021), Nanette Brédé Mueller (2020), Duane…

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Volunteer Needed for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Licensing Committee

El Paso Colorado Springs, CO, March 08, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Licensing Committee. Applications for the open position are due by March 21, 2023. The PPRBD is currently seeking one member who represents a Financial Institution. …