May 31, 2023 – The El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission has announced the dates for their Community Listening Sessions related to the 2023 Commissioner Redistricting process. The meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Redistricting Commission about how future county commissioner districts are formed and hear the direction…
May 30, 2023 – 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 June 9, 2023. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking one Associate member. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues of physical…
May 25, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Department of Human…
El Paso County, CO, May 24, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with eight NACo Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The following departments were awarded for their programs: Park & Community Services Department: Trailability Program: Increasing Universal Access to Trails Department…
May 16, 2023 – Today, El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing litigation against the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment regarding implementation of the Collective Bargaining for Counties Act to remedy an unfunded mandate against El Paso County and to afford relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to legal relations between El Paso…
El Paso County, Colorado, May 19, 2023 – The El Paso County Department of Human Services Director of Children, Youth & Family Services was recently honored as a 2023 Woman of Distinction. Catania Jones was recognized May 10 by the Girl Scouts of Colorado at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Girl Scouts of Colorado honored…
May 18, 2023 – El Paso County Veteran Services Division announces retired US Army Command Sergeant Major Roger Ehrke as the 2022 El Paso County Veteran of the Year. He was recognized and presented with the award during the Military Affairs Council Armed Forces Luncheon on Thursday, May 18, 2023. “I am deeply honored…
May 16, 2023 – Residents in the Fountain area can now easily renew their vehicle registration close to home. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced a self-service kiosk is available inside the Safeway store at 6925 Mesa Ridge Parkway during store hours. A ribbon cutting at the new location scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, at 10:30…
May 12, 2023 – El Paso County has issued notices of property valuation, and residents may notice that their property has significantly increased in value this year compared to previous years. In addition, significant increases in valuations are being observed nationwide and statewide at least partially due to supply chain and inflation issues. The Assessor’s Office, using…
May 12, 2023 – El Paso County’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had their first successful “Commissioners on the Road” meeting in District 3 at Manitou Springs City Hall on April 25, 2023. In light of this success, El Paso County is excited for the next on-the-road meeting, which provides an opportunity for residents from…