May 2023

June Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, ParksBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 12, 2023

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: Lounging Lizards Thursday & Friday, June 1 & 2, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…

Public Open House scheduled for information on two upcoming roadway projects

NEWS, Public Works, RoadsBy May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 – El Paso County and the Town of Monument are co-hosting a Public Open House for two upcoming roadway projects: Time and Date: 5:30 to 7 p.m. (presentation at 6 p.m.), Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Frontage Road in Monument Parking:Use the south lot and the “Event Entrance” doors.…

Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, Justice Services, NEWS, VolunteerBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 26, 2023. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate…

June Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, ParksBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 11, 2023

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 Peaceful Warriors Yoga in the Park- Flow with Bear Creek Tuesday, June 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga with Peaceful Warriors. Simultaneous kid/family OR adult focused class offerings! All abilities…

Traffic Delays at Ellicott Highway Bridge between McDaniels Rd and Big Springs Rd Tuesday, May 9 through Friday, May 12

FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Public Works, RoadsBy JohnnyRosso2@elpasoco.com May 5, 2023

El Paso County, CO, May 4, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, and ending on or near Friday, May 12, 2023, there will be traffic delays between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. due to construction operations for the new bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels…

El Paso County Parks & Community Services to Host Open House for Fox Run Nature Center

Community Services, Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Meeting, Nature Center, NEWS, ParksBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 – El Paso County Parks & Community Services will host an open house with TDG Architecture for the new Fox Run Nature Center on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Antelope Trails Elementary School (15280 Jessie Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921). The open house is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., allowing…

El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission Will Meet May 8 to Discuss Important Administrative Items Ahead of District Meetings

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, Meeting, NEWSBy JohnnyRosso2@elpasoco.com May 3, 2023

El Paso County, Colorado, May 2, 2023 – On Monday, May 8, 2023, the El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission will meet at 5:30 pm to discuss important administrative items ahead of district meetings. The agenda is available online as well as attached to this press release. “This public meeting is an important one to hold ahead…

Colorado Springs SCHEELS Installs Bike Stations in El Paso County Parks

Community Services, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, ParksBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023 – El Paso County Parks is proud to partner with the Colorado Springs SCHEELS store to install four bike stations at three El Paso County Parks locations. In early 2023, the Colorado Springs SCHEELS store provided bike stations installed at the Pineries Open Space, Palmer Lake Recreation Area, and the Baptist Road…

Clerk and Recorder’s Office Implements Safeguard Against Property Fraud

Assessor, Clerk, FEATURED NEWS, NEWSBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is alerting property owners to an increase in mortgage and property fraud across the nation. The premise is that a person can file fraudulent deeds, mortgages, or other liens against a property without the owner’s knowledge or consent. The Clerk’s Recording Department…

Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

Commissioners, Economic Development, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, VolunteerBy AmyJoFields@elpasoco.com May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 12, 2023. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…

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