El Paso County, Colorado, October 25, 2023 – Starting on Monday, October 30, 2023, El Paso County will begin construction to replace the bridge on Calhan Highway south of US Highway 24 between Funk Road and Paint Mines Road. The project is expected to be completed in approximately 7 months, weather permitting. Closure: none Detour: Temporary…
October 23, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Fair Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by November 6, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking several Associate members. The El Paso County Fair…
This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bolded text portions below apply specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, October 20, 2023 — Construction on Interstate 25 south of Colorado Springs will require a temporary closure of the northbound I-25 off-ramp at South Academy Boulevard on Wednesday night, October 25,…
October 18, 2023 – In early 2023, the El Paso County Board of Commissioners announced the “Commissioners on the Road” program. The program consists of BoCC meetings in the five commissioner districts, allowing residents increased access to their local government. The commission has successfully hosted meetings in District 1 at Lewis-Palmer High School, District 2 at the El…
October 16, 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 October 31, 2023. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a community…
October 16, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed 473,865 ballots to all eligible, active registered voters for the 2023 Coordinated Election. The mail ballot packet contains something new for voters this election. Voters will receive an “I Voted” sticker on their mail ballot instruction sheet. In past elections, only…
El Paso County, Colorado, October 12, 2023 — Construction on Interstate 25 south of Colorado Springs will require a southbound I-25 right lane closure at South Academy Boulevard, and a northbound I-25 right lane closure at Santa Fe Avenue on Monday night, Oct. 16 for crews to excavate earth, for sign caissons. The northbound closures begin at 6 p.m., and…
CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@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: Tail Tales Thursday & Friday, November 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities,…
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 All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Please check website for current status. November Forest Bathing Wednesday, November 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Experience the therapeutic practice of…
October 11, 2023 – Local community leaders, alongside elected officials, united on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, to introduce the groundbreaking “Pikes Peak Promise” initiative. This collaborative endeavor seeks to confront urgent challenges facing the Pikes Peak Region, focusing on public safety, opportunity, and the cost of living. The official announcement occurred at the 4th Judicial District…