November 28, 2023- Effective immediately there will be a full closure of westbound South Academy Boulevard between US 85 and I-25 over Fountain Creek. This will be an ongoing closure for scour bridge investigation and countermeasures. Drivers should use alternate routes. Detours will be in place: Westbound South Academy Boulevard will be closed from US 85 to…
November 28, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2023 Coordinated Election. Final official results were reviewed by the bipartisan appointed Canvass Board and can be viewed on the Election Night Reporting site. Final official results include additional ballots from military and overseas voters, and…
Colorado Springs, Colo. — The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management received the highest marks possible from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. “Receiving accreditation shows to Colorado Springs and El Paso County residents that its emergency management office stands ready to prepare our residents and respond to disasters by following the highest industry standards,”…
SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES TO THE INITIAL POST El Paso County, Colorado, October 24, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners is announcing updates to a few of their upcoming meetings. Updates reflect changes for these meetings only. October 26, 2023 – Land Use Meeting (Canceled) November 21, 2023 – Regular Meeting (Canceled)…
El Paso County, Colorado, November 17, 2023 — The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled a southbound I-25 right lane closure between South Academy Boulevard and Mesa Ridge Parkway overnight on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 beginning at 7 p.m. The closure will allow crews to install drainage outlet structures along the shoulder. All lanes will…
November 17, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Some offices will also be closed on Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The closure for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 23 includes the following (these offices will be open on Friday, November…
November 17, 2023 – El Paso County Commissioners approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at their regular meeting Tuesday honoring adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption. “It is with genuine appreciation that we recognize all El Paso County adoptive parents and the many dedicated adoption professionals,” said Commissioner Chair Cami Bremer as…
November 16, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County PPRTA Citizens Advisory Committee. Applications for the open positions are due by December 1, 2023. The Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Citizens Advisory Committee…
November 15, 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 November 30, 2023. The Fairgrounds Corporation is currently seeking two private citizens. The Fairgrounds Corporation is a non-profit corporation established by the Board of El Paso…
This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bold portions below apply specifically to El Paso County. November 14, 2023 — The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled a southbound I-25 right lane closure between South Academy Boulevard and Mesa Ridge Parkway overnight on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16 beginning at 7 p.m.…