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UPDATE: Schedule Changes for Upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meetings

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)…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of November 20: Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

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…

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El Paso County Offices Will Close in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

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…

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County Recognizes National Adoption Month 2023

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…