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Highway 105A Construction Project—Night Work Traffic Impacts

El Paso County, Colorado, August 21, 2023 – The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction project is ongoing and motorists will experience substantial construction activity in the area. Night work starts tonight, Aug 21, 2023, and will continue through this week. Hwy 105 will remain open, but some lane restrictions will be required for this work. The traffic…

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Fontaine Blvd & Security/Widefield Blvd Intersection Improvements Project Placed on Hold Starting August 28

El Paso County, CO, Monday, August 18, 2023 – Starting on August 28, the El Paso County Department of Public Works, will place construction of the Intersection Improvements Project at Fontaine Blvd. and Security/Widefield Blvd. on indefinite hold. Installation of updated traffic signal equipment requires further furnishment of materials to complete safe connection of the equipment to the intersection and its associated railway crossing. County and Contractor staff have worked to complete Americans with…

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September Programs and Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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: Migration Masters Thursday & Friday, September 7 & 8, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…

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September Bear Creek Nature Center Programs & Events

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 Sustainability Series- CSU Extension Pickling Friday, September 1, 11:00 a.m. Join CSU Extension staff to learn how to pickle vegetables, fruit, and summer relish. You will learn tested and researched based techniques…

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UPDATES: Highway 105A Construction Project Traffic Impacts

Knollwood Drive reduced to one lane each direction starts tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 9 Highway 105 traffic near Knollwood shifts to the south side of the road Thursday, Aug. 10 El Paso County, Colorado, August 08, 2023 – The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction kicked off last week. In the coming weeks and months, motorists will experience…

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Healthcare Professional Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Board of Health

El Paso County, CO, August 2, 2023– The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking one new member to serve on the El Paso County Board of Health. Applications are being accepted for “active or retired medical professional” defined as a person who works in or retired from any healthcare profession, including physicians, nurses,…

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Construction begins in August on South Academy Boulevard Widening Project

Weather and resources permitting, the South Academy Boulevard Widening Project is expected to begin on August 28. A project component of the Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program El Paso County, CO – August 01, 2023 – El Paso County Department of Public Works and contractor SEMA Construction, Inc. will begin construction in late August on…

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El Paso County Department of Communications Receives Multiple National Awards

El Paso County, Colorado, July 28, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with three 2023 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen communication with our community. The following media projects were awarded: Superior – Connections Newsletter – El Paso County, Colorado Superior – ARPA Webpage…