December 30, 2024 – Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley was sworn in as El Paso County Coroner during a ceremony Monday at the El Paso County Coroner’s Office. The ceremony marked her official transition into the role following her appointment by the Board of County Commissioners after Dr. Leon Kelly’s resignation. Dr. Russell-Kinsley began her career as…
December 23, 2024 – A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025. Motorists are also advised…
December 20, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25,…
December 18, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by December 31, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication as…
December 17, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners has appointed Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley to serve as the new El Paso County Coroner, effective January 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. The appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Leon Kelly, whose tenure as Coroner will conclude on December 31, 2024. Under the Colorado Constitution, the Board…
December 16, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Housing Authority Board. Applications for the open position are due by December 31, 2024. The Housing Authority Board is currently seeking one new member with knowledge and experience related to multifamily housing finance…
December 16, 2024 – A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025. Motorists are also advised…
December 12, 2024 – El Paso County is undertaking drainage and roadway improvements to replace and improve varying conditions of the infrastructure within the Colorado Centre Residential Development. The project is located within the County, east of the Colorado Springs Airport and approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Colorado Springs at the intersection of Bradley Road…
December 11, 2024 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is proud to announce the resounding success of its recent Veterans Claims Clinics held November 19-21, 2024. In collaboration with the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the clinics served an impressive 283 Veterans over three days at…
December 10, 2024 – During today’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, El Paso County’s Chief Financial Officer, Nikki Simmons, presented the 2025 Original Adopted Budget for approval. The Board approved the budget with a unanimous 5-0 vote. This was the final step of a months-long process that ensures the county can continue operations in the coming year.…