May 7, 2024 – As Elected County Officials in El Paso County, we stand united in our support of Sheriff Joe Roybal and the El Paso County Commissioners. We have resolved to join a Douglas County lawsuit challenging two Colorado laws. These laws, according to opponents, undermine local efforts to maintain community safety, particularly concerning violent…
CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, 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 Dragonflies & Damselflies Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dragonflies and damselflies are some…
May 03, 2024- A northbound US 85/87 right lane closure under the South Academy Boulevard bridge is scheduled on Sunday, May 5, 12 a.m. through Wednesday, May 8, 5 p.m. to allow crews to continue drainage pipe installation across the roadway. Also, a minor lane shift to a new alignment will begin on Thursday,…
May 3, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by May 17, 2024. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) Community Advisory Committee…
May 1, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 15, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…
May 1, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 15, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…
April 28, 2024- North- and southbound US 85/87 will be reduced to one lane each direction under the South Academy bridge from Monday, April 29 at 9 a.m. through Friday, May 3 at 4:30 a.m. to allow crews to install drainage pipe across the roadway. Motorists are urged to use caution traveling through the area. …
April 26, 2024 – The El Paso County Assessor and Treasurer’s offices have announced new operating hours consistent with other county services at the Citizens Service Center. Starting April 29, the offices will open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents requiring services from these offices should take note of the…
April 25, 2024 – 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 May 15, 2024. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an offender…
April 25, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by May 16, 2024. The Planning Commission currently has vacancies for one Regular member. The Planning Commission consists of nine Regular members and up to five…