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Volunteer Needed for Colorado Springs Sports Authority

February 27, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded volunteer with an audit or marketing background to serve as the county’s appointee on the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Applications are due by Monday, March 11, 2024. The Colorado Springs Sports Authority is responsible for overseeing the audit, marketing, and programing…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of Feb. 26 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The bolded text below apply specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, February 26, 2024 – The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled a right lane closure of the northbound I-25 off-ramp to westbound South Academy Boulevard on Monday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. to Tuesday,…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Board of Retirement

February 22, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Board of Retirement. Applications for the open position are due by March 5, 2024. The Board of Retirement is currently seeking one Commissioner appointed, registered voter of El Paso County. They will serve with other…

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El Paso County Calhan Highway Bridge Replacement between Funk Rd and Paint Mines Rd Girder Setting

February 20, 2024 – On Monday, February 26, 2024, El Paso County will set girders for the replacement of the bridge on Calhan Highway south of US Highway 24 between Funk Road and Paint Mines Road. This operation is expected to take one (1) business day. The entire project is expected to be completed by the…

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Construction Begins on Rex Road and Meridian Road Improvements Project

February 20, 2024 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has selected contractor Elite Surface Infrastructure, Englewood, CO, for the Rex Road and Meridian Road Improvements Project. Construction begins within the next week. The improvements consist of installing a traffic signal, improving sight distance, widening Meridian to four lanes, adding turn lanes on Rex Road…

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Fountain Creek Nature Center Events – March 2024

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@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: Rascally Raccoons Friday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or…

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El Paso County Offices Closed February 19 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

February 13, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The closures include the following: El Paso County Assessor’s Office El Paso County Clerk & Recorder’s Office The North Branch at Union Town Center will also be closed on…