May 8, 2024 – El Paso County’s bond rating was recently upgraded by rating agency Standard and Poors to AA+ following a process necessary to issue the $15 million certificates of participation (COP) for the approved Falcon Sheriff’s Office substation. The specific reasons given for the rating improvement were: Increase in the unrestricted/available fund balance…
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…