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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – JULY 2024

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FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Mindfulness Practices for Photography and Creativity Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore ways to improve your photography and creativity through mindfulness practices…

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Rainbow Falls Reopening on June 14 with New Parking Location and Reservation System

FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Parks, Trails

June 04, 2024 – Rainbow Falls, a beloved natural attraction, has announced its reopening plans following a rockfall incident that led to the site’s temporary closure. The closure was prompted by the dislodgment of sizable rocks from the cliff, posing a hazard to parked cars. After carefully considering safety, Rainbow Falls will reopen with the…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of June 03 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Public Works, Roads, Transportation

June 03, 2024 – Northbound South Academy Boulevard will be temporarily closed between US 85/87 and Bradley Road on Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 10 at 6 a.m. to allow crews to install drainage pipes across the roadway. A detour will be in place: · Northbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

Commissioners, Economic Development, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Volunteer

May 31, 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 June 14, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent County Commissioner District…

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El Paso County Conducting Pipe Repair beneath Yucatan Drive Beginning Tuesday, May 28

FEATURED NEWS, Public Works, Roads

May 24, 2024 – Beginning Tuesday, May 28, El Paso County will start replacing a pipe beneath Yucatan Drive between the two inlets at the Hancock Expressway and Yucatan Drive intersection. The project is expected to be completed in five working days, weather permitting. Closure Information: Yucatan Drive between Hancock Expressway and Cantrell Drive will…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of May 28 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

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May 24, 2024- All lanes of eastbound South Academy Boulevard west of the northbound I-25 off-ramp will be temporarily closed starting on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 2 at 12 p.m. to allow crews to install drainage pipe under the roadway. A detour will be in place: eastbound South Academy Boulevard…

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Northbound Knollwood Closed for Construction Beginning May 28

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May 24, 2024 – Beginning Tuesday, May 28, northbound Knollwood, between Highway 105 and Village Ridge Point, will be closed for approximately two weeks. The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction Project team will implement construction traffic control modifications for the temporary closure for crews to construct drainage improvements at Knollwood’s intersection with Highway 105.…