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El Paso County Parks Invites the Public To Review the Draft Paint Mines Interpretive Park Master Plan

Community Services, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Parks

November 12, 2024 – El Paso County Parks and Community Services, along with DHM Design, invites citizens to review the Paint Mines Interpretive Park Master Plan. Learn more about this unique natural and historic place, the in-depth master planning process, and comment about the future of Paint Mines Interpretive Park, including recommended improvements, management, and maintenance. The Master Plan highlights the exceptional archaeological and geological history of the…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Programs, Volunteer

November 12, 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 January 31, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and…

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EL PASO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Administration, Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

El Paso County, Colorado, November 8, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies are CLOSED on Friday, November 8, 2024, due to inclement weather conditions. Exceptions include mission-essential personnel and the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Election Staff, Election Judges, and essential supporting department personnel. The El Paso…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day

Administration, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Uncategorized

El Paso County, Colorado, November 7, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Assessor’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) The North Branch, located at Union…

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EL PASO COUNTY OFFICES AND AFFILIATED AGENCIES OPEN REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Administration, Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

November 7, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Combined Courts and Office of the District Attorney, will remain open as usual on Thursday, November 7, 2024, during regular business hours. *Update Thursday, November 7, 2024, 11:45 a.m.* El Paso County Assessors Office will close at…

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El Paso County to Implement Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) Enrollment Freeze

Administration, Commissioners, DHS, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Uncategorized

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Effective today, November 6, 2024, El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) will implement an enrollment freeze for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), which provides childcare subsidies for eligible low-income families. The freeze results from reduced CCCAP funding allocations and increased costs due to state-mandated provider rate adjustments,…

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Drainage Repair on Catalina Drive Beginning on Monday, November 18

FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Public Works, Roads

November 6, 2024 – Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, El Paso County will replace the existing inlet at 380 Catalina Drive, installing a new inlet across from it and replacing the existing pipe. The project is expected to be completed in five working days, weather permitting. The affected closure and resulting detour are depicted on the vicinity…

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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Announce Two-Hour Delay for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Due to Inclement Weather

Administration, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

November 6, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will have a two-hour delayed schedule on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. El Paso County offices will open at 10:00 a.m. The delayed opening applies to non-mission essential personnel. The delayed opening…

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Public Meeting Announced for Renovation Project of the Fox Run Regional Park Pond and Gazebo

Community Services, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Meeting, NEWS, Parks

November 04, 2024 – The El Paso County Parks Department is excited to announce the upcoming ponds and gazebo renovation project at Fox Run Regional Park. Currently in the design phase, with plans approximately 30% complete, they have developed initial conceptual designs and invite community members to review and discuss the plans. The project, which…