April 30, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by May 14, 2025. The PPACG Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is currently seeking two members.…
April 29, 2025 – El Paso County Commissioners stand firmly with our law enforcement and federal partners for their work this weekend to ensure the safety of our community and prevent illegal activity in Colorado Springs. While we respect the constitutional right of our citizens to peaceful protest, we support our law enforcement and thank…
April 29, 2025 – 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 July 31, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the…
April 28, 2025 – Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning May 1, 2025. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 9, 2025. Colorado law requires the…
April 27, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners commends the actions taken by law enforcement during today’s DEA-led operation in Colorado Springs. The scale and severity of this criminal activity posed a direct threat to the safety and well-being of our community. Today’s operation sends a clear message: illegal activity will…
April 24, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Colorado State University Extension Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by May 8, 2025. The CSU Extension Advisory Committee is currently seeking several volunteers who represent the following: Family and…
April 17, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded and experienced mental health professional to voluntarily serve as a representative on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 9, 2025. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the…
April 17, 2025 – El Paso County is proud to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan Dashboard. This new tool provides residents with real-time insights into the county’s progress on the El Paso County Strategic Plan goals, underscoring the county’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. It serves as a public-facing reporting…
April 16, 2025 – On Monday, April 21, construction work on Ellicott Highway will begin between Highway 110 and Falcon Highway. The road will be closed at Brackett Creek crossing and a detour will be put in place from April 21 through July 11, weather permitting. Closure: Brackett Creek Crossing. Detour: See detour map below. Safety…
April 16, 2025 – El Paso County proudly recognizes former El Paso County Fair youth participant and FFA member Trevor Hendrix for his continued achievements in agriculture and education. A 2023 El Paso County Fair 4-H/FFA Youth Award recipient, Trevor recently received the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College…