April 11, 2025 – Beginning Wednesday, April 16, construction work of a low water crossing will begin on Garrett Road, located between JD Johnson Road and N Log Road. Garrett Road will be closed at the Black Squirrel Creek crossing and a detour will be put in place from April 16 through June 13, weather…
April 07, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded residents to serve on the Red Rock Valley Estates Water District Board of Directors. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on April 14, 2025. The Water District delivers services to approximately two hundred residents in an area near Highway 115 and Roca Roja Circle in…
April 7, 2025 – The El Paso County Fair returns July 12–19, 2025, in Calhan, Colorado, to celebrate 120 years! Honoring the Fair’s humble beginnings as a potato festival, the 2025 El Paso County Fair, A Spudtacular Journey, will take visitors on a journey through the decades with themed days, thrilling entertainment, and classic fair traditions.…
April 04, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners announces vacancies on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 28, 2025. The role of the El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board is to participate actively in the development, planning,…
April 4, 2025 – The El Paso County Department of Parks & Community Services is pleased to partner with HBS Trash Services to enhance the maintenance and cleanliness of East District parks, including the El Paso County Fair and Events Center. Through this partnership, HBS Trash Services will provide in-kind trash collection services, ensuring that…
March 31, 2025 – In recognition of National County Government Month (NCGM) this April, El Paso County is launching a month-long digital campaign to showcase the vital programs and services that support residents daily. Through social media spotlights, a special podcast episode, and resources on our website the County aims to share with the community…
March 28, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Noxious Weed Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by April 25, 2025. The Noxious Weed Advisory Commission (NWAC) is currently seeking one new member. Members of the NWAC, as outlined by…
March 24, 2025 – The new Arnold Ave Bridge, west of Interstate 25 between Fairchild Ave and Mitchell Ave, is planned to be open to traffic early April 2025. This project included the complete replacement of the existing bridge with roadway improvements. Closure: None. Safety Reminders: Reduce speeds in and around work zone. Watch for…
March 21, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the South Platte Basin Roundtable (SPRT). Applications for the open positions are due by April 4, 2025. The Roundtables were established under HB05-1177 as part of the Inter Basin Compact Committee (IBCC) process to be forums…
March 12, 2025 – El Paso County Park staff highlighted the support provided by the 2024 Partners in the Park at the El Paso County Park Advisory Board meeting on March 12, 2025. The Partners in the Park program was created in 2009 to provide financial support for a respective County park, trail, open space, events…