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El Paso County Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents Day

February 13, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations, and…

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Construction Underway on JD Johnson Road between Falcon Highway and Garrett Road

February 6, 2025 – El Paso County has begun construction work of a low water crossing on JD Johnson Road, located between Falcon Highway and Garrett Road. The road will be closed at Black Squirrel Creek crossing and a detour will be in place through March 20, 2025, weather permitting. Closure: JD Johnson Road at Black Squirrel…

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Nomination Deadline Extended for 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year

February 5, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is extending the nomination deadline for the 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year award to February 28, 2025. This extension provides additional time for the community to recognize an outstanding local Veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, continued commitment to their community,…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Block Grant Program

February 4, 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 February 18, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the City of Manitou…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

January 31, 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 February 14, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to…

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El Paso County Board of County Commissioners Approve 2025 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program

January 28, 2025 – A resolution was passed during today’s regular Board of County Commissioners meeting outlining efforts that will be made in the coming year to preserve El Paso County roadways. The 2025 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program details how operations within the Department of Public Works will address various road conditions and how…

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Volunteers Needed for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Board of Review

January 28, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Board of Review. Applications for the open position are due by February 10, 2025. The PPRBD is currently seeking one member who represents the building industry as a Building ContractorA (County appointed) and one member who represents a citizen-at-large (Joint…

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Volunteers Needed for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s Licensing Committee

January 27, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department’s (PPRBD) Licensing Committee. Applications for the open position are due by February 10, 2025. The PPRBD is currently seeking one member who represents the building industry as a mechanical…