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Volunteer Needed for Community Corrections Board

January 22, 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 February 7, 2025. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed…

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El Paso County Preparing Roads and Resources for Upcoming Winter Weather

January 17, 2025 – El Paso County is currently preparing our roads and resources for this weekend’s upcoming winter weather. The Department of Public Works has pre-treated many of the county’s high-priority roads, which will aid in their recovery once below-freezing temperatures pass. It’s important to note that pre-treatment does not mean the roads will not…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group

El Paso County, CO, January 17, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications are being accepted for two at-large members and are due by January 31, 2025. Citizen Outreach Group El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group (COG) helps…

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El Paso County Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 16, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center,…

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El Paso County Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

January 14, 2025 – Three El Paso County Commissioners and the Fourth Judicial District Attorney were sworn in today during a ceremony at Centennial Hall. Administering the oaths of office was Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Erin Sokol. Commissioner Carrie Geitner, representing District 2, was re-elected to another four-year term in office. Commissioner District 2 extends…

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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Operating at Normal Hours Tuesday, January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be open during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This includes all El Paso County administrative elected official offices and affiliated agencies, such as the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, and the CSU Extension. We would like to remind citizens…