Public Works Checking Drainages
The recent series of heavy rains have impacted several areas of El Paso County. The El Paso County Department of Public Works is experiencing a larger than normal number of…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Gonzalez to Host July 31 Town Hall
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Colorado Centre Metro District Fire Department…
Fun is Just Getting Started
The fun is just getting started at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan. Thursday: NSPA Truck and Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. Followed by live music by Ashlee &…
Palmer Park to be Paved
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin a paving project on Palmer Park Boulevard between Powers Boulevard and Hannah Ridge Drive this month. Public Works has contracted with…
Assessor’s 2019 Appeal Report
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provides the Board of Commissioners with the 2019 Appeal Report, an update on the 2019 property reappraisal (Real Property Notices of Value). 2019 APPEAL…
Leadership Pikes Peak: Week of Leadership
The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County, Colorado recognizes the week of July 15th to July 19th, 2019 as Leadership Pikes Peak Week of Leadership in El Paso…
July 16 Commissioners Meeting is Canceled
Due to a scheduling conflict there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Commissioners and several County staff will be attending the…
Get a Ride to the El Paso County Fair
Envida will provide transportation to the 114th annual El Paso County Fair which is Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, July 20, at the Fair & Event Center in Calhan. “El…
Register for July Workshops
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in July: Wednesday,…
Come to the County Fair
The 114th annual El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, July 20, at the Fair & Event Center in Calhan. “The 114th edition of the El Paso…
Closure and Fireworks for Independence Day
All El Paso County administrative offices, County affiliated agencies, El Paso County Combined Courts and the offices of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney will be closed Thursday, July 4, in…
National Pet Preparedness Month
The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region and “Nacho” came to the Board of County Commissioners to talk about National Pet Preparedness Month. If there is an emergency, do…
New State Law Expands Vaping Rules
A change to an existing Colorado law goes into effect prohibiting vaping indoors in most public places in El Paso County and the rest of the State. The change, made…
Nature Centers Events and Programs for July 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2019 which includes: photography, hikes, stories, trout, a tea party and…
Closure of Monument Hill Road Continues
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Work includes construction of a free right turn lane from…
Volunteers Needed for PPR OEM Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Regional Disaster Advisory Board. Applications for the…