Master Plan Survey
Whether you live in Black Forest, Colorado Springs, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take Our…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Yankowski Retires
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring the retirement of El Paso County Administrator, Henry Yankowski, on April 25, 2019. County staff, friends and associates spoke…
Register for May Workshops
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak Region is May 5-9, 2019. Each day includes workshops and…
Chipita Park Road Reopens After Asphalt Paving
Chipita Park Road northwest of Ute Pass Elementary School has reopened after a contractor completed asphalt pavement activities at the site. The road had been closed since April 22 for…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso Juvenile Community Review Board
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Juvenile Community Review Board. Applications are due by May 17,…
Nature Center Events and Programs for May
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for May 2019 which includes: Fifth Annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival,…
WAAP Project Update April 22
VIDEO: Here’s an update on the Westside Avenue Action Plan with El Paso County Engineer and Project Manager, Brett Hartzell. Brett walks us through the current state of the project…
Code Enforcement Now Online
El Paso County citizens can now submit a code violation online through EDARP for unincorporated areas of the county. “We respond when a complaint of alleged zoning or code violation…
Telecommunicators Recognized by Commissioners
VIDEO: The El Paso County 911 dispatchers were recognized with a National Telecommunicators Week proclamation at the Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on April 18, 2019.
Commissioners, Conservatory Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Board of County Commissioners Meeting approved a Proclamation marking Child Abuse Prevention Month at the regular April 18, 2019, meeting. Young voices sang exuberantly about home during the regular…
Diana May Appointed County Attorney
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners appointed Diana May as the new County Attorney on April 19, 2019. “Diana May is absolutely the right person to take over…
Construction Closure of Chipita Park Road to Begin April 22
Chipita Park Road northwest of Ute Pass Elementary School will be closed beginning April 22 while a crew contracted by El Paso County performs necessary road work to complete the…
Falcon Dog Park Opening Postponed
El Paso County has moved the official opening of its third dog park in the County park system to 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20. The grand opening ceremony for Falcon…
Severe weather expected to impact El Paso County region
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and high wind warnings to impact northern El Paso County from noon Wednesday through noon Thursday. The public is urged to prepare for…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso Planning Commission
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by April 29, 2019. The Planning…
County Seeks Nominations for Veteran of the Year
El Paso County Veteran Services Office is currently seeking nominations for the third Annual Veteran of the Year. Nominees should have demonstrated exemplary military service, community service, and support for veterans…