El Paso County Happy Trails Event Fundraiser August 20
August 11, 2021 – El Paso County announces the date and location for their 12th Annual Happy Trails Event. The celebration and fundraising event will be held at the Gazebo…
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Public Invited to Comment on TABOR Ballot Proposal
August 9, 2021 – El Paso County residents are invited to attend and participate in two meetings during the month of August in which County Commissioners will discuss a possible…
El Paso County Recreation Services Announces Events for August and September. All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call for current status. CONTACT: Theresa…
El Paso County Jurors Can Park for Free at Sahwatch Garage
August 5, 2021 – Effective immediately, El Paso County will provide free parking for jurors serving in the 4th Judicial District. The free juror parking is available at the El…
El Paso County Fair Announces 2021 Creative Clover Winner
August 2, 2021 – El Paso County announces the A-OK 4-H Club as the 2021 Creative Clover winner. Twelve 4-H and FFA groups participated in the inaugural Creative Clover program…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee
July 27, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee. Applications for…
Nationwide Decrease in Oil Production Could Impact Local Road Projects
July 21, 2021 – The El Paso County Department of Public Works is closely monitoring a current shortage of asphalt. Oil is a major component of asphalt production. The nationwide…
Saturday, July 24 Auto Race Postponed
July 21, 2021 – The Saturday, July 24 auto race at the El Paso County Raceway has been rescheduled to an August date to be determined. A crash into the…
Emergency rental assistance available to El Paso County residents impacted by COVID-19
El Paso County, CO, July 19, 2021 – El Paso County residents can apply for rental assistance through the state-run Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). El Paso County partnered with…
August Fountain Creek Nature Center Programming Released
July 19, 2021 – Fountain Creek Nature Center announces their calendar of events for August. The classes and programs are listed below by date. ONLINE REGISTRATION is available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/.…
El Paso County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission – Applications due July 30
El Paso County, CO, July 19, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications…
El Paso County Awarded Four 2021 NACo Achievement Awards
July 14, 2021 – El Paso County Commissioners and staff were in Washington D.C. for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference this week. Part of the conference festivities included…
El Paso County Recreation Services Announces Events for July – August
El Paso County Recreation Services Announces Events for July and August. All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call for current status. CONTACT: Theresa…
New Meridian Road closed between Rolling Thunder Way & Falcon Highway starting July 28
July 13, 2021 – Starting on July 28, El Paso County Department of Public Works’ Contractor, HEI Civil, will close access to New Meridian Road north and south of US…
Commissioners Recognize DHS Executive Director
El Paso County commissioners, County staff, Department of Human Services staff, community members and others celebrated the retirement of DHS Executive Director Julie Krow at the regular meeting June 29,…
El Paso County Allocates American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Second Round of Small Business and Nonprofit Grants
June 29, 2021 – El Paso County continues its commitment to the long-term recovery of local small businesses and nonprofits with the allocation of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds…