Finalizing $65 Million Transportation Grant
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted today to accept the $65 million grant from the federal government that will partially fund the expansion of I-25 between northern…
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BoCC Upcoming Meetings
The Board of County Commissioner meetings for the next two Thursdays (January 24 and January 31) have been cancelled. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 will occur as scheduled.
WEATHER DELAY: County Offices On a 2-Hour Delay Because of Winter Weather
January 22, 2019 – All El Paso County Offices are on a two-hour delay this morning as severe, blizzard-like conditions have hit parts of the County. The delay includes the Tuesday,…
Severe Snowstorm Impacts Northern El Paso County – Residents Urged to Stay Off Roads
3:30 p.m. update El Paso County, CO, January 18, 2019 – A severe snowstorm is impacting the northern portion of El Paso County. Road conditions are dangerous, with extremely low…
Recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
iInspire Awards
VIDEO: Zaire Crockett, 20, Lazarious Williams, 15, Che’Paris Mobley, 17, Jada Nicks, 17, and Kristian Smith, 17, are the recipients of the 2019 iInspire Awards presented at Thursday’s meeting by…
Child Support Services Moving to Citizens Service Center
El Paso County Child Support Services is moving, joining many other County offices and resources in the Citizens Service Center building on Garden of the Gods Road. “We are excited…
Register Now for the Minority Business Enterprise & Diversity Summit 2019
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the 2019 Minority Business Enterprise & Diversity Summit: Winning Through Inclusion on January 29 at the Pinery at the Hill. The…
Complete New Food Assistance Applications by Jan. 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) is providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through February 2019 in response to the partial government shutdown. At federal direction, all states including…
Offices Will Be Closed January 21 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, El Paso County Public Trustee, the…
Urgent Update to Food Assistance Program in Government Shutdown
Clients with Food Assistance cases due for redetermination must submit documents by Tuesday, Jan. 15. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) is providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through February…
Register for January Courses
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 January: Thursday,…
Public Health encouraging radon home testing in January
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and El Paso County has been designated as an area with high radon potential, according to the…
Commissioners Meet Together for First Time
With two new Commissioners, the Board of County Commissioners restructured its leadership at Tuesday’s regular meeting, voting unanimously to appoint Commissioner Mark Waller as Chair and Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.…
2019 Oath of Office
VIDEO: El Paso County hosted the 2019 Oath of Office ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Centennial Hall. Two El Paso County Commissioners, five all-County elected officials, seven District…
Elected Officials to Be Sworn In on Tuesday, January 8
The Public and members of the media are invited to attend the 2019 Oath of Office Ceremony at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 8. All newly elected and re-elected El…