Old Pueblo Road Railroad Crossing Closure May 7
Union Pacific Railway will be doing maintenance work on the Old Pueblo Road railroad crossing on Thursday, May 7, just east of I-25. The work for Old Pueblo Road is…
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Local Food Distribution Locations Throughout El Paso County
Many local organizations are supporting those struggling in our community with food distributions throughout the county. Below is a list of organizations who have set up different distributions for those…
Commissioners Pass Variance Request for Area High School Graduations. Request Goes to Governor Polis for Approval.
El Paso County, CO, May 5, 2020 – At today’s El Paso Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioners passed a resolution requesting a variance to allow local school districts to…
Commissioners Pass Variance Request for Area High School Graduations
At today’s El Paso Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioners passed a resolution requesting a variance to allow local school districts to hold alternative high school graduation ceremonies. The waiver…
Temporary DHS Lobby Remains Open on 1st Floor of CSC
El Paso County Human Services continues to provide essential services, however there are some changes to in-person services to comply with orders and recommendations related to COVID-19. The pandemic has…
Wigwam Road Railroad Crossing Closure May 5
Union Pacific Railway will be doing maintenance work on the Wigwam Road railroad crossing on Tuesday, May 5, just east of I-25. The work for Wigwam Road (CR 475) is…
Activities Available Under “Safer at Home” – List of Weekend Activities for May 1-3
May 1, 2020 – Now that we’ve transitioned from the “Stay at Home” Order to the “Safer at Home” Order, there are a number of things that are now back…
Small Business Development Center launches Friday Lunch Series
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is proud to announce the launch of the Friday Lunch Series starting on Friday, May 1, 2020. The no-cost online webinar series is…
Rangely Drive Culvert Replacement Project
Department of Public Works will be conducting culvert repair work on Rangely Drive. The project includes replacing a culvert and repairing the asphalt at the intersection of Rangely Drive and…
Struthers Road–Gleneagle Drive Roundabout Opens April 29th
El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor is concluding work at the Struthers Road – Gleneagle Drive Intersection Project. All lanes of the newly constructed roundabout and its approaches…
El Paso County Outlines Plans to Expand In-Person Services
Many of the in-person services offered by El Paso County—which were temporarily curtailed by State orders related to COVID-19—will be expanding in line with the relaxation of health orders. The…
Everyone Can Help Families Thrive
In this time of global health crisis, it is even more important to find ways to strengthen families such as focusing on parental resilience, building social connections and connecting families…
Rolling Thunder Way & Meridian Road Intersection Closure
Starting on Wednesday, April 29, the intersection of Rolling Thunder Way and Meridian Road will be closed for intersection reconstruction. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure…
Vehicle Height Clearance Temporarily Changed at Section of Grinnell Boulevard and Fontaine Boulevard
Department of Public Works has temporarily adjusted the vehicle height allowance at the north and south section of Grinnell Boulevard from Fontaine Boulevard to Dean Street. Until further notice, only…
Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Business Relief Fund Gateway for Community to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Economic Development will begin accepting applications on April 20 for its Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone (EZ) Small Business Relief Fund. The community based, grant-funded program provides financial assistance to small…
El Paso County Economic Development Launches Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Business Relief Fund
Economic Development, in coordination with local economic development partners, is pleased to launch the first community based, grant-funded program aimed at providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19…