Bears (will be) Sighted on Bear Creek Regional Trail!
October 28, 2021 – Yes, we can predict the future. “Bears” aplenty will be sighted on the Bear Creek Regional Trail on Saturday, Nov. 13th during the 7th Annual Bear…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment
October 27, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due…
Commissioners Approve Colorado Opioids Settlement Resolution
October 26, 2021 – Today, County Commissioners approved a Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding “Colorado MOU” with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. In August of this year, Colorado Attorney…
Overnight Epoxy Striping Project Begins October 24
October 22, 2021 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials (MMM) for the 2021 Asphalt Paving Contract. A MMM sub-contractor will begin the…
County Offices and Departments Present Critical Needs to Commissioners
October 22, 2021 – El Paso County Commissioners heard from county offices and departments during scheduled hearings this week on the 2022 Preliminary Balanced Budget. Commissioners and the public had…
Additional Voter Service and Polling Centers Open Monday
October 21, 2021 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will open five more Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC), on Monday, October 25. All VSPCs will be…
El Paso County Nature Centers Named Tourism Superhero Team
October 19, 2021 – Visit Colorado Springs awarded El Paso County Nature Centers the Superhero Team Award during their annual Tourism Awards Celebration held October 14, 2021 at The Antlers,…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso Citizen Review Panel
October 15, 2021 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Review Panel (“CRP”). Applications for the…
Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee
October 14, 2021 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the…
November Fountain Creek Nature Center Programming Released
October 13, 2021 – All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION available at…
Bear Creek Nature Center October and November Events
October 12, 2021 – All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status. Link to Program images…
Coordinated Election Ballots Mailed
October 11, 2021 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed over 464,300 ballots to all eligible, active registered voters for the 2021 Coordinated Election. The ballots…
Clerk and Recorder’s Office Completes Public Test to Ensure Accuracy of Voting Equipment Ahead of 2021 Coordinated Election
October 7, 2021- The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office conducted a public Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test on all ballot counting equipment that will be used for the 2021…
El Paso County Presents 2022 Preliminary Balanced Budget
October 6, 2021 – The El Paso County Financial Services Department presented the 2022 Preliminary Balanced Budget at the October 4, 2021 Board of County Commissioners meeting. El Paso County…
Fall Harvest Festival at Gold Hill Mesa to Benefit Bear Creek Nature Center
September 30, 2021 – Join us for a celebration of fall! Gold Hill Mesa’s tree lined streets and beautiful community center grounds will greet you with warm fall colors, while a…
El Paso County Public Works hosts Public Open House for Peyton Drainage & Transportation Master Plan
September 28, 2021 – El Paso County Department of Public Works (DPW) is leading the development of a Drainage and Transportation Master Plan for the Town of Peyton. Public Works…