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…
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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…
Time to Celebrate the 2021 El Paso County Fair
June 25, 2021 – El Paso County announces the 2021 El Paso County Fair presented by GE Johnson as a Time to Celebrate, July 10 – 17 in Calhan, Colorado.…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission
June 23, 2021 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission. Applications for the open…
El Paso County Assessor Schleiker Announces Senior and Veteran Property Tax Exemption Funded for Tax Year 2021
June 22, 2021 – El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker has good news for local seniors and qualifying military veterans: the senior citizen and disabled veteran property tax exemption was…
July Fountain Creek Nature Center Programming Released
June 14, 2021 – Fountain Creek Nature Center announces their calendar of events for July. The classes and programs are listed below by date. ONLINE REGISTRATION is available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/.…
2021 El Paso County Fair Queen to Promote Upcoming County Fair
June 11, 2021 – The El Paso County Fair Queen committee announces the 2021 El Paso County Fair Queen, Madyson Ann Burhing from Calhan, Colorado. Earlier this spring, Madyson was…
Community Support Key to Protecting Seniors
Seniors need protection throughout the year, and June offers a special opportunity to share the message of abuse and neglect prevention. El Paso County Department of Human Services, Silver Key…
El Paso County Parks Brings Back Concerts In The Park
June 10, 2021 – El Paso County Parks free concert series kicks off on Thursday, June 17 at Homestead Ranch Regional Park. The concert series will feature a variety of…