Water Master Plan Presentation to the Commissioners
VIDEO – El Paso Planning and Community Development staff gave a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 13, 2018, about the development of the County’s Water Master…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Holiday Light Display Competition
Calling all Holiday Light Engineers! The El Paso County Fair & Events Center is hosting a Holiday Light Display Competition. Sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, the contest has four divisions…
Stay Prepared and Travel Safely In Winter Weather
With cold temperatures and icy, snowy weather upon us in the Pikes Peak Region, El Paso County Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Works would like to…
County Offices Closed Nov. 12 in Observance of Veterans Day
El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, the offices of the 4th Judicial…
Intro to Pressure Canning
Colorado State University Extension presents Intro to Pressure Canning. Learn the steps to safely can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dial gauge test.…
Clerk’s Office Continues Ballot Count
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office continues to process voted ballots for the 2018 General Election. An update will be posted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8,…
Public Invited to Comment on 2019 Budget
The County Commissioners will review the latest version of the County’s 2019 Balanced Budget on Nov. 8 during the fourth budget hearing of the season. The Commissioners are expected to…
Fermentation Technique Class: Featuring Sauerkraut and Kimchi
Colorado State University Extension presents Fermentation Technique Class: Featuring Sauerkraut and Kimchi. If you love sauerkraut and kimchi; we can teach you to how to make your own. During our…
Halloween Happenings
El Paso County hosted two Halloween themed events, Haunted Fall Fest at the Fair & Events Center and Ghouls and Stools at Bear Creek Dog Park.
13 Additional VSPCs Open Monday to Assist Voters
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will open 13 additional Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) Monday, November 5. These Phase II centers, along with the 15 already…
Boost Your Business Knowledge
Looking for a way to help your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in November: Thursday, November 01, 2018 Boot Camp:…
Judge Orr Road Opens After Culvert Work
El Paso County Publics Works reopened Judge Orr Road this morning after its contractor wrapped up paving on the culvert replacement project late last week and the striping was completed…
Events and Programs for November 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for November 2018 which includes: woodpeckers, hikes, film festival, and the annual Bear…
Voters Urged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are urged to return their ballot early, before General Election Day, November 6. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters to return their ballot at one of…
Goats Return to Bear Creek Regional Park for the 20th Year
The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 26. The goats are scheduled to work in the park for 10 days. Approximately 500…
Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants
Colorado State University Extension offers Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants. Houseplants make for more comfortable homes and offices, but they can also help clean the air…