Practice the ABC’s of Safe Sleep for Babies
Sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) takes the lives of more than 50 babies in Colorado each year. One of the main causes for SUID is accidental suffocation from infant sleep…
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Farming and Ranching Tax Information for Drought Conditions
Drought conditions impact farmers and ranchers. Often times, weather related decisions alter production decisions including purchasing feed, selling cows or changing production schemes. These decisions can have financial and tax…
Presentation of CAFR & PAFR
Presentation of the 2017 Financial Statement Audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) 2017 Single Audit
Bellotti Retires
Before hearing emotional words from several of her managers and colleagues, Susan Bellotti said, “It’s been an honor and a privilege to work for El Paso County. When DHS hired…
Seniors Learn How to Protect Themselves, Others
Seniors, caregivers and professionals listen as El Paso County Department of Human Services Deputy Executive Director Chris Garvin speaks Friday, June 15, for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Silver…
The Mediterranean Diet
Colorado State University Extension presents The Mediterranean Diet. Colorado State University has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the…
Record Hail Storm Responsible for Killing Fish
The severe overnight hail storm that destroyed roofs, stripped trees and shattered glass in parts of El Paso County on the morning of Wednesday, June 13, 2018, is also being…
Partnerships between Military Installations and Communities
How communities and citizens share interests and partner with the Pikes Peak region’s five military installations will be explored during a series of public meetings related to the Joint Land…
Concerts In The Park
El Paso County Parks is collaborating with Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society to host seven Concerts In The Park this summer. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and…
Assistance for Residents Impacted by Hail Storm
Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 service is available to assist citizens who need help in the aftermath of the destructive hail storm earlier this week. www.ppunitedway.org/211 Residents facing immediate needs…
Temporary Closure Planned for Ridge Road
Beginning Wednesday, June 20 at 7 a.m., Ridge Road will be closed between Colorado Avenue and US 24 for approximately 90 days. The closure is necessary for safety and storm water management improvements related…
Voters Urged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are urged to return their ballot early, before Primary Election Day, June 26. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters to return their ballot at one of…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open…
Strawberry Jam Making And Canning Basics
Colorado State University Extension presents Strawberry Jam Making and Canning Basics. Learn how to make and preserve flavorful summer fruit such as strawberries. Feel confident and proud to give your…
Volunteers Needed for Innovation and Technology Committee
El Paso Colorado Springs, CO, June 18, 2018 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Innovation and…
Commissioners Proclaim Juneteenth Week
Juneteenth traces roots to June 19, 1865. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was supposed to end slavery throughout the United States. But both Civil War battles and slavery…