Parks Testing for Blue-Green Algae
Taking a proactive step for the health of residents and pets, El Paso Parks gathered water samples from six bodies of water on Monday and sent the samples to the…
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Volunteers Needed for Colorado Springs Sports Authority
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Applications are due by September 3, 2019. The…
Assessor Invites Public to Open Houses About Short-Term Rentals
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker invites county residents to one of three special open houses to discuss and hear from citizens about short-term rental properties. “I am a firm…
What A Great Week at the 2019 Fair
El Paso County Fair staff presented a review of the 2019 County Fair to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.
North Portion of Monument Hill Road Safety Improvement Project Opens August 18
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Monument Hill Road from the south entrance of Palmer Ridge…
Bat found at Rainbow Falls Historic Site tests positive for rabies
A bat found at the Rainbow Falls Historic Site near Manitou Springs was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 12th animal to test positive for the disease in…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by August 22, 2019. The Planning…
Centennial Celebration of Colorado Springs American Legion Post 5
The American Legion and Colorado Springs Post 5 are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the Centennial Celebration with a proclamation.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due…
Chip Sealing Operations Begin On Hodgen Road
The El Paso County Department of Public Works will start chip sealing operations today on Hodgen Road between Highway 83 and Black Forest in the northern part of the County.…
Register for August Workshops
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in August: Wednesday,…
Assessor’s Update on Assessments of Airbnbs
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the topic of Short Term Rentals regarding the assessment of properties that are used as…
Take the Master Plan Survey
Whether you live in Southeast Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take…
Clerk and Recorder July 2019 Update
Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman presented an office update (including motor vehicle and elections) to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
National Night Out 2019
The Board of County Commissioners approved a proclamation is encouraging all citizens of El Paso County to join the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in supporting and participating in the…
Nature Center Events and Programs for August 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2019 which includes: frogs, crawdads, monarchs, moonlight hike, and a fundraiser.…