City for Champions Announce Stadium
The City of Colorado Springs made a big announcement on July 25 about the City for Champions project. A new stadium for the Switchbacks soccer team and a new ice…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Carl McDaniel Retirement
“We have a higher percentage of services per veteran than any other Veterans Service Office in the state,” said Commissioner Pro Tem Mark Waller. “That’s a great testament to all…
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…
County Crews Working on Repairs Following Severe Storm
An improved drainage structure has been planned for Old Pueblo Road as El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe…
WAAP Post Storm
The Westside Avenue Action Plan took a beating from the storm on Monday, July 23, 2018, but all is well and the project continues to move forward after the cleanup.
Fountain Creek Nature Center Closed
Due to the water damage and the clean up from Monday’s storm, Fountain Creek Nature Center will be closed starting Wednesday, July 25, until further notice.
Severe Storm Clean Up and Road Repairs
El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe thunderstorm that swept through the area Monday afternoon and continued, particularly…
Motor Vehicle to be Unavailable Statewide
All El Paso County Motor Vehicle Offices will be upgrading to the new State DRIVES computer system to improve customer service August 1 – 5. The following services will not…
County Back to Stage I Fire Restrictions
Stage I Fire Restrictions for all the unincorporated areas of El Paso County as of July 24, 2018. The Stage I Fire Restrictions shall go into effect immediately and the…
July 23 Storm: 7:20 p.m. Update
Damage and debris removal begins in areas hit hardest by storms. El Paso County Office of Emergency Management situation update 7:20 p.m. Highway 24 still closed both directions between Cascade…
July 23 Storm: 5:20 p.m. Update
Storm hits Ute Pass area hardest; El Paso County Office of Emergency Management activated for area flooding. Situation update 5:20 p.m.: Emergency Operations Center Activated at 4:10 p.m. Manitou low…
NACo Recognizes Three County Programs for Innovation
The El Paso County Department of Human Services, El Paso County Planning and Community Development and El Paso County Public Health were recently recognized with Achievement Awards from the National…
Pickling Workshop
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Workshop. July is National pickle month! If you love pickled vegetables and summer relish, come learn how to make your own. You will learn…
NACo Recognizes Programs for Innovation, Efficiencies
The El Paso County Department of Human Services, El Paso County Planning and Community Development and El Paso County Public Health were recently recognized with Achievement Awards from the National…
Public Health Welcomes New Medical Director
El Paso County Public Health announced it has hired Dr. Robin Johnson as the agency’s new Medical Director. Dr. Johnson, MD, MPH(c), FACEP comes to Public Health from the Colorado…
Commissioners Honor Those Who Fought in the Korean War
During the Korean War, 180,000 American, South Korean and United Nations forces lost their lives defending the Republic of Korea. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular…