Road Closure: Railroad Crossing Repair on Old Pueblo Road
August 7, 2020 – Beginning Monday, August 10, Old Pueblo Road will be closed for a project to repair the railroad crossing on Old Pueblo Rd. This project is a…
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DHS Wants to Help Families in Need Maintain Eligibility for SNAP
August 6, 2020 – As of Wednesday, Aug. 5, more than 2,000 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete and must take immediate action to submit documentation to receive…
SNAP Redeterminations Not Completed Will Delay Assistance
DHS wants to help families in need maintain eligibility for SNAP. As of Wednesday, Aug. 5, more than 2,000 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete and must take…
El Paso County & Pikes Peak United Way Accepting Applications for Coronavirus Aid
August 5, 2020 — El Paso County government and Pikes Peak United Way are announcing non-profit organizations can now apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)…
Nature Centers Announce Events for August and September
August 4, 2020 – The Bear Creek Nature Center and Fountain Creek Nature Center have announced their calendar of events for August and September. The classes and programs are listed…
Community Services Announces Special Events for August & September
August 3, 2020 – The following Special Events are being hosted by El Paso County Community Services during the months of August and September. The public can register for any…
El Paso County Combined Courts Closed Through August 14
August 3, 2020 – The El Paso County Combined Courthouse will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, August 3, after a court staff member working in the El Paso…
State and local officials announce next steps regarding community mitigation strategies and variances
July 31, 2020 – El Paso County Public Health is partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), El Paso County Board of Commissioners, City of Colorado…
Colorado Department of Human Services Honors El Paso County
El Paso County DHS staff recognized for efforts to meet and surpass goals. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) on Wednesday recognized El Paso County for 2019 C-Stat Distinguished Performance.…
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED: Hazard Mitigation Plan for El Paso County
July 30, 2020- The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) is updating the El Paso County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and invites the public to provide input through August…
Commissioners Proclaim Small Business Week in El Paso County
July 28, 2020 – Today, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized July 27th- July 31st as Small Business Week for the Pikes Peak Region with a Proclamation. Small…
Opening Monday: New roundabout at Old Meridian Rd and McLaughlin Rd
July 24, 2020 – El Paso County will be opening the new roundabout at the Old Meridian Road and McLaughlin Road intersection on Monday, July 27. Opening the roundabout at…
Omaha Boulevard Paving Project Begins Friday, July 24th
July 23, 2020 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta for the 2020 Asphalt Paving Contract. Starting Friday, July 24, Martin Marietta will begin…
Modified 2020 El Paso County Fair Focuses on 4H Events
July 22, 2020 – The 2020 El Paso County Fair, like many events this Spring and Summer, had to dial back its schedule of events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Master Plan Advisory Committee to Host Virtual Public Meeting July 22
July 20, 2020 – El Paso County’s Planning and Community Development Department recently wrapped up six weeks’ worth of public input on the El Paso County Master Plan. This most…
Final Official Results for 2020 Primary Election
July 16, 2020] The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2020 Primary Election. Final official results are approved by a bipartisan Canvass…