National Pet Preparedness Month
The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region and “Nacho” came to the Board of County Commissioners to talk about National Pet Preparedness Month. If there is an emergency, do…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
New State Law Expands Vaping Rules
A change to an existing Colorado law goes into effect prohibiting vaping indoors in most public places in El Paso County and the rest of the State. The change, made…
Nature Centers Events and Programs for July 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2019 which includes: photography, hikes, stories, trout, a tea party and…
Closure of Monument Hill Road Continues
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Work includes construction of a free right turn lane from…
Volunteers Needed for PPR OEM Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Regional Disaster Advisory Board. Applications for the…
Struthers Road – Gleneagle Drive Intersection Project
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin intersection improvements at the Struthers Road-Gleneagle Drive intersection. Work will consist of constructing a roundabout and associated approaches, as well as…
Citizens Urged to Attend Second Round of County Master Plan Meetings
El Paso County is hosting a second round of meetings for citizens to provided feedback and talk to County planners about the new El Paso County Master Plan. Citizens are…
Fair Queen Invitation to the County Fair
VIDEO: The 2019 El Paso County Fair Queen, Mallory Link, visited with the Board of Commissioners to invite them to the County Fair, July 13-20. It’s the week you’ve been…
Chip Sealing, Striping Operations are Underway
With warmer weather upon us, the El Paso County Department of Public Works has begun its chip sealing and road striping operations on pre-determined roadways. The County asks drivers to…
Celebrate Western Heritage
The El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Range Riders and the organizers of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Thursday, June 6, 2019, regular meeting to…
Commissioners Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlights the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders, and encourages proactive response and prevention. The Board of…
Register for June 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 June: Tuesday,…
June 14 Event Teaches Seniors to Recognize, Prevent Mistreatment
El Paso County Department of Human Services has partnered with Silver Key and others in the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition (PPEAC) to host a special event to teach seniors…
Events and Programs for June
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for June 2019 which includes: wolves, hikes, turtles, worms and a storytime. …
Public Works to Hold Open House
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners celebrated the hard work of the County Department of Public Works on Tuesday, May 28, with a Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week…
Commissioners Honor Critical Work of Foster Families
Foster families were recognized and thanked for opening their hearts and homes to children in need as the Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized May as National Foster Care…