Voters Urged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are urged to return their ballot early, before General Election Day, November 6. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters to return their ballot at one of…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Goats Return to Bear Creek Regional Park for the 20th Year
The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 26. The goats are scheduled to work in the park for 10 days. Approximately 500…
Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants
Colorado State University Extension offers Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants. Houseplants make for more comfortable homes and offices, but they can also help clean the air…
Flu Season Is Here: Get Your Vaccination
The flu season is officially underway, and El Paso County Public Health urges anyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccination as soon as possible. Two…
Development of the El Paso County Water Master Plan
Development of the El Paso County Water Master Plan 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 Pikes Peak Regional Development Center 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs Open to the…
Students Re-create Iconic Scenes of Colorado Springs Past
Colorado Springs, A Changing Landscape, is a photography exhibition and book release party that celebrates the City of Colorado Springs past and present. Eight talented Pikes Peak Community College student…
WAAP: Bridge Is Open
We hit a another huge milestone today on the Westside Avenue Action Plan Project with the opening of the new Adams Crossing Bridge. Check out this video to see why…
Clerk Opens Additional Voter Service and Polling Centers
Fourteen more Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) are being opened today by the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Voters may go to any of the locations to: Register to vote…
Annual Ghouls & Stools Day is Saturday, Oct. 27
Volunteers are needed to assist the Friends of Bear Creek Dog Park in the annual clean up of the park on Ghouls & Stools Day, Saturday, October 27, from 9…
Bear Creek’s 4th Annual Bear Run
Join us for Bear Creek’s 4th Annual 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and to…
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams
Colorado State University Extension presents Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving…
Stormwater Seeks Public Input
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 Program Description Document is…
Cyber Security Summit for Small Businesses Oct. 26
The upcoming Cyber Security Summit for Small Businesses includes a broad variety of workshops and speakers, consultation opportunities and exhibitors so business owners and others can expand their knowledge and…
Ballots Have Been Mailed
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed approximately 379,900 ballots to active, registered county voters for the 2018 General Election. The two-sheet ballot—which contains the race for…
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to Host Open House
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will host a community open house to present the draft 2019 – 2021 Action Plan that will guide the efforts of the Council over the…
Haunted Fall Fest is Oct. 27
The El Paso County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Haunted Fall Fest from 1 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, with events and entertainment for the entire family, including hay…