Activities Available Under “Safer at Home” – List of Weekend Activities for May 1-3
May 1, 2020 – Now that we’ve transitioned from the “Stay at Home” Order to the “Safer at Home” Order, there are a number of things that are now back…
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Small Business Development Center launches Friday Lunch Series
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is proud to announce the launch of the Friday Lunch Series starting on Friday, May 1, 2020. The no-cost online webinar series is…
Rangely Drive Culvert Replacement Project
Department of Public Works will be conducting culvert repair work on Rangely Drive. The project includes replacing a culvert and repairing the asphalt at the intersection of Rangely Drive and…
Struthers Road–Gleneagle Drive Roundabout Opens April 29th
El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor is concluding work at the Struthers Road – Gleneagle Drive Intersection Project. All lanes of the newly constructed roundabout and its approaches…
El Paso County Outlines Plans to Expand In-Person Services
Many of the in-person services offered by El Paso County—which were temporarily curtailed by State orders related to COVID-19—will be expanding in line with the relaxation of health orders. The…
Everyone Can Help Families Thrive
In this time of global health crisis, it is even more important to find ways to strengthen families such as focusing on parental resilience, building social connections and connecting families…
Rolling Thunder Way & Meridian Road Intersection Closure
Starting on Wednesday, April 29, the intersection of Rolling Thunder Way and Meridian Road will be closed for intersection reconstruction. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure…
Vehicle Height Clearance Temporarily Changed at Section of Grinnell Boulevard and Fontaine Boulevard
Department of Public Works has temporarily adjusted the vehicle height allowance at the north and south section of Grinnell Boulevard from Fontaine Boulevard to Dean Street. Until further notice, only…
Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Business Relief Fund Gateway for Community to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Economic Development will begin accepting applications on April 20 for its Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone (EZ) Small Business Relief Fund. The community based, grant-funded program provides financial assistance to small…
El Paso County Economic Development Launches Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Business Relief Fund
Economic Development, in coordination with local economic development partners, is pleased to launch the first community based, grant-funded program aimed at providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19…
Clerk & Recorder’s Office Announce Change to Limited Services Provided
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will temporarily issue remote marriage licenses to couples. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the Colorado Constitution and the relevant portions…
Dr. Leon Kelly Gives COVID-19 Update at Board of County Commissioners Meeting
March 31, 2020 – El Paso County Public Health Deputy Medical Director, Dr. Leon Kelly, addressed the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, giving a thorough and informative COVID-19 update. Dr.…
Public Health Update at March 31, 2020 BoCC Meeting
El Paso County Public Health Director Susan Wheelan and acting Deputy Medical Director Dr. Leon Kelly will update the Board of County Commissioners about COVID-19 at tomorrow morning’s regular meeting.…
Governor Announces Statewide “Stay At Home” Order Effective March 26
On March 25, 2020, Governor Jared Polis announced a Stay At Home Order. The Order will go into effect on Thursday, March 26, at 6:00 a.m. The basics of the…
DHS Shift to Maintain Critical Programs
El Paso County Human Services will continue to provide essential services, even as many in-person services will be modified to comply with orders and recommendations related to COVID-19. “In many…
Clerk & Recorder Announces Office Closures and Limited Services
[Colorado Springs, Colo. – March 17, 2020] The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is announcing temporary closures of all branch locations and suspension of Motor Vehicle, Driver’s License…