Register for September SBDC Courses
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 September: Monday,…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Governor Appoints Gonzalez to Board of Veterans’ Affairs
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. was appointed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve on the Colorado Board of Veterans’ Affairs. The announcement came Thursday, Sept. 6 as…
Be Prepared for Emergencies
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the ongoing need for all residents to be prepared in case of wildfire, flood, blizzard or other emergency. At its regular…
Salsa Class
Colorado State University Extension presents Preserve the Season: Salsa Class. Learn how to make salsa in our hands-on class and take a jar home! You will also receive – straight…
I-25 Ground Breaking Ceremony
VIDEO: State and local leaders held a ground breaking ceremony for the I-25 Gap project on Aug. 30. For more information on the I-25 Gap project, go to CDOT’s…
Academy Boulevard Paving Project
The El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta to repave South Academy Boulevard U.S. Highway 115 to B Street in southern Colorado Springs. Weather permitting,…
Commissioners to Ask Voters to Continue Public Safety Tax
The ballot measure could sustain funding voters approved in 2012. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a Resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, putting a question on…
Parks Special Events for September
El Paso County Parks to host several events in September. Rainbow Falls History Walk Saturday, September 15, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. At Rainbow Falls Historic Site Did you know…
National Preparedness Month
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the National Ready Campaign, Preparedness…
Colorado Beekeeper Associate Program
Colorado State University Extension presents Colorado Beekeeper Associate Program. This is a non-credit series of classes that will be taught by CSU Extension campus and county based faculty and beekeeping…
Events and Programs for September 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for September 2018 which includes: spiders, a bird count, volunteer training, grasshoppers and…
State System Update for Assistance Programs set for Sept. 7
On September 7, 2018, the state system used to process all food assistance, Colorado Works, adult assistance, and medical assistance will be down the entire day to accommodate the update…
Rainbow Falls to Reopen on Sept. 8
El Paso County Parks has announced that Rainbow Falls Recreation Area will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 8 after being closed for much of the summer for major renovations to the…
New Alignment of Duckwood Road
El Paso County Parks, the City of Fountain and its contractor, Kiewit Construction, are proud to announce the opening of the new alignment of Duckwood Road at Fountain Creek Regional…
Preserve the Season: Peach Class
Colorado State University Extension presents Preserve the Season: Peach Class. Enjoy your peaches all year long! Discover various methods for safely preserving peaches and unique uses for them. This class…
El Paso County Offices Closed Labor Day
El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, the offices of the 4th Judicial…