Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Sheriff’s Office has received intelligence of another phone scam. The caller threatens the individual they are speaking with an arrest warrant for missed jury duty. If they don’t follow…
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Submit I-25 Gap Comments to CDOT
El Paso County residents are reminded that the Colorado Department of Transportation holding a public meeting May 16 and is currently soliciting official public comment on its proposed plan for…
Garvin Honored by NAMI
El Paso County’s Chris Garvin was given the Pat Lysinger Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness at the annual Stepping Into the…
PPAR Granted Charter 100 Years Ago
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS® on Thursday, May 10, 2018, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization’s charter and its continued…
Ballots Mailed to Military, Overseas Voters
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder has mailed approximately 1,500 Primary Election ballots to El Paso County voters currently living outside of the state. This special class of voters…
Wag Your Tale For Adopt-A-Pet Day
Winnie is available for adoption. In 2017 the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region brought joy to families with 11,925 pet adoptions and oversaw 1,371 pets in foster care.…
Foster Families Share Perspective
On any given day, 900 children on average are living in out-of-home care in El Paso County. Foster families provide secure, stable places to call home until children in foster…
Make & Take: Blooming Planter
Colorado State University Extension Offers Make & Take: Blooming Planter – Thriller, Filler, Spiller. Learn how to create and maintain blooming planters with flowers that thrill and colors that spill.…
Explore Our Parks: Clear Spring Ranch
VIDEO: If you’re looking for a quiet trail to go for a hike, we’ve got you covered with our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. It’s Clear Spring Ranch just…
Assessor, Commissioner to Hold 117 Fire Town Hall
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker and County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will hold a Town Hall Meeting on May 14, 2018, at the Hanover High School cafeteria. The meeting…
Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Completed
The new Peace Officers Memorial will be dedicated at Colorado Springs Memorial Park on May 15, 2018. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a Proclamation at Tuesday’s…
Volunteers Needed Highway Advisory Commission
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by…
Retail Food Establishment Rating System
When deciding where to dine and purchase food, consumers consider many factors including price, quality, and customer service. El Paso County Public Health has launched a new online retail food…
WAAP Preview for Week of May 7
VIDEO: WAAP Preview – lots of utility work this month both under ground and above ground. The bridge walls are finishing up and girders could go on soon. The construction…
Warrior Games Coming in June
VIDEO: The 2018 Warrior Games are coming to Colorado Springs June 1-9 at the Air Force Academy.
DHS Staff Lend Time, Skills to Habitat for Humanity
Department of Human Services leadership, County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf and others recently helped at several Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity home sites in Fountain. The Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity…