Assessor’s Update on Assessments of Airbnbs
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the topic of Short Term Rentals regarding the assessment of properties that are used as…
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Take the Master Plan Survey
Whether you live in Southeast Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take…
Clerk and Recorder July 2019 Update
Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman presented an office update (including motor vehicle and elections) to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
National Night Out 2019
The Board of County Commissioners approved a proclamation is encouraging all citizens of El Paso County to join the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in supporting and participating in the…
Nature Center Events and Programs for August 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2019 which includes: frogs, crawdads, monarchs, moonlight hike, and a fundraiser.…
County Public Health and Partners Host Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
With summer vacation winding down and the start of another school year coming soon, this is a great time to be sure your children are current on their vaccines. On…
Sahwatch Parking Garage Closed for Maintenance
The El Paso County parking garage located at the corner of Sahwatch Street and Vermijo Avenue will be closed for maintenance for several weeks. Residents will have to find alternative…
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A bat was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 10th animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. Rabies is more common in…
Commissioners Honor Korean War Veterans
This year marks the 69th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War which commenced on June 25, 1950. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation to…
Public Works Checking Drainages
The recent series of heavy rains have impacted several areas of El Paso County. The El Paso County Department of Public Works is experiencing a larger than normal number of…
Gonzalez to Host July 31 Town Hall
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Colorado Centre Metro District Fire Department…
Fun is Just Getting Started
The fun is just getting started at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan. Thursday: NSPA Truck and Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. Followed by live music by Ashlee &…
Palmer Park to be Paved
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin a paving project on Palmer Park Boulevard between Powers Boulevard and Hannah Ridge Drive this month. Public Works has contracted with…
Assessor’s 2019 Appeal Report
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provides the Board of Commissioners with the 2019 Appeal Report, an update on the 2019 property reappraisal (Real Property Notices of Value). 2019 APPEAL…
Leadership Pikes Peak: Week of Leadership
The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County, Colorado recognizes the week of July 15th to July 19th, 2019 as Leadership Pikes Peak Week of Leadership in El Paso…
July 16 Commissioners Meeting is Canceled
Due to a scheduling conflict there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Commissioners and several County staff will be attending the…