Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners and representatives from the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association have a shared message for county residents: don’t be a victim this winter. “Carbon…
Read more
El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Safety Improvement Project to Temporarily Close Monument Hill Road
El Paso County Public Works will be constructing safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road, including construction of a “free right,” improvements to drainage along…
Clerk’s Office Warns Citizens About Mailer
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has received reports of citizens receiving a mailing titled “Be Registered Colorado”. The mailing—which asks current registered voters to reply to the…
Pickling Technique Class: Featuring Pears
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class: Featuring Pears. You will learn how to safely water bath can pickles, relish, salsa and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where…
Commissioners Recognize Arts Month
El Paso County proudly encourages participation in the arts as well as provides venues for the public display of creative projects. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its…
Closure of Elbert Rd for Culvert Replacement
A busy County road will be closed for a couple weeks, so crews can make some important road and drainage improvements. El Paso County Public Works will be replacing two…
WAAP Update October 4
We have another video update for you on the Westside Avenue Action Plan. (WAAP) We are very happy to have Columbia Rd back open and we’re so close to getting…
Clerk’s Office Completes Public Test to Ensure Accuracy of Voting Equipment
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office conducted a public Logic and Accuracy test on all ballot counting equipment that will be used for the 2018 General Election. This…
Commissioners Recognize World Habitat Day
“World Habitat Day is one day set aside annually to recognize the concerns and conditions of adequate shelter for all people, and to encourage grassroots action toward improving housing conditions…
Public Invited to Hearings on 2019 Preliminary Budget
It’s budget season, and El Paso County wants to invite everyone to several public hearings on the 2019 preliminary budget. The El Paso County Financial Services Department presented the Preliminary…
Register for October Workshops
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 October: Thursday, October…
Parks Special Events for October
El Paso County Parks to host several events in October including a Cornhole tournament at Black Forest Regional Park. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Saturday, October 6, 9:00…
Events and Programs for October
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for October 2018 which includes: ducks, gnomes, Webelos Scouts, Harvest Festival, pumpkin carving…
2018 Veteran of the Year Ceremony
VIDEO: El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office honored Victor M. Fernandez on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 as the Veteran of the Year. Among other El Paso County Community endeavors, Fernandez…
Fountain Creek Nature Center: Explore Our Parks
We just finished up another episode of Explore Our Parks and this time we’re featuring the Fountain Creek Nature Center. It’s very different than the Bear Creek Nature Center. It’s…
Video: Update on Community Effort to Reduce Teen Suicides
The County Commissioners received some encouraging news indicating that a community wide collaborative effort to reduce teen suicides is starting to make a difference. Commissioners have recognized September as National…