Calhan Country Christmas is Dec. 14
The 2nd annual Calhan Country Christmas lights up the El Paso County Fair & Events Center on Saturday, Dec. 14. Come enjoy the magic of the season. Gates open at…
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PPROEM monitoring weather conditions as NWS Issues High Wind Warning
The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring weather conditions, and local officials stand ready to respond to impacts resulting from high winds in and around Colorado…
UPDATE: El Paso County Offices Closed November 26
All El Paso government offices and the 4th Judicial District Combined Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The closure only applies to non-mission essential personnel. The regularly…
Final Official Results for 2019 Coordinated Election
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2019 Coordinated Election. Final official results include additional ballots from military and overseas voters, and…
Recognizing November as National Adoption Month
The Board of County Commissioners recognizes November as Adoption Month in El Paso County and proclaims its sincere gratitude to our community’s adoptive families who have opened their hearts and…
Recognizing “Honoring the Brave Day”
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners proclaimed Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, as “Honoring the Brave Day” in El Paso County and urged all citizens to support the good work…
Ribbon Cut to Mark Substantial Completion of Westside Avenue Action Plan Project
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners announced with a ribbon cutting ceremony today substantial completion of a safety and infrastructure construction project known as the Westside Avenue Action Plan…
Volunteer Needed for Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due…
Commissioners Give Final Direction to Staff on 2020 El Paso County Budget
Commissioners provided final direction to staff on the 2020 El Paso County Budget during the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The proposed budget prioritizes ongoing County infrastructure…
Public Invited to November 14 Hearing for 2020 El Paso County Budget
Commissioners will review the latest version of the County’s 2020 Balanced Budget on November 14, 2019, during the fourth budget hearing of the season. The Commissioners are expected to give…
Volunteers Needed for the CSU Extension Advisory Committee
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County CSU Extension Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due…
Veterans Day 2019
County Offices Closed Monday, Nov. 11, in Observance of Veterans Day El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes…
Clerk’s Office Completes Ballot Count
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the ballot count for the 2019 Coordinated Election. With 178,494 votes accepted, El Paso County had a 38.48% turnout rate…
Temporary Closures for Fountain Creek Regional Trail
El Paso County Parks will be completing repairs and providing additional stabilization to a section of damaged Fountain Creek embankment at the Willow Springs Ponds. During this project, sections of…
El Paso County Officials React to 18.4 Million Award
Earlier today, U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and Congressman Doug Lamborn announced that El Paso County will receive an $18.4 million grant to improve critical infrastructure around the military installations in…
El Paso County Continues Road Work on Old Stage Road
Due to weather delays, El Paso County crews are continuing to perform work on Old Stage Road from the end of the pavement, west of Hill Drive, to approximately five…