Volunteers Needed for El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board
El Paso County, CO, August 20, 2020 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Services…
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Colorado Reports SNAP Notice Error
More than 17,000 households in Colorado that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may have received a notice that they received zero benefits for the month of August due…
Ellicott Highway Paving Project is Underway
August 19, 2020 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials for the 2020 Asphalt Paving Contract. Paving operations are underway on Ellicott Highway…
Applications Are Now Open for the El Paso County Regional Business Relief Fund Program
August 18, 2020 – At Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, El Paso County’s Department of Economic Development presented the El Paso County Regional Business Relief Fund, a new local…
August is Child Support Awareness Month
Family support is critical for the well-being of children. “The Department of Human Services strives to help families become self-sufficient,” said Julie Krow, DHS executive director. “Child support is one…
McLaughlin Road Closure for Bridge Maintenance Begins Monday
August 13, 2020 – Beginning Monday, August 17, McLaughlin Road will be closed between Flower Road and the Rock Island Trail Head entrance south of Woodmen Road. The County will…
El Paso County Allocates Additional CARES Act Funds to Small Business and Nonprofit Grants
August 12, 2020 – El Paso County continues its commitment to local small businesses and nonprofits with a new multi-million-dollar Regional Business Relief Fund program, launching this week. This Fund…
US 24 Shoulder Closures between Falcon Hwy & New Meridian Rd
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – Starting today, work will begin on US 24 between Falcon Hwy and New Meridian Road. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil,…
New community-based COVID-19 testing site opens Tuesday, August 11
August 11, 2020 — El Paso County Public Health, El Paso County, the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management will hold a joint…
Road Closure: Railroad Crossing Repair on Old Pueblo Road
August 7, 2020 – Beginning Monday, August 10, Old Pueblo Road will be closed for a project to repair the railroad crossing on Old Pueblo Rd. This project is a…
DHS Wants to Help Families in Need Maintain Eligibility for SNAP
August 6, 2020 – As of Wednesday, Aug. 5, more than 2,000 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete and must take immediate action to submit documentation to receive…
SNAP Redeterminations Not Completed Will Delay Assistance
DHS wants to help families in need maintain eligibility for SNAP. As of Wednesday, Aug. 5, more than 2,000 SNAP recipients had files that were not complete and must take…
El Paso County & Pikes Peak United Way Accepting Applications for Coronavirus Aid
August 5, 2020 — El Paso County government and Pikes Peak United Way are announcing non-profit organizations can now apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)…
Nature Centers Announce Events for August and September
August 4, 2020 – The Bear Creek Nature Center and Fountain Creek Nature Center have announced their calendar of events for August and September. The classes and programs are listed…
Community Services Announces Special Events for August & September
August 3, 2020 – The following Special Events are being hosted by El Paso County Community Services during the months of August and September. The public can register for any…
El Paso County Combined Courts Closed Through August 14
August 3, 2020 – The El Paso County Combined Courthouse will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, August 3, after a court staff member working in the El Paso…