File Pro/Con Comments for County Question By Sept 21
El Paso County citizens have until Friday, September 21, to submit pro/con comments for County Question 1A on the November 6, 2018 ballot, in order for those comments to be…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Water Line Work Forces Major Road Closure in Cascade
RMS Utilities, Inc will be doing work at the intersection of Fountain Road and Pikes Peak Highway Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This…
Old Pueblo Road Reopens
Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain and north of Hanover Road in southern El Paso County has reopened after new culverts were installed this week and the road has been…
Paperless Agenda and Meeting Management System Unveiled
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder unveiled an innovative and modern paperless agenda management system, Agenda.NET™, at the County Commissioners regular meeting this morning. The upgrade includes more user-friendly…
Man Therapy campaign to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health
El Paso County Public Health and partnering community agencies are announcing the launch of a new countywide campaign, Man Therapy, targeted at reducing the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. The…
Willow Springs Ponds: Explore Our Parks
VIDEO: If you like to hike and fish, check out our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. It features Willow Springs Ponds down on the south side of the County.…
Register for September SBDC Courses
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 September: Monday,…
Governor Appoints Gonzalez to Board of Veterans’ Affairs
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. was appointed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve on the Colorado Board of Veterans’ Affairs. The announcement came Thursday, Sept. 6 as…
Be Prepared for Emergencies
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the ongoing need for all residents to be prepared in case of wildfire, flood, blizzard or other emergency. At its regular…
Salsa Class
Colorado State University Extension presents Preserve the Season: Salsa Class. Learn how to make salsa in our hands-on class and take a jar home! You will also receive – straight…
I-25 Ground Breaking Ceremony
VIDEO: State and local leaders held a ground breaking ceremony for the I-25 Gap project on Aug. 30. For more information on the I-25 Gap project, go to CDOT’s…
Academy Boulevard Paving Project
The El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta to repave South Academy Boulevard U.S. Highway 115 to B Street in southern Colorado Springs. Weather permitting,…
Commissioners to Ask Voters to Continue Public Safety Tax
The ballot measure could sustain funding voters approved in 2012. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a Resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, putting a question on…
Parks Special Events for September
El Paso County Parks to host several events in September. Rainbow Falls History Walk Saturday, September 15, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. At Rainbow Falls Historic Site Did you know…
National Preparedness Month
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the National Ready Campaign, Preparedness…
Colorado Beekeeper Associate Program
Colorado State University Extension presents Colorado Beekeeper Associate Program. This is a non-credit series of classes that will be taught by CSU Extension campus and county based faculty and beekeeping…