John B. Chavez Retirement Proclamation
The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County acknowledges the retirement of John B. Chavez after 10 years serving in the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division as the…
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Planning Department Honored With Award
The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association recently recognized the El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department as part of their 2019 Planning Awards. The County Planning Department…
Register for November Opportunities
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 November: Wednesday,…
Nature Center Events and Programs for November 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for November 2019 which includes: Bear Creek Bear Run, pumpkin chunking, craft fair,…
Volunteer Needed for Housing Authority Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Housing Authority Board. Applications for the open position are due…
Monument Hill Road Safety Improvement Project Opens November 3
El Paso County Department of Public Works is concluding the safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Work included construction of a free right turn…
Two-Hour Delay: Wednesday, Oct. 30
All El Paso County government offices will have a two-hour delayed opening due to winter weather on Wednesday, Oct. 30 Most County offices will open at 10 a.m. The delayed…
Clerk Opens Additional Voter Service and Polling Centers
All five Clerk and Recorder’s Office Branch locations are now open as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC). Two additional VSPCs will be operating Monday and Tuesday, November 4, 8…
El Paso County Delayed Opening – Open at 10 a.m. Oct. 28
All El Paso County government offices will have a delayed opening for Monday, October 28, 2019, because of inclement winter weather. County offices will open at 10 a.m. The delayed…
Census 2020 Press Conference
VIDEO: Pikes Peak Area Complete County Committee for the Census 2020, press conference held at the Pioneers Museum on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.
Seeking Public Comment on ADA Transition Plan
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new ADA Transition Plan, which was presented to the Board of County Commissioners, in draft form, in a work session on…
Colorado MVExpress Kiosks Open at Two King Soopers Stores
Running errands just got a whole lot easier. Citizens in El Paso County are now able to renew their license plates at a self-service kiosk inside two King Soopers stores,…
Two-Hour Delay on Thursday Oct. 24
All El Paso County government offices will have a two-hour delayed opening due to winter weather on Thursday, Oct. 24 Most County offices will open at 10 a.m. Today’s delayed…
Voters Encouraged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are encouraged to return their ballot early, before Coordinated Election Day, November 5. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters return their ballot at one of the…
Halloween Activities
Join us for Halloween Community Events starting on Saturday. Ghouls and Stools, Bear Creek Dog Park Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 11 am. Volunteers are needed to assist the…
Goats Return to Bear Creek Regional Park
The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park on Thursday, Oct. 17, and will work in the park for 10 days. Approximately 500 goats will eat…