Bear Creek’s 4th Annual Bear Run
Join us for Bear Creek’s 4th Annual 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and to…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams
Colorado State University Extension presents Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving…
Stormwater Seeks Public Input
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 Program Description Document is…
Cyber Security Summit for Small Businesses Oct. 26
The upcoming Cyber Security Summit for Small Businesses includes a broad variety of workshops and speakers, consultation opportunities and exhibitors so business owners and others can expand their knowledge and…
Ballots Have Been Mailed
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed approximately 379,900 ballots to active, registered county voters for the 2018 General Election. The two-sheet ballot—which contains the race for…
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to Host Open House
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will host a community open house to present the draft 2019 – 2021 Action Plan that will guide the efforts of the Council over the…
Haunted Fall Fest is Oct. 27
The El Paso County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Haunted Fall Fest from 1 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, with events and entertainment for the entire family, including hay…
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…
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…