Temporary Lane Closure on Old Meridian Road
El Paso County Department of Public Works will temporarily close the southbound lane of Old Meridian Road, between McLaughlin Road and U.S. Highway 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
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Public Works Hiring Event Sept. 7
El Paso County Department of Public Works is hiring for multiple positions including Maintenance Workers, Fleet Technicians and a Lead Body Maintenance Technician. Hiring for entry-level positions up to experienced…
Parks Testing for Blue-Green Algae
Taking a proactive step for the health of residents and pets, El Paso Parks gathered water samples from six bodies of water on Monday and sent the samples to the…
Volunteers Needed for Colorado Springs Sports Authority
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Applications are due by September 3, 2019. The…
Assessor Invites Public to Open Houses About Short-Term Rentals
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker invites county residents to one of three special open houses to discuss and hear from citizens about short-term rental properties. “I am a firm…
What A Great Week at the 2019 Fair
El Paso County Fair staff presented a review of the 2019 County Fair to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.
North Portion of Monument Hill Road Safety Improvement Project Opens August 18
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Monument Hill Road from the south entrance of Palmer Ridge…
Bat found at Rainbow Falls Historic Site tests positive for rabies
A bat found at the Rainbow Falls Historic Site near Manitou Springs was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 12th animal to test positive for the disease in…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by August 22, 2019. The Planning…
Centennial Celebration of Colorado Springs American Legion Post 5
The American Legion and Colorado Springs Post 5 are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the Centennial Celebration with a proclamation.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due…
Chip Sealing Operations Begin On Hodgen Road
The El Paso County Department of Public Works will start chip sealing operations today on Hodgen Road between Highway 83 and Black Forest in the northern part of the County.…
Register for August Workshops
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 August: Wednesday,…
Assessor’s Update on Assessments of Airbnbs
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the topic of Short Term Rentals regarding the assessment of properties that are used as…
Take the Master Plan Survey
Whether you live in Southeast Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take…
Volunteers For Boards
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications are due by August 16, 2019.…