Sky Sox Emergency Preparedness Day
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Colorado Springs Office will be teaming up with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and other…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Community Picnic to Commemorate Black Forest Fire
El Paso County is hosting a Community Picnic to mark the five-year anniversary of the Black Forest Fire. The Picnic will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday,…
June 5 Commissioner Meeting is Canceled
Due to scheduling conflicts there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Commissioners will be meeting with county leaders from around the…
Skip the Trip to DMV with Gov2Go
Citizens in El Paso County now have a new option to renew their vehicle registration without leaving their home or office — Gov2Go, the nation’s first personal assistant for government. …
Learn About Preventing Elder Abuse
El Paso County DHS has partnered with Silver Key and the PPEAC to host a special event June 15 to teach seniors and their caregivers about recognizing abuse and mistreatment…
Join El Paso County Parks for National Trails Day
Join El Paso County Parks and get outside on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 2. El Paso County Parks invites you to participate in one of the four events scheduled…
WAAP Girder Installation
VIDEO: The new bridge as part of the Westside Avenue Action Plan is really starting to take shape. It took only a few hours on Monday and Tuesday morning (May 21-22)…
Kane Ranch Open Space Master Plan Open House
El Paso County Parks and Design Concepts invites citizens to attend the Kane Ranch Open Space Master Plan open house, which will be held on Thursday, June 7th, 2018, at…
Guilty Plea in Voter Fraud Case
On May 15, 2018, Nathan Parks pled guilty to voting twice in the 2016 General Election. Mr. Parks knowingly cast ballots in Colorado and Washington, resulting in a misdemeanor, according…
Creating a Beautiful No-Mow Landscape
Colorado State University Extension presents: Walk & Talk: Covering Ground: Creating a Beautiful No-Mow Landscape (class held in the garden). If creating a beautiful no-mow landscape appeals to you, so…
Veterans Honored with Memorial Day Proclamation
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners paid tribute at its regular meeting Thursday, May 24 to all American and Canadian veterans who have died fighting for our freedoms. Commissioner…
Buy Your Golden Ticket for the El Paso County Fair
It’s the week you’ve been waiting for all year. It’s the El Paso County Fair. The 2018 El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 14 to Saturday, July 21, and…
Public Test to Ensure Accuracy of Voting Equipment
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office will conduct a public Logic and Accuracy test on all ballot counting equipment that will be used for the 2018 Primary Election. This includes the…
Nature Center Events and Programs for June 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for June 2018 which includes: Nature Camp, National Trails Day, live music, story…
County Offices Closed Memorial Day
All El Paso County administrative offices, county affiliated agencies, El Paso County Combined Courts and the offices of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney will be closed Monday, May 28, in…
WAAP Update May 21
VIDEO: Important WAAP Preview for May 21 – we’ll have some full closures along Colorado Ave. near Columbia Rd. this week as they put the girders on the bridge. The…