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El Paso County, the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities, Rocky Top Resources, Colorado Springs Gazette, Asplundh Tree Expert Co., and Colorado Springs Youth Sports will be operating a…
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Most El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Department of Human Services, Clerk and Recorder, County Treasurer, County Assessor,…
Darryl Glenn Delivers Annual State of the Region Address
At the annual State of the Region address hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce today, Board of El Paso County Commissioners President Darryl Glenn highlighted the county’s economic…
Former Sheriff’s Sergeant Ordered to Reimburse County for Frivolous Lawsuit Costs
The United States District Court in Denver ordered former El Paso County Sheriff’s Sergeant John Huntz to pay the County almost $9,000 in statutory costs incurred during a federal jury…
VIDEO: County Commissioners Recognize Pearl Harbor Day 2018
The Board of County Commissioners recognized Dec. 7, 2018 as Pearl Harbor Day with a reading of a Proclamation at the Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 regular meeting. Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez,…
El Paso County, Fort Carson Receive Community Partnership Award
El Paso County and Fort Carson were presented on Tuesday, Dec. 4 with a 2018 Army Community Partnership Award for the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Trap and Skeet Range. On…
Overview of the Producer Rule Workshop
Colorado State University Extension presents Overview of the Produce Rule Workshop. Who should attend the workshop? All fruit and vegetable growers and anyone interested in learning about the Food Safety…
Register for December Workshops
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) continues to offer it’s broad selection of courses. …
November Flyover of WAAP
VIDEO: Check out our latest drone flyover at the WAAP site. It shows the new bridge that’s now open, the installation of the new water line that stretches about half the length…
Commissioners Approve 2019 Original Adopted Budget
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved the 2019 Original Adopted Budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29. The vote was unanimous, 5-0 in favor of…
Land Management Partner of the Year
El Paso County Parks was named the Land Management Partner of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute. “RMFI’s history with El Paso County Parks dates back to the…
Events and Programs for December 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for December 2018 which includes: a bird count, candlelight walk, wagon rides, and…
Clerk Completes 2018 General Election Count
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official canvass of the 2018 General Election. The final Official Results for the General Election are posted online on…
Greenback Cutthroat Trout Tank Exhibit
The Bear Creek Nature Center is going through some changes and getting some fresh exhibits like the new Greenback Cutthroat Trout tank. We were there when the beautiful fish were…
WAAP Bridge opening
We hit another milestone on the Westside Avenue Action Plan project with the opening of the new Adam’s Crossing Bridge. This will not only help the flow of traffic, but…
Commissioners Recognize National Adoption Month
Adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption and foster homes were honored Thursday, Nov. 15. El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at…