Commissioners Recognize National Night Out
August 7 will be the date for the nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized National Night Out at its regular meeting on…
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Bradley Road Paving Project Begins Aug. 2
A paving project will close Bradley Road between Grinnell Boulevard and Goldfield Drive, with alternating lane closures between Wageman Drive and Grinnell. El Paso County Public Works has contracted with Martin…
Events and Programs for August 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2018 which includes: nature camp, crawdads, tea party and volunteers. …
Statewide DMV Closures Lead to New Services
All El Paso County Motor Vehicle Offices will be upgrading to the new State DRIVES computer system to improve customer service August 1 – 5. The following services will not…
County Wide Stage One Fire Restrictions Lifted
Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County. We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning…
Annual Peach Sale
Colorado State University Extension presents its Annual Peach Sale. El Paso County is bringing in a limited supply of Colorado Western Slope Stone-Free Organic Peaches. Order a box for your food…
County Crews Grading Gravel Roads Thanks to Recent Rains
Something positive has come from all the recent rain in the region: There is enough moisture for the El Paso County Highway Division to work on grading rural gravel roads.…
SBDC 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: Thursday,…
Ellicott Highway Bridge Project Complete
El Paso County Highway crews wrapped up paving on the Ellicott Highway bridge north of Speer Road in the eastern El Paso County and the road was reopened to travelers…
Randy Queen Retires After 27 Years
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, recognized the retirement of Randy Queen, expressing thanks for his 27 years with the Department of…
City for Champions Announce Stadium
The City of Colorado Springs made a big announcement on July 25 about the City for Champions project. A new stadium for the Switchbacks soccer team and a new ice…
Carl McDaniel Retirement
“We have a higher percentage of services per veteran than any other Veterans Service Office in the state,” said Commissioner Pro Tem Mark Waller. “That’s a great testament to all…
The Mediterranean Diet
Colorado State University Extension presents The Mediterranean Diet. Colorado State University has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the…
County Crews Working on Repairs Following Severe Storm
An improved drainage structure has been planned for Old Pueblo Road as El Paso County Public Works crews are completing damage assessment and beginning repairs in the aftermath of the severe…
WAAP Post Storm
The Westside Avenue Action Plan took a beating from the storm on Monday, July 23, 2018, but all is well and the project continues to move forward after the cleanup.
Fountain Creek Nature Center Closed
Due to the water damage and the clean up from Monday’s storm, Fountain Creek Nature Center will be closed starting Wednesday, July 25, until further notice.