April 29, 2025 – El Paso County Commissioners stand firmly with our law enforcement and federal partners for their work this weekend to ensure the safety of our community and prevent illegal activity in Colorado Springs. While we respect the constitutional right of our citizens to peaceful protest, we support our law enforcement and thank…
April 28, 2025 – Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning May 1, 2025. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 9, 2025. Colorado law requires the…
April 27, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners commends the actions taken by law enforcement during today’s DEA-led operation in Colorado Springs. The scale and severity of this criminal activity posed a direct threat to the safety and well-being of our community. Today’s operation sends a clear message: illegal activity will…
April 17, 2025 – El Paso County is proud to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan Dashboard. This new tool provides residents with real-time insights into the county’s progress on the El Paso County Strategic Plan goals, underscoring the county’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. It serves as a public-facing reporting…
April 16, 2025 – El Paso County proudly recognizes former El Paso County Fair youth participant and FFA member Trevor Hendrix for his continued achievements in agriculture and education. A 2023 El Paso County Fair 4-H/FFA Youth Award recipient, Trevor recently received the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College…
April 7, 2025 – The El Paso County Fair returns July 12–19, 2025, in Calhan, Colorado, to celebrate 120 years! Honoring the Fair’s humble beginnings as a potato festival, the 2025 El Paso County Fair, A Spudtacular Journey, will take visitors on a journey through the decades with themed days, thrilling entertainment, and classic fair traditions.…
April 4, 2025 – The El Paso County Department of Parks & Community Services is pleased to partner with HBS Trash Services to enhance the maintenance and cleanliness of East District parks, including the El Paso County Fair and Events Center. Through this partnership, HBS Trash Services will provide in-kind trash collection services, ensuring that…
March 4, 2025 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Combined Courts and Office of the District Attorney, will remain open as usual on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during regular business hours, except for: Clerk & Recorder: All departments and DMV offices will have a delayed opening at 10…
February 5, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is extending the nomination deadline for the 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year award to February 28, 2025. This extension provides additional time for the community to recognize an outstanding local Veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, continued commitment to their community,…
January 7, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on January 15, 2025. El Paso County Veterans Service Officers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist Veterans and family members in filing…