April 25, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 15, 2024. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an offender…
April 25, 2024 – 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 May 16, 2024. The Planning Commission currently has vacancies for one Regular member. The Planning Commission consists of nine Regular members and up to five…
April 10, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by April 30, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication…
CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Fabulous Frogs? Friday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.…
April 4, 2024 – El Paso County is celebrating National County Government Month (NCGM) throughout April to showcase the essential services that significantly impact residents’ daily lives. From maintaining roads to issuing driver’s licenses, ensuring public safety, and administering elections, the county’s role is often behind the scenes but always critical. These services reflect…
April 2, 2024 – Students from first through twelfth grades are invited to enter their original design in the “I Voted” Student Sticker Contest for the 2024 Presidential General Election. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced the sticker contest will award two winners in each of three categories: Elementary School (Grades 1 – 5)…
CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Who Gives a Hoot? Friday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or…
March 8, 2024 – El Paso County Fair announces the 2024 theme as “It’s Epic Out Here” and will host a variety of epic daily entertainment free with general admission. 2024 Fair visitors can expect to experience epic live entertainment, including a pirate high dive show, a Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show, and a fire…
March 5, 2024 – El Paso County Division of Veterans Services seeks nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year. Nominations are being accepted through April 1, 2024. An online nomination form is available at https://justiceservices.elpasoco.com/veterans-services/veteran-of-the-year/. Nominees should have demonstrated exemplary military service, community service, and support for veterans in the community. Additionally, nominees must have…
February 29, 2024 – Maybe it’s a business, school, church, or community center. Do YOU know where the perfect Voter Service and Polling Center should be? If so, the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office wants to hear from YOU! The Clerk’s Office will hold a public comment period to get input on Voter…