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Hodgen Road Closure between Winchester Road and Meridian Road North for Bridge Maintenance Beginning May 23

April 29, 2022 – El Paso County will perform maintenance on the Hodgen Road Bridge. Hodgen Road will be closed between Winchester Road and Meridian Road North. The project is scheduled to begin on May 23, 2022, and is expected to be completed in six weeks, weather permitting. During this period, additional traffic control may…

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El Paso & Weld County Commissioners Join Forces to Oppose Collective Bargaining Mandate

El Paso & Weld, CO, April 20, 2022 – The El Paso and Weld County Boards of County Commissioners are joining forces to oppose the collective bargaining mandate introduced today in the Colorado General Assembly. Conservative estimates show the proposal would cost El Paso and Weld counties approximately $25 million and $30 million, respectively—an amount…

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Bear Creek Nature Center May Programs and Events

All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Mindfulness Photography Workshop Saturday, May 7, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Practice slowing down and bringing awareness…

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May Events at El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center

All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, 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: Animal Mothers Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6, 10:00…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

April 1, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 15, 2022. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and…

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El Paso County Opens Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Application

March 25, 2022 – El Paso County is accepting applications for its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant funding opportunity. The county has allocated $20 million in ARPA funding for necessary investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, to include improvements to drinking water infrastructure, upgrading facilities, managing sewage and other eligible…

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Volunteer Needed for Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Community Advisory Committee

March 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open positions are due by April 1, 2022. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments…