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Traffic Advisory – Week of December 20 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

December 23, 2024 – A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025. Motorists are also advised…

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El Paso County Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday

December 20, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25,…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Housing Authority Board

December 16, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Housing Authority Board. Applications for the open position are due by December 31, 2024. The Housing Authority Board is currently seeking one new member with knowledge and experience related to multifamily housing finance…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of December 16 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

December 16, 2024 – A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025. Motorists are also advised…

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El Paso County Offices Closed November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for administrative services, however, emergency services such…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Housing Authority Board

November 18, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Housing Authority Board. Applications for the open position are due by November 29, 2024. The Housing Authority Board is currently seeking one new member with knowledge and experience related to multifamily housing finance…

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El Paso County Opens Nominations for 2024 Veteran of the Year

November 12, 2024 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year award. This annual award recognizes an exceptional local Veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, outstanding community involvement, and dedicated support for fellow Veterans. “We…

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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Announce Two-Hour Delay for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Due to Inclement Weather

November 6, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will have a two-hour delayed schedule on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. El Paso County offices will open at 10:00 a.m. The delayed opening applies to non-mission essential personnel. The delayed opening…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

November 4, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks two community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by November 18, 2024. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an offender…