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County Offices Closed Monday in Observance of Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2022 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) El Paso County Combined Courts Offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney Pikes…

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March Events Announced at Fountain Creek Nature Center

February 8, 2022 – Fountain Creek Nature Center presents their February event schedule. All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status. Nature Adventures: Duck, Duck, Goose Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6,…

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March Events Announced at Bear Creek Nature Center

February 7, 2022 – Bear Creek Nature Center presents their March event schedule. All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status. Little Wonders: Snouts & Sniffers Wed, Mar 30 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. & 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. $3 per…

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February Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

January 26, 2022 – Fountain Creek Nature Center presents their February event schedule. All programs require pre-registration. In light of Covid19, programs are subject to cancellation. Please call nature center or check website for current status. Nature Adventures: Winter Water Wonders Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children ages…

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El Paso County Implements Trail Access Program

January 25, 2022 – El Paso County Community Services Department announced the implementation of a Trail Access Program at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting held on January 25, 2022. As part of the new program, the county will be acquiring two (2) off-road mobility vehicles with the generous support from The Independence Center. …

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Volunteers Needed for Arkansas Basin Roundtable

January 12, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Arkansas Basin Roundtable. Applications for the open positions are due by January 27, 2022. The Arkansas Basin Roundtable consists of representatives from every county in the Arkansas River basin. Members include municipal, agricultural, environmental, recreational,…