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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board

January 16, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners announces a vacancy on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by January 31, 2024. The role of the El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board is to participate actively in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation…

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El Paso County Offices Will Close Monday, January 15, 2024, in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 11, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The closure for Monday, January 15, 2024, includes the following: El Paso County Administrative Offices El Paso County Coroner’s Office Colorado State University Extension El Paso County Department of…

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El Paso County Approves 2024 Budget, Balancing Fiscal Efficiency and Enhanced Public Services

January 9, 2024 – Nikki Simmons, El Paso County’s Chief Financial Officer, presented the 2024 Original Adopted Budget at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on January 9, 2024. The 2024 budget, developed to reinforce El Paso County’s commitment to vital public services, emphasizes ongoing efforts to improve essential infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and stormwater systems…

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FEBRUARY 2024 FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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: Happy Feet Thursday & Friday, February 1 & 2, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee

December 26, 2023 – 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 January 9, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication…

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El Paso County Offices Will Close Monday, January 1, 2024, in Observance of New Years Holiday

December 26, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on New Years Day, Monday, January 1, 2024. The closure for Monday, January 1, 2024, includes the following: El Paso County Administrative Offices El Paso County Coroner’s Office Colorado State University Extension El Paso County Department of Human Services…

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Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Launches New Website to Enhance Community Preparedness

December 20, 2023 – The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) has officially launched its new website, a comprehensive online resource to enhance community preparedness in the Pikes Peak region. The website, accessible at www.pproem.com, offers residents information, resources, and guidance to effectively prepare for emergencies. Andrew Notbohm, PPROEM Regional Emergency Management and Recovery…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Housing Authority Board

December 19, 2023 – 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 January 30, 2024. The Housing Authority Board is currently seeking one new member who is an active residential real estate representative.…

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El Paso County Offices Will Close in Observance of Christmas Holiday

December 15, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The closure for only Christmas Day on Monday, December 25, includes the following: Offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney El Paso County Combined Courts The…

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El Paso County Offices Weather Update for December 14, 2023

December 13, 2023 – 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 Thursday, December 14, 2023, during regular business hours, except for: El Paso County Clerk & Recorder offices and the El Paso County Assessor’s…