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Final Official Results for 2023 Coordinated Election

November 28, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the official Canvass of the 2023 Coordinated Election. Final official results were reviewed by the bipartisan appointed Canvass Board and can be viewed on the Election Night Reporting site. Final official results include additional ballots from military and overseas voters, and…

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El Paso County Offices Will Close in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

November 17, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Some offices will also be closed on Friday, November 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The closure for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 23 includes the following (these offices will be open on Friday, November…

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County Recognizes National Adoption Month 2023

November 17, 2023 – El Paso County Commissioners approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at their regular meeting Tuesday honoring adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption. “It is with genuine appreciation that we recognize all El Paso County adoptive parents and the many dedicated adoption professionals,” said Commissioner Chair Cami Bremer as…

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Volunteer Needed for Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee

November 16, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County PPRTA Citizens Advisory Committee. Applications for the open positions are due by December 1, 2023. The Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Citizens Advisory Committee…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Fairgrounds Corporation

November 15, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Fairgrounds Corporation. Applications for the open position are due by November 30, 2023. The Fairgrounds Corporation is currently seeking two private citizens. The Fairgrounds Corporation is a non-profit corporation established by the Board of El Paso…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

November 6, 2023 – 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 November 20, 2023. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a community…

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DECEMBER 2023 PROGRAMS & EVENTS, BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER

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 All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Please check website for current status. December Forest Bathing Saturday, December 9, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a…

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DECEMBER 2023 FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER 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: Whose Bones? Thursday & Friday, December 7 & 8, 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,…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Friday, November 10 in Observance of Veterans Day

November 3, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veteran’s Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) El Paso County Treasurer’s Office El Paso County Assessor’s Office El Paso County Department…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Fair Advisory Board

October 23, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Fair Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by November 6, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking several Associate members. The El Paso County Fair…