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El Paso County Celebrates National County Government Month

April 4, 2024 – El Paso County is celebrating National County Government Month (NCGM) throughout April to showcase the essential services that significantly impact residents’ daily lives. From maintaining roads to issuing driver’s licenses, ensuring public safety, and administering elections, the county’s role is often behind the scenes but always critical. These services reflect…

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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – APRIL 2024

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: Who Gives a Hoot? Friday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or…

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El Paso County Seeking Nominations for Veteran of the Year

March 5, 2024 – El Paso County Division of Veterans Services seeks nominations for the 2023 Veteran of the Year. Nominations are being accepted through April 1, 2024. An online nomination form is available at https://justiceservices.elpasoco.com/veterans-services/veteran-of-the-year/. Nominees should have demonstrated exemplary military service, community service, and support for veterans in the community. Additionally, nominees must have…

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Volunteer Needed for Colorado Springs Sports Authority

February 27, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded volunteer with an audit or marketing background to serve as the county’s appointee on the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Applications are due by Monday, March 11, 2024. The Colorado Springs Sports Authority is responsible for overseeing the audit, marketing, and programing…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Board of Retirement

February 22, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Board of Retirement. Applications for the open position are due by March 5, 2024. The Board of Retirement is currently seeking one Commissioner appointed, registered voter of El Paso County. They will serve with other…

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Fountain Creek Nature Center Events – March 2024

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: Rascally Raccoons Friday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or…

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Presidential Primary Election Ballots Mailed

February 12, 2024 – The Office of the Clerk and Recorder has mailed approximately 450,820 ballots for the March 5 Presidential Primary to all eligible, active registered Democratic, Republican and Unaffiliated voters. “We encourage voters to exercise our cherished democratic right and vote their mail ballot,” said Clerk Steve Schleiker. “For the 2020 Presidential…