Board of County Commissioners Meeting Cancelled and El Paso County Offices Closed July 4 in Observance of Independence Day

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El Paso County, Colorado, June 29, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 4, is cancelled in observance of Independence Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso…

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El Paso County, City of Colorado Springs residents asked to report flood, hail damage

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs, is collecting information about specific damages from recent flooding and hailstorms. The purpose is to assess the financial impact to the community and evaluate potential sources of assistance. There is no…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

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El Paso County, CO, June 9, 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 June 30, 2023. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community,…

El Paso County Receives Multiple NACo Achievement Awards

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El Paso County, CO, May 24, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with eight NACo Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The following departments were awarded for their programs: Park & Community Services Department: Trailability Program: Increasing Universal Access to Trails Department…

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DHS Division Director Named Among Women of Distinction: Girl Scouts of Colorado Honor Catania Jones

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El Paso County, Colorado, May 19, 2023 – The El Paso County Department of Human Services Director of Children, Youth & Family Services was recently honored as a 2023 Woman of Distinction. Catania Jones was recognized May 10 by the Girl Scouts of Colorado at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Girl Scouts of Colorado honored…

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Traffic Delays at Ellicott Highway Bridge between McDaniels Rd and Big Springs Rd Tuesday, May 9 through Friday, May 12

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El Paso County, CO, May 4, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, and ending on or near Friday, May 12, 2023, there will be traffic delays between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. due to construction operations for the new bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels…

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El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission Will Meet May 8 to Discuss Important Administrative Items Ahead of District Meetings

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El Paso County, Colorado, May 2, 2023 – On Monday, May 8, 2023, the El Paso County Commissioner Redistricting Commission will meet at 5:30 pm to discuss important administrative items ahead of district meetings. The agenda is available online as well as attached to this press release. “This public meeting is an important one to hold ahead…

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El Paso County Conducting Drainage Repair at Hampton South and Hampton Circle starting on Tuesday, May 2

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El Paso County, CO, April 28, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, May 2, El Paso County will be replacing the inlet and the cross pan in front of 1914 Hampton South at the Hampton South and Hampton Circle intersection. The project is expected to be completed in ten working days, weather permitting. Closure: • Hampton South between Axtell South and Hampton Circle Detour: • Chamberlin South from Hampton…

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El Paso County Conducting Curb and Gutter Repair on Londonderry Dr between Angeles Rd and Mt. Princeton Dr starting on Thursday, March 30

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El Paso County, CO, March 22, 2023 – Starting on Thursday, March 30, El Paso County will be replacing curb and gutter on eastbound Londonderry Drive between Angeles Road and Mt. Princeton Drive. The project is expected to be completed in fifteen working days, weather permitting. Closure: Londonderry Drive between Angeles Road and Mt. Princeton Drive…