March 12, 2025 – El Paso County is pleased to announce Vernon Stewart as the Executive Director of the newly established Department of Community Resources. This department integrates Environmental Services, Justice Services, and Veteran Services into a unified structure aimed at enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and the delivery of critical services to residents. “I am honored to…
March 11, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 25, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the City of…
March 10, 2025 – El Paso County will complete extensive repairs on Myers Road between Peyton Highway and Finch Road beginning March 18 and continuing into June. The project will be split into two phases. The roadway will be open to travel during both phases, but there will be flaggers onsite to help direct traffic. Phase one…
February 26, 2025 – The El Paso County Department of Public Works invites residents to attend an open house on Wednesday, March 5 at Palmer Ridge High School. The meeting offers residents the opportunity to learn more about a study to improve vehicle movements and safety at the intersection of Woodmoor Dr and Lake Woodmoor Dr. The…
February 13, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations, and…
February 6, 2025 – El Paso County has begun construction work of a low water crossing on JD Johnson Road, located between Falcon Highway and Garrett Road. The road will be closed at Black Squirrel Creek crossing and a detour will be in place through March 20, 2025, weather permitting. Closure: JD Johnson Road at Black Squirrel…
January 31, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by February 14, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to…
January 28, 2025 – A resolution was passed during today’s regular Board of County Commissioners meeting outlining efforts that will be made in the coming year to preserve El Paso County roadways. The 2025 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program details how operations within the Department of Public Works will address various road conditions and how…
January 27, 2025 – El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee Chuck Broerman is asking property owners in El Paso County to watch your mail this week for the delivery of your property tax statement for 2024 taxes payable in 2025. Residents who paid their taxes prior to receiving their statement should be aware that it…
January 17, 2025 – El Paso County is currently preparing our roads and resources for this weekend’s upcoming winter weather. The Department of Public Works has pre-treated many of the county’s high-priority roads, which will aid in their recovery once below-freezing temperatures pass. It’s important to note that pre-treatment does not mean the roads will not…