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El Paso County Treasurer Announces Electronic Delivery of Tax Statements Starting February 9

El Paso County, Colorado, February 7, 2024 – El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee Chuck Broerman is pleased to announce that electronic delivery of property tax statements will be available to property owners starting February 9, 2024. Property owners can easily access their property tax amounts by visiting treasurer.elpasoco.com and clicking on the Real Estate Property…

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El Paso County Offices Weather Update for January 8, 2024

El Paso County, Colorado, January 8, 2024 – At this time most 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 Monday, January 8, 2024, during regular business hours. All Clerk and Recorder’s Office locations will be on…

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Traffic Advisory – December 5, 2023 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

El Paso County, Colorado, December 5, 2023 – On Wednesday, December 6, starting at 9 a.m. there will be alternating left and right lane closures on eastbound South Academy Boulevard over Fountain Creek between US 85 and I-25 as crews place temporary barrier and stripe the new detour crossover lanes. Starting at 4 p.m., two eastbound…

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UPDATE: Schedule Changes for Upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meetings

SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES TO THE INITIAL POST El Paso County, Colorado, October 24, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners is announcing updates to a few of their upcoming meetings. Updates reflect changes for these meetings only. October 26, 2023 – Land Use Meeting (Canceled) November 21, 2023 – Regular Meeting (Canceled)…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of November 20: Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

El Paso County, Colorado, November 17, 2023 —­­ The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled a southbound I-25 right lane closure between South Academy Boulevard and Mesa Ridge Parkway overnight on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 beginning at 7 p.m. The closure will allow crews to install drainage outlet structures along the shoulder. All lanes will…

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El Paso County Announces 2024 Preliminary Balanced Budget

El Paso County, Colorado, October 3, 2023 – The El Paso County Financial Services Department presented the 2024 Preliminary Balanced Budget at the October 3, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting. El Paso County is responsible for providing essential public services, including maintaining critical infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and stormwater and ensuring public health and safety. El…

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New Traffic Signal at Mesa Ridge Parkway and Marksheffel Road will be fully operational Wednesday, September 27, 2023

El Paso County, Colorado, September 25, 2023 – Starting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the new traffic signal on Mesa Ridge Parkway and Marksheffel Road will be fully operational. El Paso County wishes to thank drivers for their cooperation while the new signal was being installed. Please see vicinity map below. For more information…

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Traffic Advisory for Week of September 24 – Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

NOTE: This information is being shared on behalf of CDOT. The red text below applies specifically to El Paso County. El Paso County, Colorado, September 22, 2023 – The Colorado Department of Transportation will temporarily close the northbound I-25 off-ramp at South Academy Boulevard (mile 135) nightly on Friday and Saturday, September 29 – 30, beginning at 8 p.m. for…

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Road Open at the new Ellicott Highway Bridge beginning Tuesday, September 19

El Paso County, Colorado, September 19, 2023 – Starting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the new bridge on Ellicott Highway north of State Highway 94 between McDaniels Road and Big Springs Road will be permanently open to traffic. El Paso County wishes to thank drivers for their cooperation while the new bridge was under construction. Vicinity map…