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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Operating at Normal Hours Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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January 7, 2025 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be open during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This includes all El Paso County administrative elected official offices and affiliated agencies, such as the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, and the CSU Extension. We would like to remind citizens…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee

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December 18, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by December 31, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication as…

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Colorado Centre Drainage Improvements Project kicks off with Public Information Open House

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December 12, 2024 – El Paso County is undertaking drainage and roadway improvements to replace and improve varying conditions of the infrastructure within the Colorado Centre Residential Development. The project is located within the County, east of the Colorado Springs Airport and approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Colorado Springs at the intersection of Bradley Road…

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El Paso County Approves 2025 Budget, Balancing Fiscal Efficiency and Enhanced Public Services

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December 10, 2024 – During today’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, El Paso County’s Chief Financial Officer, Nikki Simmons, presented the 2025 Original Adopted Budget for approval. The Board approved the budget with a unanimous 5-0 vote. This was the final step of a months-long process that ensures the county can continue operations in the coming year.…

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El Paso County to Replace Cross Pan on Alturas Drive starting Monday, November 25

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November 22, 2024 – El Paso County will replace the cross pan on Alturas Drive at the Alturas Drive and Bradley Drive intersection. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 25 and is expected to be completed in three working days, weather permitting. Detour: Bradley Road from Alturas Drive to Bradley Circle Bradley Circle from…

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El Paso County Celebrates Completion of Rex and Meridian Roads Intersection Improvements

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November 21, 2024 – El Paso County officials, project team members, and community stakeholders gathered today to celebrate the completion of the $9.9 million Rex and Meridian Roads Intersection Improvements Project. Completed in just 10 months, this major infrastructure initiative delivers crucial safety and capacity enhancements to one of the county’s rapidly growing areas. “This project…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee

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November 15, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by November 29, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication as…