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El Paso County Receives Upgraded Bond Rating From Standard and Poors

May 8, 2024 – El Paso County’s bond rating was recently upgraded by rating agency Standard and Poors to AA+ following a process necessary to issue the $15 million certificates of participation (COP) for the approved Falcon Sheriff’s Office substation. The specific reasons given for the rating improvement were: Increase in the unrestricted/available fund balance…

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El Paso County Elected Officials Announce Support for Lawsuit

May 7, 2024 – As Elected County Officials in El Paso County, we stand united in our support of Sheriff Joe Roybal and the El Paso County Commissioners. We have resolved to join a Douglas County lawsuit challenging two Colorado laws. These laws, according to opponents, undermine local efforts to maintain community safety, particularly concerning violent…

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El Paso County Updating Traffic Pattern at Vollmer Road and Burgess Road

April 18, 2024 – Starting on Monday, April 22, El Paso County will be making traffic safety improvements to the intersection of Vollmer Road and Burgess Road. Improvements will include a new all-way stop at Vollmer Road and Burgess Road. Closure Information: None Detour: None Safety Reminders: Reduce speeds in work zone. Watch for workers, equipment, signs,…

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El Paso County Updating Traffic Pattern at Old North Gate Road and Silverton Road

April 11, 2024 – Starting on Friday, April 12, El Paso County will be making traffic safety improvements to Old North Gate Road between State Highway 83 and North Gate Boulevard. Improvements will include a new all-way stop at Old North Gate Road and Silverton Road, as well as adjustments to speed limit signage throughout the vicinity.…

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El Paso County Conducting Pipe Repair Beneath Yucatan Drive Starting Friday, April 12

April 9, 2024 – Beginning Friday, April 12, El Paso County will begin replacing a pipe beneath Yucatan Drive between the two inlets at the Hancock Expressway and Yucatan Drive intersection. The project is expected to be completed in ten working days, weather permitting. Closure Information: Yucatan Drive between Hancock Expressway and Cantrell Drive will…

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EL PASO COUNTY OFFICES AND AFFILIATED AGENCIES CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

El Paso County, Colorado, March 14, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Friday, March 15, due to inclement weather. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will remain open to serve public safety needs. The closure applies to non-mission essential personnel and includes: El Paso County Public…

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EL PASO COUNTY OFFICES AND AFFILIATED AGENCIES CLOSED ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

El Paso County, Colorado, March 14, 2024 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thursday, March 14, due to inclement weather. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will remain open to serve public safety needs. The closure applies to non-mission essential personnel and includes: El Paso County Public Health…