September 2, 2020 –El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office announces the finalists for the 4th Annual Veteran of the Year. El Paso Count honors one veteran annually, for his or her efforts defending our country and continued willingness to serve local veterans and the community. “Veterans deserve our support and recognition for their exemplary military…
August 31, 2020 – El Paso County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is announcing an additional application cycle for the release of CDBG-CV funds. The application process opens Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The funds are intended to prevent, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $450,000 is being made available to local…
August 28, 2020— The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management for the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County kick off September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). Sponsored by the National Ready Campaign, this year’s NPM promotes family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As the nation continues to…
August 26, 2020– The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is pleased to announce the Fort Carson branch is reopening September 8. Beginning today, customers can make an appointment for in-person service using the online appointment scheduler system at www.epcdrives.com. Services include motor vehicle and limited driver’s license. As a reminder, valid base access…
August 18, 2020 – At Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, El Paso County’s Department of Economic Development presented the El Paso County Regional Business Relief Fund, a new local grant program just launched by the county. Grant applications are now open to local small businesses and nonprofits in El Paso County that have been…
August 13, 2020 – Beginning Monday, August 17, McLaughlin Road will be closed between Flower Road and the Rock Island Trail Head entrance south of Woodmen Road. The County will conduct maintenance on McLaughlin Bridge. The project is scheduled to be completed in six weeks, weather permitting. Project Includes: Replacing the bridge deck Repaving…
August 12, 2020 – El Paso County continues its commitment to local small businesses and nonprofits with a new multi-million-dollar Regional Business Relief Fund program, launching this week. This Fund will act as a competitive grant application process to assist our small businesses and nonprofits with business-related costs incurred due to the COVID-19 economic disruption.…
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – Starting today, work will begin on US 24 between Falcon Hwy and New Meridian Road. El Paso County Department of Public Works’ contractor, HEI Civil, expects the work to take approximately one year, through Summer 2021. Work will include: 24/7 shoulder closure on eastbound US 24 to complete removal…
August 11, 2020 — El Paso County Public Health, El Paso County, the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management will hold a joint news conference Tuesday, August 11, at 2 p.m. to highlight the opening of a new community-based COVID-19 testing site that will offer easy, free, and…
August 7, 2020 – Beginning Monday, August 10, Old Pueblo Road will be closed for a project to repair the railroad crossing on Old Pueblo Rd. This project is a collaboration between El Paso County and BNSF Railway to mend tracks that have sunk a few inches and caused slowdowns just east of Interstate 25.…
