Adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption and foster homes were honored Thursday, Nov. 15. El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at their regular meeting. “The El Paso County Department of Human Services, with its many private, community based and non-profit partners, plays a vital role in…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized Friday, Nov. 16, as Honoring the Brave Day in connection with the Peak Military Care Network’s second annual Honoring the Brave Breakfast. Honoring the Brave Breakfast highlights the collective impact of its organization and its partnering agencies that provide more than 100,000 service to service members, veterans…
Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the Colorado Counties, Inc. Winter Conference, upcoming regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings for Tuesday, Nov. 20, Thursday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 27 have been canceled. El Paso County is hosting the CCI Winter Conference, which begins the morning of Monday, Nov. 26, and runs through noon…
Colorado State University Extension – Online Land Stewardship Program is now live! Those who own, live on, and manage small-acreage properties are responsible for a variety of natural resources, including soil, water. air, plants and animals. It is important to manage these resources sustainably to ensure the land remains healthy, productive, ecologically diverse and preserved…
VIDEO – El Paso Planning and Community Development staff gave a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 13, 2018, about the development of the County’s Water Master Plan. The County is currently in the process of updating the Water Master Plan. Please take the opportunity to view and comment on the development…
Calling all Holiday Light Engineers! The El Paso County Fair & Events Center is hosting a Holiday Light Display Competition. Sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, the contest has four divisions that will vie for trophies and a cash prize. The Christmas Light Competition event is being held in conjunction with the Calhan Christmas Parade of…
With cold temperatures and icy, snowy weather upon us in the Pikes Peak Region, El Paso County Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Works would like to share some winter-weather tips for driving and personal preparedness, both in your care and at home. SAFETY FIRST WHEN TRAVELING DURING WINTER WEATHER ……
Colorado State University Extension presents Intro to Pressure Canning. Learn the steps to safely can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dial gauge test. Bring your canner lid or just the dial gauge. Take home your own pressure canned vegetable. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office continues to process voted ballots for the 2018 General Election. An update will be posted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, to the Election Night Reporting site. Approximately 82% of all ballots cast have been tabulated and the remaining percentage is not expected to affect the…
El Paso County hosted two Halloween themed events, Haunted Fall Fest at the Fair & Events Center and Ghouls and Stools at Bear Creek Dog Park.
