BoCC Upcoming Meetings
The Board of County Commissioner meetings for the next two Thursdays (January 24 and January 31) have been cancelled. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 will occur as scheduled.
Severe Snowstorm Impacts Northern El Paso County – Residents Urged to Stay Off Roads
3:30 p.m. update El Paso County, CO, January 18, 2019 – A severe snowstorm is impacting the northern portion of El Paso County. Road conditions are dangerous, with extremely low visibility in some areas. Residents are urged to stay off the roads. Some roads may be closed in areas due to local conditions. Snowpacked and…
Recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
iInspire Awards
VIDEO: Zaire Crockett, 20, Lazarious Williams, 15, Che’Paris Mobley, 17, Jada Nicks, 17, and Kristian Smith, 17, are the recipients of the 2019 iInspire Awards presented at Thursday’s meeting by the Minority Overrepresentation Committee of the Fourth Judicial District and the Educating Children of Color Summit. At its regular meeting Thursday, the Board of El…
Child Support Services Moving to Citizens Service Center
El Paso County Child Support Services is moving, joining many other County offices and resources in the Citizens Service Center building on Garden of the Gods Road. “We are excited to bring Child Support Services to our central location, adding to the list of services and programs already available and accessible at the Citizens Service…
Register Now for the Minority Business Enterprise & Diversity Summit 2019
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the 2019 Minority Business Enterprise & Diversity Summit: Winning Through Inclusion on January 29 at the Pinery at the Hill. The economy is truly global, and that means businesses need to be innovative and creative in regards to diversity. The event offers businesses the opportunity to…
Complete New Food Assistance Applications by Jan. 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) is providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through February 2019 in response to the partial government shutdown. At federal direction, all states including Colorado will distribute SNAP funds for February much earlier than normal, which required the early deadline for processing. All redeterminations were due by 3 p.m.…
Offices Will Be Closed January 21 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All El Paso County administrative and elected offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, El Paso County Public Trustee, the offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney and El Paso County Combined Courts will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in observance of the Dr.…
Register for January Courses
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in January: Thursday, January 10, 2019 Leading Edge For Transportation (9 Week Course) Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, 9 sessions ending Thursday, March 07 Location: Pikes Peak…
Public Health encouraging radon home testing in January
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and El Paso County has been designated as an area with high radon potential, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in soils, rock, and…