2019 State of the Region
VIDEO: Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Mark Waller, highlights a Region on the Rise at this year’s State of the Region address.
El Paso County Planning Department Presents Existing Conditions Report
The El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department, along with Master Plan Consultant Houseal-Lavigne Associates, presented the County’s “Existing Conditions Report” to the Board of County Commissioners at their meeting on Thursday, December 12. The Existing Conditions Report is a 70-page document comprised of public input and statistical analysis regarding the current state…
Mark and Debbie Bibb Named Parks Volunteers of the Year
The El Paso County Park Advisory Board selected Mark and Debbie Bibb as the 2019 El Paso County Parks Volunteers of the Year. The Bibbs were instrumental in designing, creating and developing the Equestrian Skills Course at Bear Creek Regional Park that allows equestrian riders and horses the opportunity to train and experience navigating obstacles…
Automatic Recount: Initial Results Stand
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the automatic recount of the 2019 Coordinated Election, City of Manitou Springs Issue 2D and Stratmoor Hills Sanitation District Issue 6F. The recount demonstrated the initial results stand and both Issues passed. “Successful completion of the automatic recount with 100% accuracy provides the public…
Elbert Bridge Preventative Maintenance
On December 16, 2019, Department of Public Works will begin interim preventative maintenance on Elbert Bridge. The maintenance will include mill and overlay work on the bridge to repair the asphalt surface until permanent repairs can be made at a later date. Elbert Road will be closed south of Murphy Road and north of Latigo Road…
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2019
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized December 7, 2019, as Pearl Harbor Day in El Paso County, and urges all citizens to set aside time on that day to reflect on the bitter lessons learned, to honor the profound bravery of all those who served and to pay special tribute to those who…
Steve Schleiker Named Assessor of the Year
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker was named the 2019 Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessor’s Association at its 77th Annual Winter Conference held at the Antler’s Hotel in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Steve said, “I am absolutely humbled and honored by this award. It goes to show how great of…
Gleneagle Drive Closure – Utility Relocation and Storm Drain Installation
Department of Public Works contractor will be completing overnight utility relocation and storm drain installation on Gleneagle Drive, beginning on Tuesday, December 10 – Friday, December 13, from 8:00 pm – 5:00 am. During this time, Gleneagle Drive will be closed at Struthers. Through traffic will follow detour signs along Westchester Drive, Scottsdale Drive, Falcon…
Nature Center Events for December
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for December 2019 which includes: a bird count, a candle-light hike, wagon rides and the annual hike with Santa. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures:…
Marksheffel-Meadowbrook Intersection Traffic Signal Installation
Department of Public Works’ contractor will be installing traffic signals at the intersection of Marksheffel Road and Meadowbrook Parkway overnight, beginning around 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Work will consist of installing four new mast arm traffic signals at the Marksheffel Road and Meadowbrook Parkway intersection. Multiple lanes will be closed to avoid…