Census 2020 Press Conference
VIDEO: Pikes Peak Area Complete County Committee for the Census 2020, press conference held at the Pioneers Museum on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.
Seeking Public Comment on ADA Transition Plan
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new ADA Transition Plan, which was presented to the Board of County Commissioners, in draft form, in a work session on Thursday, Oct. 24. El Paso County’s ADA division is tasked with developing an Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan to be submitted for both public…
Colorado MVExpress Kiosks Open at Two King Soopers Stores
Running errands just got a whole lot easier. Citizens in El Paso County are now able to renew their license plates at a self-service kiosk inside two King Soopers stores, and skip a trip to the DMV. Colorado MVExpress kiosks are now available at (1) Powers Blvd. and Stetson Hills Blvd.* and (2) Academy Blvd.…
Voters Encouraged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are encouraged to return their ballot early, before Coordinated Election Day, November 5. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters return their ballot at one of the secure 24-hour ballot drop boxes. Ten additional ballot drop boxes have been installed, totaling 26 strategically located boxes throughout the County. All ballot drop boxes…
Goats Return to Bear Creek Regional Park
The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park on Thursday, Oct. 17, and will work in the park for 10 days. Approximately 500 goats will eat brush and weeds to perform organic weed control on 20 acres of the park surrounding the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden. The gardeners have raised funds…
UCCS Economic Forum 2019
VIDEOS: The 2019 UCCS Economic Forum
Natalie Sosa Announced as Deputy Public Information Officer
The El Paso County Public Information Office is pleased to welcome Natalie Sosa as the new Deputy Public Information Officer. “I couldn’t be happier to welcome Natalie to our communications team,” said Ryan Parsell, Chief Public Information Officer. “Natalie has a proven track record of responsiveness, skill, and dedication to transparency. Her experience and collaborative…
Road Work to begin on Old Stage Road
Starting October 21, El Paso County crews will perform maintenance work on Old Stage Road, west of Hill Drive, beginning at the end of the paved surface on Old Stage Road and proceeding Southwest for approximately five miles to the Old Stage Riding Stables. The project will involve grading and spot gravel treatment. Weather permitting,…
Ballots Have Been Mailed
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed* approximately 409,000 ballots to active, registered county voters for the 2019 Coordinated Election. The ballot—which contains State, Special District, Municipality and various other races and ballot questions—should begin arriving in voters’ mailboxes this week. “We know the citizens of our county are anxious to have…
October is Arts Month
The Board of County Commissioners recognized October as Art Month in the Pikes Peak Region and called citizens to enjoy, promote and support arts, culture and humanities in the community. Andy Vick from the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPer) encouraged people to have at least one new cultural experience with family or…