El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 Program Description Document is available for public review and comment until November 18, and is on the County website at: https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Stormwater/EPC-MS4-Program-Desription-Document-Public-Notice-Draft.pdf The Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System…
The upcoming Cyber Security Summit for Small Businesses includes a broad variety of workshops and speakers, consultation opportunities and exhibitors so business owners and others can expand their knowledge and apply it to make improvements. The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the event. The summit will present small businesses knowledge in different…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed approximately 379,900 ballots to active, registered county voters for the 2018 General Election. The two-sheet ballot—which contains the race for Governor/Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Representative, State Legislators, State Offices, County Offices, Judges and various other races and ballot questions—should begin arriving in voters’ mailboxes later this…
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will host a community open house to present the draft 2019 – 2021 Action Plan that will guide the efforts of the Council over the next three years. The event is 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, at the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center located at 2880…
The El Paso County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Haunted Fall Fest from 1 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, with events and entertainment for the entire family, including hay rides, maze, Trick-or-Treating, live music, chili dinner and bull riding. What: Haunted Fall Fest Where: El Paso County Fairgrounds When: Saturday, October 27th, 2018…
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners and representatives from the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association have a shared message for county residents: don’t be a victim this winter. “Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most preventable issues facing our community,” said El Paso County President Pro Tempore Mark Waller, who also sits on…
El Paso County Public Works will be constructing safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road, including construction of a “free right,” improvements to drainage along Crystal Creek, and road reconstruction. Due to constraints of the road and the scope of the project, the road will be closed from the intersection…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has received reports of citizens receiving a mailing titled “Be Registered Colorado”. The mailing—which asks current registered voters to reply to the mailing or register online for their vote to count in the upcoming election, could be construed as either an official mailing from El Paso County…
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class: Featuring Pears. You will learn how to safely water bath can pickles, relish, salsa and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where you will water bath can a jar of pears to take home with you. Date & Time: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 – 10:00 am…
El Paso County proudly encourages participation in the arts as well as provides venues for the public display of creative projects. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting on Thursday unanimously approved a Proclamation recognizing October as Arts Month. “The arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American,…
