Our latest update on the WAAP project is a big one. Over the past few weeks we’ve had some roads close and some roads open back up. We also got all 20 girders installed at the bridge. Looking ahead to next week, there will be a full closure on Colorado Avenue as we put the…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was created to shine a light on the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, June 7, recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a Proclamation. “Abuse, neglect and exploitation is a tragedy…
Commissioner Peggy Littleton joined David Geislinger, Colorado Springs City Council, 2018 Girl of the West Sierra Silva, her Aide, Kayla Summers, and the Pikes Peak Rangerettes as part of the traditional Rodeo Token Ceremony held on the steps of the historic 1903 El Paso County Courthouse. The ceremony involves the presentation of a supersized replica…
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 June: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers: Synergistic Strategies for Your Business Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Location: Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce,…
VIDEO: Dogs, Dogs, and more Dogs. For this episode of Explore Our Parks we’re taking a look at the Fox Run Dog Park in Fox Run Regional Park. It’s surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees and is turning into a very popular dog park.
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has mailed approximately 375,000 ballots to active registered Democratic, Republican and Unaffiliated voters for the 2018 Primary Election. The ballots should arrive in voters’ mailboxes Friday of this week. Ballots sent will contain contests for U.S. House, Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, CU Regent, Board…
Marian Percy was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, May 31, with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 21 years in the Department of Human Services. “During her career, Mrs. Percy has made significant contributions focused on strengthening families and making homes safe for children, and has…
VIDEO: Pikes Peak National Cemetery Dedication May 25, 2018.
Citizens in El Paso County now have a new option to renew their vehicle registration without leaving their home or office — Gov2Go, the nation’s first personal assistant for government. Individuals who download the Gov2Go app will receive renewal reminders and can renew their vehicle tags from the convenience of their cell phones. After users…
El Paso County DHS has partnered with Silver Key and the PPEAC to host a special event June 15 to teach seniors and their caregivers about recognizing abuse and mistreatment and taking preventative measures. The event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 15 at Silver Key Senior Services,…
