Remembering Fallen Deputy Micah Flick
VIDEO: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office held a memorial ceremony on Feb. 5, 2019, marking the one-year anniversary of Deputy Micah Flick’s death. Sheriff Elder and members of Flick’s family spoke.
Elected Officials to Be Sworn In on Tuesday, January 8
The Public and members of the media are invited to attend the 2019 Oath of Office Ceremony at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 8. All newly elected and re-elected El Paso County officials and judges will be sworn in by Fourth Judicial District Court Chief Judge William Bain. The ceremony will take place before Tuesday’s…
Former Sheriff’s Sergeant Ordered to Reimburse County for Frivolous Lawsuit Costs
The United States District Court in Denver ordered former El Paso County Sheriff’s Sergeant John Huntz to pay the County almost $9,000 in statutory costs incurred during a federal jury trial in August. Huntz, who worked for former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa, had unsuccessfully sued El Paso County, claiming that the Sheriff’s Office…
Video: Update on Community Effort to Reduce Teen Suicides
The County Commissioners received some encouraging news indicating that a community wide collaborative effort to reduce teen suicides is starting to make a difference. Commissioners have recognized September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Commissioner Peggy Littleton, who also serves as member of the Board of Health, requested the update. Over the past five years…
Commissioners to Ask Voters to Continue Public Safety Tax
The ballot measure could sustain funding voters approved in 2012. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a Resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, putting a question on the Nov. 6 ballot asking voters to continue until 2029 the current $0.0023 (point two-three percent) El Paso County Public Safety Sales Tax beyond its…
Federal Court Jury Finds in Favor of Sheriff’s Office
An eight-person federal court jury in Denver today found that the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office did not violate federal employment laws when it terminated the employment of former Sheriff’s Sergeant John Huntz. Huntz had argued through his lawyers that he was transferred from a prestigious training officer assignment to night shifts in the jail…
Commissioners Recognize National Night Out
August 7 will be the date for the nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized National Night Out at its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 31. “The 35th annual National Night Out is a positive, proactive opportunity for El Paso County to join forces with thousands of other…
County Wide Stage One Fire Restrictions Lifted
Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County. We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning that has been allowed in the past. Our county has various topographical features where some terrain may experience large amounts of moisture, but other portions…
County Back to Stage I Fire Restrictions
Stage I Fire Restrictions for all the unincorporated areas of El Paso County as of July 24, 2018. The Stage I Fire Restrictions shall go into effect immediately and the following are prohibited: 1. Open burning, excepting fires and campfires within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds; charcoal grills and wood…
Fireworks and Burn Ban Information
We would like to wish every citizen in El Paso County a safe and happy Fourth of July. Hopefully this holiday will pass without any serious injuries or incidents tainting its enjoyment. Since fireworks are traditionally a major part of our Independence Day celebrations, we would like to remind our community that Stage II Fire…