Midway Fire Update
Video: Update on the Ft. Carson Midway Fire. The EPA came in to help County crews put out a wall of tires that continued to burn after the Carson Midway…
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Closure of Ellicott Highway Scheduled for Bridge Deck Replacement Project
No Through Traffic Between Speer Road and Scott Road Starting Mid-April 2018 El Paso County Public Works will be doing bridge deck replacement work along Ellicott Highway between Scott Road…
EPA Brought in to Help with Carson Midway Fire
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners got an update on the Carson Midway Fire on Tuesday, and with it came some good news. El Paso County Public Works Executive…
County to Appeal Ruling in ACLU Complaint Against Sheriff Elder
A judge has ruled on an ACLU complaint against El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder, in reference to ICE immigration detainers at the jail, but the issue is far from…
Volunteers Needed for New Innovation and Technology Committee
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the new El Paso County Innovation and Technology Committee (ITC). Applications for the open positions…
WAAP Preview for March 19
In addition to the work Dennis talks about in our preview video there will also be some new asphalt milling on Colorado Ave. from Columbia Rd. to Ridge Rd on…
2018 Off To A Quick Start For Rabies Cases
It’s already been an active year for rabies cases in El Paso County, and the Health Department is warning everyone about unknown or wild animals. A total of 10 skunks…
Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival 2018
23 Field Trips Take You From The Prairie To The Mountains The El Paso County Nature Centers host the fourth annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival from Friday,…
WAAP Preview for March 12
Crews hit a major milestone this week, completing the installation of the 30″ water line near Ridge Rd. before the scheduled plant closure. Meanwhile, progress still being made at the…
El Paso County Planning Department Update
El Paso County Planning Department gave an update at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 1, 2018.
Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming in April
The El Paso County Community Services Department, Environmental Division will hold the first Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event for 2018 on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event…
County Finance Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the El Paso County Financial Services Department with its highest recognition, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The GFOA…
Economic Development’s New Office
El Paso County’s Economic Development Office recently moved to a new home on Vermijo Street in downtown Colorado Springs, improving convenience for employees and customer service.
Marksheffel Road South Project Wins ‘Best in Colorado’ Award
El Paso County and its construction partners won the 2018 Best in Colorado award in the Rural Highway New or Reconstruction Category. The County was honored for the Marksheffel Road…
Counties Collaborate to Offer Residents Kiosk Vehicle Renewals
enewing your vehicle registration while away from home gets easier beginning Monday, March 5. Residents of 12 Colorado counties that offer the Colorado MVExpress kiosks will be able to renew…
El Paso County Commissioners Mark Retirement of 32-year Public Works Employee Charles Mobley
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, recognized the retirement of Charles Mobley, expressing thanks in a Proclamation for Mobley’s 32 years…