Explore Our Parks: Bear Creek Nature Center
VIDEO: We went indoors for our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. We’re talking about the Nationally Recognized Bear Creek Nature Center. It’s loaded with great exhibits and it has…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Cottage Food Training
Participants will learn safety guidelines and specifics for operating a small home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen and the most current Colorado Cottage Foods Act information. Following the…
Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Dedication
VIDEO: The Peace Officers Memorial was dedicated at Colorado Springs Memorial Park on May 15, 2018. The Peace Officers Memorial will be dedicated with the names of 32 peace officers killed in…
Celebrating Our Western Heritage
“Events such as the Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast, the Rodeo Parade, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and the El Paso County Fair preserve and promote our wonderful western…
National Public Works Week 2018
Public Works Week 2018’s theme is “The Power of Public Works.” El Paso County will celebrate by welcoming the public to an Open House on Thursday, May 24 from 9…
State DMV Computer System Upgrade Aims to Improve Customer Service
All Colorado title and registration services, including motor vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, International Registration Plan (IRP) and ownership transfers will be unavailable August 1-5, 2018 to allow for technical…
May 19 is Armed Forces Day 2018
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized Saturday, May 19, 2018 as Armed Forces Day with a Proclamation the role that the values and high standards of the military…
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Sheriff’s Office has received intelligence of another phone scam. The caller threatens the individual they are speaking with an arrest warrant for missed jury duty. If they don’t follow…
Submit I-25 Gap Comments to CDOT
El Paso County residents are reminded that the Colorado Department of Transportation holding a public meeting May 16 and is currently soliciting official public comment on its proposed plan for…
Garvin Honored by NAMI
El Paso County’s Chris Garvin was given the Pat Lysinger Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness at the annual Stepping Into the…
PPAR Granted Charter 100 Years Ago
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS® on Thursday, May 10, 2018, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization’s charter and its continued…
Ballots Mailed to Military, Overseas Voters
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder has mailed approximately 1,500 Primary Election ballots to El Paso County voters currently living outside of the state. This special class of voters…
Wag Your Tale For Adopt-A-Pet Day
Winnie is available for adoption. In 2017 the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region brought joy to families with 11,925 pet adoptions and oversaw 1,371 pets in foster care.…
Foster Families Share Perspective
On any given day, 900 children on average are living in out-of-home care in El Paso County. Foster families provide secure, stable places to call home until children in foster…
Make & Take: Blooming Planter
Colorado State University Extension Offers Make & Take: Blooming Planter – Thriller, Filler, Spiller. Learn how to create and maintain blooming planters with flowers that thrill and colors that spill.…
Explore Our Parks: Clear Spring Ranch
VIDEO: If you’re looking for a quiet trail to go for a hike, we’ve got you covered with our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. It’s Clear Spring Ranch just…