Voters Urged to Return Ballots Early
Voters are urged to return their ballot early, before Primary Election Day, June 26. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office also strongly recommends voters to return their ballot at one of…
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open…
Strawberry Jam Making And Canning Basics
Colorado State University Extension presents Strawberry Jam Making and Canning Basics. Learn how to make and preserve flavorful summer fruit such as strawberries. Feel confident and proud to give your…
Volunteers Needed for Innovation and Technology Committee
El Paso Colorado Springs, CO, June 18, 2018 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Innovation and…
Commissioners Proclaim Juneteenth Week
Juneteenth traces roots to June 19, 1865. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was supposed to end slavery throughout the United States. But both Civil War battles and slavery…
Input Needed in Developing Broadband Strategic Plan
El Paso County is soliciting public input into the development of a Broadband Strategic Plan. The initial phase is a study that includes gathering input from County residents, businesses and…
Conservatory Presents “Jack”
VIDEO: The Colorado Springs Conservatory talks about their production “Jack” and how it relates to addressing bullying and teen suicide. Colorado Springs Conservatory.org
Fair Queen Visits Commissioners
El Paso County Fair Queen Cheyenne Holt visited the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday to promote the 113th El Paso County Fair, July 14-21 in Calhan. “I’ve had the…
CCCAP Waitlist to be Lifted
There will no longer be a waitlist process in El Paso County for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, known as CCCAP. House Bill 18-1335 redesigned the funding structure allocating…
WAAP: Manitou Springs Sign is Back
VIDEO: The historic Manitou Springs sign is back and a lot of people are excited about it. Several residents and business owners came out to witness the sign going back…
Donald Stratton Bridge Dedication
VIDEO: The newly constructed 1-25/Fillmore Bridge interchange was renamed in honor of Donald G. Stratton on June 8, 2018. Stratton is a Pearl Harbor survivor from the USS Arizona. Commissioners…
Make & Take: Sustainable Succulents Planted Container
Colorado State University Extension offers Make & Take: Sustainable Succulents Planted Container. In this workshop you will learn about two groups of low water, hardy perennial succulents (Sempervivum and Sedum…
WAAP Update June 8
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…
Community Meeting to Discuss Drake Lake
El Paso County will host a community meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Drake Lake, 7502 Mallard Drive, Peyton to discuss the design for the embankment…
Commissioners Mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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…