Master Plan Update
VIDEO: The El Paso County Master Plan Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to discuss the progress that has been made on the master plan and have a…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
Suicide Prevention – A Call for Understanding
El Paso County Commissioners approved 2019 Suicide Prevention Proclamation. Commissioner Holly Williams shares a deeply personal message during her comments.
Veteran of the Year Ceremony on Thursday
El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office announces Joe V. Aldaz, Duane K.L. France, Nanette Brédé Mueller and Charles G. Watkins as the finalists for the 3rd Annual Veteran of the…
Clerk’s Office Announces Public Test to Ensure Accuracy of Voting Equipment
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office will conduct a public Logic and Accuracy test (L&A) on all ballot counting equipment that will be used for the 2019 Coordinated Election. This includes…
Creek Week 2019
The Board of County Commissioners recognizes the week of September 28 through October 6, 2019, as “Creek Week” in El Paso County and encourages citizens to help protect, restore and…
Sample Ballot for 2019 Coordinated Election Available
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has announced the Sample Ballot for the 2019 Coordinated Election is now available. Voters are encouraged to review the Sample Ballot and…
Public Invited to Meeting on Potential Northern Nature Center
Join Altitude Land Consultants and El Paso County Parks for a community meeting to hear about the exciting plans for a potential Northern El Paso County Nature Center and share…
Nature Center Events and Programs for October 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for October 2019 which includes: Creek Week Cleanup, owls, Harvest Festival, pumpkin carving,…
Ballots Sent to Military, Overseas Voters Ahead of Deadline
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder sent approximately 4,400 ballots for the Coordinated Election to voters classified under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) on Friday,…
Clerk’s Office Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office joins the National Association of Secretaries of State and various other organizations in recognizing tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, as National Voter Registration…
DHS Honors Highest Quality CCCAP Providers
Only three Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) providers have attained the top rating from Colorado Shines in El Paso County. The El Paso County Department of Human Services Executive…
Commissioner Meetings Canceled for Sept. 17 and Sept. 19
Due to scheduling conflicts the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings for next Tuesday (September 17) and next Thursday (September 19) have been canceled. El Paso County Commissioners will…
Lowderman Appointed Public Trustee
El Paso County Treasurer Mark Lowderman has been appointed as the County’s Public Trustee by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. As Public Trustee, Treasurer Lowderman will oversee an operation that serves…
Ute Pass Trail Phase 1 Begins Sept. 9
El Paso County Community Services Department will begin trail/sidewalk construction on Chipita Park Road from Ute Pass Elementary School to Winnemucca Road, approximately 0.6 miles, on Monday, Sept. 9. Work…
Marksheffel-Meadowbrook Intersection Project
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin intersection improvements at the Marksheffel Road and Meadowbrook Parkway intersection on Monday, Sept. 9. Work will consist of installing new traffic…
Nature Center Events and Programs for September 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for September 2019 which includes: birds, bears, bugs, and Creek Week. Fountain…