Assessor’s Damage Assessment for 117 Fire
The El Paso County Assessor’s Office has completed its official Fire Damage Assessment for the 117 Fire. Here is a summary of both residential and non-residential improvements either damaged or…
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Culturally Modified Trees
VIDEO: Explore Our Parks takes a look at Culturally Modified Trees in Fox Run Regional Park. Watch more Park videos here.
Letter Rip Scheduled for May 5
Do you have documents or other personal papers around the house that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands? There are limited spots open to take part in El…
Gardening Study School
Garden Study School is open to the public. This two-day training is sponsored by The Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Wednesday, May 2, classes will be held at the…
Child Trafficking Education and Prevention
VIDEO: The El Paso County Department of Human Services hosted an event at Centennial Hall on April 18, 2018, to share information and resources about child trafficking. More information on…
Sanders Retires After 29 Years With DHS
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, April 19, honored the retirement of Ken Sanders with a Proclamation recognizing his more than 29 years in…
Fire Near Hanover #117Fire
Update: Recovery Information As residents affected by the 117 Fire that burned more than 40,000 acres in the Hanover area begin to return home and assess their personal needs, local…
Harvesting Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel
Capturing rainwater from your roof is now legal in Colorado. Colorado State University Extension presents: Harvesting Rainwater: Build Your Own Rain Barrel. Rain water can be used to irrigate you…
National County Government Month
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners proclaimed April as National County Government Month in El Paso County. The Proclamation, on Thursday, April 12, was made in conjunction with the National…
Road Sign Campaign Pops Up Across County
Drivers in El Paso County may spot blue and white signs with messages about child safety and the prevention of child abuse and neglect on roadways in El Paso County.…
WAAP Drone Video
This drone video gives you an awesome view of the Westside Avenue Action Plan project going on in between Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. The new bridge looks totally…
WAAP Preview for April 9
VIDEO: The second wall of the bridge will start to get formed this week. Some smaller water lines will be going in near Ridge Rd, and with the two old…
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
VIDEO: Practicing safe sleep can be difficult, but your baby is worth it. A Public Service Announcement from the El Paso County Department of Human Services.
Atencio Retires After 22 Years With DHS
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners honored the retirement of Rebecca “Becky” Atencio with a Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 22 years in the Department of Human Services. “Ms.…
Pikes Peak SBDC April Workshops
Looking for a way to boost your own knowledge while helping your business? All of the workshops are listed online at www.pikespeaksbdc.org/workshops. The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC)…
Learn About Child Trafficking
The community can learn more about Child Trafficking Prevention at 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, with “Chosen,” a movie hosted by El Paso County Department of Human Services…