Public Health Welcomes New Medical Director
El Paso County Public Health announced it has hired Dr. Robin Johnson as the agency’s new Medical Director. Dr. Johnson, MD, MPH(c), FACEP comes to Public Health from the Colorado…
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Commissioners Honor Those Who Fought in the Korean War
During the Korean War, 180,000 American, South Korean and United Nations forces lost their lives defending the Republic of Korea. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular…
Food Safety Works – Food Service Certification
Colorado State University Extension offering Food Safety Works – Food Service Certification. Food Safety Works is a safe food handler certificate training that teaches entry-level food workers how to safely…
Renovations to Begin at Widefield Community Park
El Paso County Parks and its contractor, Designscapes Colorado, will be closing the playground, tennis courts and basketball courts at Widefield Community Park for Phase I Improvements on Thursday, July…
Board of Health Appoints Interim Public Health Director
The El Paso County Board of Health has appointed Susan Wheelan to the position of interim director at El Paso County Public Health, effective September 1, 2018. Director Dan Martindale…
Clean Sweep is set for October
The El Paso County Community Services Department, Environmental Division will host a Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event for Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This…
Hicks Retires From Public Works
The El Paso County Commissioners recognized the retirement of Jerry Hicks for the Department of Public Works.
Cottage Food Training in July
Colorado State University Extension offering 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…
Elections Department Completes Risk Limiting Audit in First Round
El Paso County participated in the statewide Risk Limiting Audit last Friday, July 6, and was able to complete it in the first round with 100% accuracy. This sophisticated post-election…
June 2018 Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin Report
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has updated the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) report for June, 2018. The report covers data from January to June on the…
HAM Radio “Field Day”
VIDEO: El Paso County OEM held an Amateur Radio Field Day. Local ham radio operators competed to see how many radio contacts they can make around the world in 24…
July is National Parks Month
VIDEO: July is National Parks and Rec Month and we have all kinds of great events going on here in El Paso County. We’re at the Bear Creek Nature Center…
Elections Department Participates in Statewide Risk Limiting Audit
The El Paso County Elections Department will participate in the statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) Friday and Saturday, July 6-7. This sophisticated post-election audit allows officials to compare a sample…
Explore Our Parks – Community Garden
We’re taking a look at the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park for our latest episode of Explore Our Parks. This is a great place to grow your…
Events and Programs for July 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2018 which includes: puppets, dragonflies, firefly hike, nature camp, a creek…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by July 16, 2018.…