WAAP Preview for March 12
Crews hit a major milestone this week, completing the installation of the 30″ water line near Ridge Rd. before the scheduled plant closure. Meanwhile, progress still being made at the…
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El Paso County News, Stories, Events and Videos
El Paso County Planning Department Update
El Paso County Planning Department gave an update at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 1, 2018.
Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming in April
The El Paso County Community Services Department, Environmental Division will hold the first Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Event for 2018 on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event…
County Finance Department Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the El Paso County Financial Services Department with its highest recognition, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The GFOA…
Economic Development’s New Office
El Paso County’s Economic Development Office recently moved to a new home on Vermijo Street in downtown Colorado Springs, improving convenience for employees and customer service.
Marksheffel Road South Project Wins ‘Best in Colorado’ Award
El Paso County and its construction partners won the 2018 Best in Colorado award in the Rural Highway New or Reconstruction Category. The County was honored for the Marksheffel Road…
Counties Collaborate to Offer Residents Kiosk Vehicle Renewals
enewing your vehicle registration while away from home gets easier beginning Monday, March 5. Residents of 12 Colorado counties that offer the Colorado MVExpress kiosks will be able to renew…
El Paso County Commissioners Mark Retirement of 32-year Public Works Employee Charles Mobley
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, recognized the retirement of Charles Mobley, expressing thanks in a Proclamation for Mobley’s 32 years…
Commissioners Recognize Retirement of Shirley Rhodus After 35 Years in Human Services
After 35 years of service, a well known Department of Human Services worker is calling it a career. Shirley Rhodus was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners…
Explore Our Parks: The Paint Mines
We’re taking a tour of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park. The park sits right outside of Calhan and is one of only three Hoodoos in the country. This place is…
El Paso County Extends Health Plan Benefits for Family of Fallen Deputy
Full Year of Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Benefits Preserved for Spouse and Children The El Paso County Health Plan Trust Board, at a special meeting today adopted an amendment…
2017 Partners in the Park Honored by Parks Board
On Wednesday, the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board honored five community donors as 2017 Partners in the Park with commemorative awards of appreciation. The Partners in the Park Program…
New Economic Assistance Site for EBT Card Services Opens in Fountain
Residents in the Southern part of El Paso County will have a lot less traveling to reach economic assistance resources, especially when they need help with their EBT card. The…
Safety Improvements Put In at Black Forest Intersection
In response to citizen concerns that too many drivers are failing to comply with stop signs at an intersection in the Black Forest area, El Paso County has made some…
Fillmore Bridge to be Named for Pearl Harbor Survivor Don Stratton
2/1/18 An emotional Don Stratton rose from his seat on the floor of the Colorado State House of Representatives on Friday, January 26, 2018 to acknowledge the roar of applause…
New Online Tool for Reporting Foodborne Illness
1/31/18 Have you ever become ill after eating at a potluck or restaurant and wondered what made you sick? El Paso County Public Health is launching a new online system…