2018 Veteran of the Year Ceremony
VIDEO: El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office honored Victor M. Fernandez on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 as the Veteran of the Year. Among other El Paso County Community endeavors, Fernandez…
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Fountain Creek Nature Center: Explore Our Parks
We just finished up another episode of Explore Our Parks and this time we’re featuring the Fountain Creek Nature Center. It’s very different than the Bear Creek Nature Center. It’s…
Video: Update on Community Effort to Reduce Teen Suicides
The County Commissioners received some encouraging news indicating that a community wide collaborative effort to reduce teen suicides is starting to make a difference. Commissioners have recognized September as National…
Victor Fernandez Named Veteran of the Year
El Paso County Announces Veteran of the Year Victor M. Fernandez Honored by EPC Veterans Service Office El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office will honor the Victor M. Fernandez on…
County Clerk 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 25, as National Voter Registration…
WAAP Update September 24
We’re making some good progress including the reopening of Columbia Rd. We’ll have a full update coming up next week with Project Manager Brett Hartzell.
County to Host The Arkansas River
A showing of the Rocky Mountain PBS one-hour documentary, The Arkansas River: From Leadville to Lamar will be held at El Paso County’s Centennial Hall Auditorium. The program will begin…
Creek Week Set For Fifth Year
El Paso County is proud to be one of the many partners for the 5th annual Creek Week, being held Saturday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 7. On Thursday, the…
Video: Training for Winter Conditions
El Paso County Public Works crews begin preparing and training for winter conditions.
Commissioners Meetings Canceled, Sept. 25 & 27
Due to scheduling conflicts the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings for next Tuesday (September 25) and next Thursday (September 27, 2018) have been canceled. El Paso County Commissioners…
Ballots Being Sent to Military, Overseas Voters Ahead of Deadline
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder will send approximately 4,100 ballots for the General Election to voters classified under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) by…
Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom
Colorado State University Extension offers Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom. Bulbs planted in fall are a great source of early spring blooms. Come learn the lowdown on what to…
100 Temporary Election Judges Needed
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is hiring Temporary Election Judges for the 2018 General Election. Positions provide short-term support during the elections process – dates, locations, and hours…
Volunteers Needed for PPACG Community Advisory Committee
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for…
Pickling Technique Class Featuring Okra
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class Featuring Okra. If you love pickled vegetables and relish, come learn to make your own. You will learn to safely water bath…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Highway Advisory Commission. Applications for the open position are due by…