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.…
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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…
Rainbow Falls Historic Site Temporary Closure
El Paso County Parks has announced that the Rainbow Falls Recreation Area will be temporarily closed to the public until July 2018 for major renovations to the trails and parking…
Workshop for Water Well and Septic Owners
El Paso County Public Health and Colorado State University Extension offering Workshop for Water Well and Septic Owners. Do you get your water from an underground well? Do you have concerns…
Employees Honored for Innovation
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners honored 12 County employees with “Innovation Awards” at the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The program began in 2014 to encourage…
UChooseCo Campaign
The UChooseCo campaign made a stop in El Paso County on Tuesday. The goal of the campaign is to educate unaffiliated voters on the new change to allow them to vote in…
Commissioners Celebrate Libraries in the Pikes Peak Region
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners celebrated the ever-expanding role that local libraries play in the region when they delivered a Proclamation at Tuesday’s regular meeting, announcing Library Week…
National Public Health Week 2018
VIDEO: The Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Public Health proclaim the week of April 2 through 8, 2018, as “National Public Health Week 2018” in El Paso…
Great American Cleanup is Saturday, April 21
Participate at One of 27 Locations in El Paso County The Great American Cleanup/Pikes Peak Partners is Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 27 locations across El Paso County from Falcon…
Nature Center Events and Programs for April 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for April 2018 which includes: The Great American Clean Up, Girl Scout Day,…
Two Half Day Horticulture Classes
Colorado State University Extension presents Half Day Horticulture Class, Noxious Weeds and Invasive Species. Noxious weeds can cause serious economic and environment harm. It is in everyone’s best interest to…
UChooseCO Campaign Prepares Unaffiliated Voters for Primary Election
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office is participating in the UChooseCO campaign to educate unaffiliated voters on how they can vote in the Primary Election on June 26. The Colorado Secretary…
WAAP Update for April 2
We finally got rid of the two old buildings sitting right in the middle of our busiest construction area. At the bridge, they’ve been working on the base of the…
Commissioners Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Efforts in El Paso County
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with a Proclamation. After the Proclamation, more than 100 pinwheels…
Explore Our Parks: New Sante Fe Trail
Video: El Paso County’s New Santa Fe Regional Trail.