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El Paso County Board Approves Balanced 2026 Budget Focused on Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Fiscal Stewardship

Budget & Finance, Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

December 10, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners approved the County’s balanced 2026 Budget, totaling $532.3 million. The adopted budget reflects the County’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality public services, maintaining low taxes, and upholding long-term fiscal responsibility. Guided by the County’s Strategic Plan, the 2026 Budget prioritizes Infrastructure, Service Quality, Community Trust, and Public Safety, while…

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El Paso County Division of Veterans Services to Host Claims Clinic in Fountain on December 18

Community Resources, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Veterans

December 4, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic on Thursday, December 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 101 North Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817. The clinic will provide Veterans and their dependents with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with accredited Veterans Service…

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El Paso County Office Closure

El Paso County Closing at Noon Today, December 3, Due to Inclement Weather

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El Paso County, Colorado, December 3, 2025 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies are CLOSING at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will remain fully operational (including County Security) to ensure public safety, fulfill scheduled appointments, and respond to needs for service. …

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El Paso County to Improve Left Turn Lanes at the Meridian Road and Flower Road Intersection Beginning Monday, December 1

FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Public Works, Roads

November 25, 2025 – El Paso County will improve left turn lanes at the intersection of Meridian Road and Flower Road. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 1, and is expected to be completed in 15 working days, weather permitting. El Paso County’s Department of Public Works is completing this project…

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El Paso County Offices Closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Administration, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

November 20, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on November 27-28. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations,…

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Nominations Open for the 2025 El Paso County Veteran of the Year Award

Community Resources, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Veterans

November 20, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 El Paso County Veteran of the Year Award. This annual recognition honors an outstanding local Veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, exceptional community involvement, and a lasting commitment to supporting…

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El Paso County to Improve Stormwater Drainage Along North Gate Boulevard and Struthers Road Beginning Wednesday, November 19

Environmental, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Public Works, Roads

November 18, 2025 – El Paso County will improve stormwater drainage by constructing over 3,000 feet of new stormwater pipes along North Gate Boulevard, between I-25 and Struthers Road. Stormwater improvements will also include constructing a new permanent water quality pond between the north and south corridors of I-25, on the south side of North…

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