June 23, 2025 – El Paso County has been recognized with three 2025 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Each year, NACo’s Achievement Awards recognize outstanding programming in 18 categories aligned with the vast, comprehensive services counties provide.…
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June 19, 2025 – The El Paso County Fair is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Fair Awards, recognizing individuals whose dedication, service, and passion reflect the mission and spirit of the Fair. The annual awards celebrate community members who have made meaningful contributions to agriculture, youth development, and the ongoing success of…
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June 12, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners announces vacancies on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by June 26, 2025. The role of the El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board is to participate actively in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation…
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June 11, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by June 26, 2025. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an…
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June 11, 2025 – El Paso County has selected Recovery Monitoring Solutions (RMS) as the new provider for the Useful Public Service (UPS) program, which facilitates court-ordered community service for individuals within the Fourth Judicial District who have been administered community service sentences. The County thanks Front Range Community Service for their dedicated service…
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June 2, 2025 – The Board of County Commissioners unequivocally condemns the senseless act of targeted violence that occurred yesterday in Boulder, Colorado. Antisemitism has no place in our country, and our support for members of the Jewish faith and the State of Israel remains steadfast. We are keeping all those affected by this tragedy…
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June 2, 2025 – Starting on Monday, June 16, El Paso County will begin construction to replace the bridge on McClelland Road north of US Highway 24 between Hwy 24 and Murphy Road. The project is expected to be completed in approximately four to six weeks, weather permitting. Closure: Full closure Detour: See enclose map for…
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May 30, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners has received and formally acknowledges the resignation of Commissioner Cami Bremer effective June 10. The Board extends its sincere appreciation for her years of dedicated public service and lasting impact on the residents of El Paso County. “Serving El Paso County as a…
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May 27, 2025 – El Paso County will begin replacement of the cross pan on Benchley Drive at the Benchley Drive and Holbein Road intersection on Thursday, May 29. The project is expected to be completed in three working days, weather permitting. The affected closure and resulting detour are outlined below. Closure: Benchley Drive and…
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May 22, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations,…
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