August 31, 2026 – El Paso County is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to review the latest draft of the County’s Land Development Code and provide feedback as the update process continues. The newly released draft combines Modules 1 and 2 into a single document and is now available for public review on the project website. The consolidated draft…
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August 27, 2026 – Today, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners considered Buc-ee’s EPCO, LLC’s appeal of the Planning and Community Development Director’s administrative determination regarding the classification of the proposed use under the El Paso County Land Development Code. After considering the applicable Land Development Code provisions and the evidence presented as…
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August 18, 2026 – El Paso County is pleased to announce Bonnie Arnoldussen as Deputy Executive Director of the Department of Community Resources. The Department of Community Resources includes Justice Services, Veteran Services, and Environmental Services. Arnoldussen will work alongside Executive Director Vernon Stewart to support department-wide operations, strengthen coordination among divisions, and help translate…
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August 14, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. The Park Advisory Board reviews and comments on items and proposals related to park philosophies and objectives and makes formal recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.…
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August 12, 2026 – Beginning Monday, August 17, at 8 a.m., crews will transition into Phase 2 of waterline and storm sewer work on the Beacon Lite Road Improvement Project. Beacon Lite Road will remain closed to through traffic through the project area while local access to homes and businesses is maintained. During Phase 2,…
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August 6, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of Bear Creek Nature Center and declaring August 22 a day of celebration in honor of the milestone. Residents and visitors are invited to mark the occasion at a community “Bear-thday Party” from 10 a.m. to…
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El Paso County, Colorado, August 5, 2026 – El Paso County is accepting applications from qualified service-oriented organizations interested in serving as subrecipients of Community Services Block Grant funding during the 2027–2029 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 21, 2026. The Community Services Block Grant is a federally funded program that supports…
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August 5, 2026 – El Paso County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Construction on the Pedestrian Intersection Safety Improvements Project, at the intersection of Security Blvd & Willis Drive is planned to begin the week of Aug 10th, 2026 Starting the week of August 10th,…
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August 4, 2026 – Today, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners voted to refer the renewal of the Public Safety Tax, Issue 1A, to voters in the November 2026 General Election. Originally approved by voters in 2012, the Public Safety Tax provides dedicated revenue for public safety services in El Paso County. The tax…
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August 3, 2026 – The El Paso County Department of Public Works will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, to present planned pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Constitution Avenue between Piros Drive and Canada Drive, including work at Leoti Drive, Peterson Road and Canada Drive. The meeting will be held from 5:30…
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