January 16, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center,…
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January 14, 2025 – Three El Paso County Commissioners and the Fourth Judicial District Attorney were sworn in today during a ceremony at Centennial Hall. Administering the oaths of office was Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Erin Sokol. Commissioner Carrie Geitner, representing District 2, was re-elected to another four-year term in office. Commissioner District 2 extends…
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El Paso County, Colorado. January 10, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners are seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by January 24, 2025. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking at least 3 Associate Members. The Board of…
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January 7, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on January 15, 2025. El Paso County Veterans Service Officers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist Veterans and family members in filing…
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January 7, 2025 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be open during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This includes all El Paso County administrative elected official offices and affiliated agencies, such as the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, and the CSU Extension. We would like to remind citizens…
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December 30, 2024 – Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley was sworn in as El Paso County Coroner during a ceremony Monday at the El Paso County Coroner’s Office. The ceremony marked her official transition into the role following her appointment by the Board of County Commissioners after Dr. Leon Kelly’s resignation. Dr. Russell-Kinsley began her career as…
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December 23, 2024 – A shift of east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard between I-25 and Fountain Creek towards the center is ongoing to allow crews to work on the outside lanes, install drainage pipes, and prepare to construct a noise barrier. This alignment will be in place approximately until spring 2025. Motorists are also advised…
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December 20, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25,…
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December 18, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by December 31, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication as…
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December 17, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners has appointed Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley to serve as the new El Paso County Coroner, effective January 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. The appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Leon Kelly, whose tenure as Coroner will conclude on December 31, 2024. Under the Colorado Constitution, the Board…
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