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El Paso County Public Works to Host Open House for Woodmoor Drive Study

February 26, 2025 – The El Paso County Department of Public Works invites residents to attend an open house on Wednesday, March 5 at Palmer Ridge High School. The meeting offers residents the opportunity to learn more about a study to improve vehicle movements and safety at the intersection of Woodmoor Dr and Lake Woodmoor Dr. The…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

February 19, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 4, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is seeking one member currently residing in, and able to represent, the Town of Calhan. On April 1, 2009,…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Advisory Board

February 18, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 7, 2025. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 2 (eastern…

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Traffic Advisory – Week of February 17 Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Project

February 14th, 2025 – There will be a temporary full closure of southbound South Academy Boulevard between Bradley Road and US Highway 85/87 on Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for welding operations on new bridge structures. A detour will be in place: Southbound South Academy Boulevard traffic will exit onto Bradley Road,…

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El Paso County Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents Day

February 13, 2025 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations, and…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission

February 11, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by February 28, 2025. The Planning Commission currently has vacancies for Regular members (terms are three years) and Associate members (terms are one year). The…

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Construction Underway on JD Johnson Road between Falcon Highway and Garrett Road

February 6, 2025 – El Paso County has begun construction work of a low water crossing on JD Johnson Road, located between Falcon Highway and Garrett Road. The road will be closed at Black Squirrel Creek crossing and a detour will be in place through March 20, 2025, weather permitting. Closure: JD Johnson Road at Black Squirrel…

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Nomination Deadline Extended for 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year

February 5, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is extending the nomination deadline for the 2024 El Paso County Veteran of the Year award to February 28, 2025. This extension provides additional time for the community to recognize an outstanding local Veteran who has demonstrated exemplary military service, continued commitment to their community,…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Block Grant Program

February 4, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by February 18, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the City of Manitou…

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