February 26, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee. The Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee is currently seeking two (2) members. In conjunction with the establishment of the El Paso County Pioneer…
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February 25, 2026 – In 2026, Bear Creek Nature Center will celebrate 50 years of connecting residents and visitors to the natural world. Established in 1976 as the Solar Trails Center, it became Colorado’s first nature center and has since served generations through environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. The anniversary coincides with the nation’s…
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February 23, 2026 – El Paso County will modify traffic access at Meridian Drive and Owl Place as part of roadway improvements in the Falcon area. Beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the northbound outer lane of Meridian Drive will be closed between Eastonville Road and Owl Place for approximately three days, weather…
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February 19, 2026 – El Paso County is reconstructing a drainage ditch near the intersection of Ford Street and Seneca Road, extending toward Valley Street. The project will replace the existing channel with reinforced concrete to improve long-term durability and provide a minor increase in drainage capacity. Construction started on Wednesday, February 18, and is expected…
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February 18, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking several community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Fair Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will work in collaboration with El Paso County to ensure the successful promotion, production, and execution of the annual El Paso County Fair. The purpose…
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February 17, 2026 – El Paso County Parks recognized the support of its 2025 Partners in the Park during the Park Advisory Board meeting held on February 11, 2026. Established in 2009, the Partners in the Park program provides dedicated financial support for individual County parks, trails, open spaces, event centers, and nature centers. Since its…
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February 12, 2026 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office administration services will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. However, emergency services such as our 9-1-1 Regional Communications Center, detention operations, and…
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February 11, 2026 – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advancing a comprehensive, data-driven Intersection Safety Improvement Program focused on reducing serious and fatal crashes at high-risk intersections across the County. Guided by Board of County Commissioners direction and funding, the program prioritizes locations based on crash history and field reviews, with a focus on…
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February 9, 2026 – El Paso County will begin construction of new sidewalks and pedestrian improvements along Ute Pass Trail including, Chipita Park Road, Fountain Avenue, Spring Street, and through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Maintenance Yard starting February 23, 2026. All work will take place within the existing public right-of-way. The project…
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February 5, 2026 – El Paso County announces the retirement of Todd Marts, Executive Director of Parks, who will conclude more than 31 years of public service at the end of February 2026. Marts began his career with El Paso County in 1994 as an Interpretive Specialist. He advanced through leadership roles, including Program…
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