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El Paso County Announces Vernon Stewart as Executive Director of New Department of Community Resources

March 12, 2025 – El Paso County is pleased to announce Vernon Stewart as the Executive Director of the newly established Department of Community Resources. This department integrates Environmental Services, Justice Services, and Veteran Services into a unified structure aimed at enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and the delivery of critical services to residents. “I am honored to…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

March 11, 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 25, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the City of…

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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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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

January 31, 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 14, 2025. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to…

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El Paso County Board of County Commissioners Approve 2025 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program

January 28, 2025 – A resolution was passed during today’s regular Board of County Commissioners meeting outlining efforts that will be made in the coming year to preserve El Paso County roadways. The 2025 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program details how operations within the Department of Public Works will address various road conditions and how…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group

El Paso County, CO, January 17, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications are being accepted for two at-large members and are due by January 31, 2025. Citizen Outreach Group El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group (COG) helps…

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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Operating at Normal Hours Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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…