VIDEO: El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office honored Victor M. Fernandez on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 as the Veteran of the Year. Among other El Paso County Community endeavors, Fernandez has been the driving force behind the establishment of the Pikes Peak National Veterans Cemetery. “The idea of Veteran of the Year was suggested by…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for October 2018 which includes: ducks, gnomes, Webelos Scouts, Harvest Festival, pumpkin carving and annual Jack-O-Lantern trail. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Sensational Seeds Thursday, Oct.…
El Paso County Parks to host several events in October including a Cornhole tournament at Black Forest Regional Park. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Saturday, October 6, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At Fox Run Regional Park El Paso County Parks, Medicine Wheel and Cafe Velo wants you to join them for National…
El Paso County Public Works crews begin preparing and training for winter conditions.
El Paso County is proud to be one of the many partners for the 5th annual Creek Week, being held Saturday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 7. On Thursday, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation encouraging residents to participate in one of the nearly 40 cleanups and maintenance events scheduled…
A showing of the Rocky Mountain PBS one-hour documentary, The Arkansas River: From Leadville to Lamar will be held at El Paso County’s Centennial Hall Auditorium. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26. The event is free and open to the public. The film explains the value and importance that the…
Colorado State University Extension offers Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Bloom. Bulbs planted in fall are a great source of early spring blooms. Come learn the lowdown on what to buy, where to plant, how to plant and the best ways to care for tulips, daffodils and crocus. Class will also include information on some…
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is hiring Temporary Election Judges for the 2018 General Election. Positions provide short-term support during the elections process – dates, locations, and hours vary. The hourly wages for these positions is $10.50 per hour and have various assignment lengths from three days up to five weeks. Dates range…
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Class Featuring Okra. If you love pickled vegetables and relish, come learn to make your own. You will learn to safely water bath can pickles, relish and chutney. This is a hands-on workshop where you will water bath can a jar of farm fresh okra to take home…
VIDEO: We followed two balloon crews from the 2018 Labor Day Lift Off. The first was the Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah balloon crew. The second was the Wind Whisperer Balloon Crew.
