El Paso County Publics Works reopened Judge Orr Road this morning after its contractor wrapped up paving on the culvert replacement project late last week and the striping was completed Tuesday, October 30. El Paso County Public Works began the culvert work on Judge Orr Road, which repaired damage caused by torrential rains in 2015,…
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the National Ready Campaign, Preparedness Month focuses on developing and practicing an emergency preparedness plan with family, neighbors and community. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners will proclaim September…
The El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta to repave South Academy Boulevard U.S. Highway 115 to B Street in southern Colorado Springs. Weather permitting, the project that will also include repaving of adjacent on and off ramps will begin Monday, Sept. 10 and is expected to be completed at…
The herd of weed-eating cashmere goats returned to Bear Creek Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 26. The goats are scheduled to work in the park for 10 days. Approximately 500 goats will eat brush and weeds to perform organic weed control on 20 acres of the park surrounding the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden. The gardeners…
Colorado State University Extension offers Benefits of Plants Indoors and How to Propagate Houseplants. Houseplants make for more comfortable homes and offices, but they can also help clean the air and make for a better environment where you live, sleep and work. Participate in a hands-on workshop making cuttings to take home. Date and…
Development of the El Paso County Water Master Plan 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 Pikes Peak Regional Development Center 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs Open to the public. Water experts will be there to answer questions.
Colorado Springs, A Changing Landscape, is a photography exhibition and book release party that celebrates the City of Colorado Springs past and present. Eight talented Pikes Peak Community College student photographers (current and alumni) set their sights on documenting iconic locations in our city that were once photographed by early local photographer, Glenn Wesley Murray,…
We hit a another huge milestone today on the Westside Avenue Action Plan Project with the opening of the new Adams Crossing Bridge. Check out this video to see why completing the bridge is such an important piece to the overall project.
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 Program Description Document is available for public review and comment until November 18, and is on the County website at: https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Stormwater/EPC-MS4-Program-Desription-Document-Public-Notice-Draft.pdf The Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System…
The El Paso County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Haunted Fall Fest from 1 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, with events and entertainment for the entire family, including hay rides, maze, Trick-or-Treating, live music, chili dinner and bull riding. What: Haunted Fall Fest Where: El Paso County Fairgrounds When: Saturday, October 27th, 2018…
