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.
RMS Utilities, Inc will be doing work at the intersection of Fountain Road and Pikes Peak Highway Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This intersection will be closed for approximately 12 hours each day as crews connect customer water services to a new water line that was installed in…
Old Pueblo Road south of Fountain and north of Hanover Road in southern El Paso County has reopened after new culverts were installed this week and the road has been paved. The roadway, which also serves as an emergency bypass for Interstate 25 had been washed out during torrential storms that pounded the area on…
