What A Great Week at the 2019 Fair
El Paso County Fair staff presented a review of the 2019 County Fair to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.
North Portion of Monument Hill Road Safety Improvement Project Opens August 18
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Monument Hill Road from the south entrance of Palmer Ridge High School to and including the Deer Creek intersection will be open to traffic on Sunday, August 18. Drivers should expect shoulder work to continue.…
Bat found at Rainbow Falls Historic Site tests positive for rabies
A bat found at the Rainbow Falls Historic Site near Manitou Springs was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 12th animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. People who may have come in contact with, or had their pets come in contact with, the bat are encouraged…
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by August 22, 2019. The Planning Commission is currently seeking three (3) Associate members. The Planning Commission reviews planning petitions and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land…
Centennial Celebration of Colorado Springs American Legion Post 5
The American Legion and Colorado Springs Post 5 are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the Centennial Celebration with a proclamation.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
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 August19, 2019. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent County Commissioner District 2.…
Chip Sealing Operations Begin On Hodgen Road
The El Paso County Department of Public Works will start chip sealing operations today on Hodgen Road between Highway 83 and Black Forest in the northern part of the County. The road is heavily traveled and it is not uncommon for drivers to exceed the speed limit. Because of this, officials caution drivers to slow…
Assessor’s Update on Assessments of Airbnbs
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the topic of Short Term Rentals regarding the assessment of properties that are used as an Airbnb. (July 30, 2019)