Clerk and Recorder July 2019 Update
Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman presented an office update (including motor vehicle and elections) to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
Nature Center Events and Programs for August 2019
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for August 2019 which includes: frogs, crawdads, monarchs, moonlight hike, and a fundraiser. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Nature N’Art Thursday, August 1, 9:00-10:30…
County Public Health and Partners Host Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
With summer vacation winding down and the start of another school year coming soon, this is a great time to be sure your children are current on their vaccines. On Saturday, Aug. 3, and as a part of National Immunization Awareness Month, El Paso County Public Health will hold a free vaccine clinic for eligible…
Sahwatch Parking Garage Closed for Maintenance
The El Paso County parking garage located at the corner of Sahwatch Street and Vermijo Avenue will be closed for maintenance for several weeks. Residents will have to find alternative parking in the downtown area for events at the Pikes Peak Center and for business at Centennial Hall.
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A bat was recently confirmed to have rabies, making it the 10th animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. Rabies is more common in the summer months, and El Paso County Public Health urges people to protect their pets and families by taking the precautions listed below. Rabies is…
Commissioners Honor Korean War Veterans
This year marks the 69th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War which commenced on June 25, 1950. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation to show its gratitude and appreciation for all who fought in the Korean War and honors the many Korean War veterans who returned from the fields…
Gonzalez to Host July 31 Town Hall
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Colorado Centre Metro District Fire Department at 4770 Horizon View Drive, Colorado Springs. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to hear the thoughts of people from my district and learn more…
Fun is Just Getting Started
The fun is just getting started at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan. Thursday: NSPA Truck and Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. Followed by live music by Ashlee & The Longshot Revival Friday: Bull Riding at 6 p.m. Followed by live music by Curtis Grimes, with Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band Saturday: Demolition Derby at 6…
Palmer Park to be Paved
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin a paving project on Palmer Park Boulevard between Powers Boulevard and Hannah Ridge Drive this month. Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta for the 2019 Asphalt Paving Contract. Martin Marietta will begin the paving operation on Palmer Park the evening of July 21 and is…
Assessor’s 2019 Appeal Report
El Paso County Assessor, Steve Schleiker, provides the Board of Commissioners with the 2019 Appeal Report, an update on the 2019 property reappraisal (Real Property Notices of Value). 2019 APPEAL REPORT PRESENTATION: PDF DOC