Our latest update on the WAAP project is a big one. Over the past few weeks we’ve had some roads close and some roads open back up. We also got all 20 girders installed at the bridge. Looking ahead to next week, there will be a full closure on Colorado Avenue as we put the…
Due to the large fire conditions in the southern part of the county and the high wind conditions which have resulted in extreme fire weather the Sheriff’s office has ordered Stage II Fire Restrictions for all of the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. The Stage II Fire Restrictions shall go into effect immediately and the…
VIDEO: Dogs, Dogs, and more Dogs. For this episode of Explore Our Parks we’re taking a look at the Fox Run Dog Park in Fox Run Regional Park. It’s surrounded by Ponderosa Pine trees and is turning into a very popular dog park.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners paid tribute at its regular meeting Thursday, May 24 to all American and Canadian veterans who have died fighting for our freedoms. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read a proclamation into the record recognizing Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 28, 2018. The proclamation honors those “who served bravely…
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Colorado Springs Office will be teaming up with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and other agencies from around the County and the region on June 3 for Community Emergency Preparedness Day at Security Service Field. The event will take place…
Citizens in El Paso County now have a new option to renew their vehicle registration without leaving their home or office — Gov2Go, the nation’s first personal assistant for government. Individuals who download the Gov2Go app will receive renewal reminders and can renew their vehicle tags from the convenience of their cell phones. After users…
El Paso County DHS has partnered with Silver Key and the PPEAC to host a special event June 15 to teach seniors and their caregivers about recognizing abuse and mistreatment and taking preventative measures. The event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 15 at Silver Key Senior Services,…
VIDEO: The new bridge as part of the Westside Avenue Action Plan is really starting to take shape. It took only a few hours on Monday and Tuesday morning (May 21-22) to get all 20 girders put in place. This is a major step in the project and the crews made it look easy.
El Paso County Parks and Design Concepts invites citizens to attend the Kane Ranch Open Space Master Plan open house, which will be held on Thursday, June 7th, 2018, at the Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane in Fountain. The open house is scheduled from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The public is…
On May 15, 2018, Nathan Parks pled guilty to voting twice in the 2016 General Election. Mr. Parks knowingly cast ballots in Colorado and Washington, resulting in a misdemeanor, according to the Colorado Revised Statute 1-13-710. As part of his sentencing, Mr. Parks will provide 30 hours of community service, pay all restitution and court…
