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…
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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)
Whether you live in Southeast Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take Our Survey! “El Paso County is launching an initiative to develop a new County Master Plan,” said Dossey. “A Master Plan has such a broad…
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.
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…
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…
