The 114th annual El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, July 20, at the Fair & Event Center in Calhan. “The 114th edition of the El Paso County Fair will feature amazing entertainment options, many of which are included with daily admission,” said Stacy Starr, Fairgrounds Program Coordinator. Come see the Camel…
All El Paso County administrative offices, County affiliated agencies, El Paso County Combined Courts and the offices of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners also shifts to its summer schedule in July and August with all regularly scheduled…
The Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region and “Nacho” came to the Board of County Commissioners to talk about National Pet Preparedness Month. If there is an emergency, do you have a plan for your pets and livestock?
A change to an existing Colorado law goes into effect prohibiting vaping indoors in most public places in El Paso County and the rest of the State. The change, made by state legislators at the 2019 legislative session, include vaping along with smoking in restrictions already outlined in the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act. The…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for July 2019 which includes: photography, hikes, stories, trout, a tea party and a nature camp. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Adventures: Forts & Fairies…
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. Work includes construction of a free right turn lane from Monument Hill Road onto Woodmoor Drive, improvements to drainage along Crystal Creek and Monument Hill Road, and road reconstruction. Due to continued rain events and…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Regional Disaster Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by July 12, 2019. The Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity only and may provide assistance and counsel…
El Paso County Department of Public Works will begin intersection improvements at the Struthers Road-Gleneagle Drive intersection. Work will consist of constructing a roundabout and associated approaches, as well as an underground drainage system and pedestrian improvements at the intersection and along the northeast side of Struthers Road. The intersection will remain open to traffic…
El Paso County is hosting a second round of meetings for citizens to provided feedback and talk to County planners about the new El Paso County Master Plan. Citizens are encouraged to attend one of the five meetings that is closest to the area in which they live. Schedule of Meetings: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday,…
VIDEO: The 2019 El Paso County Fair Queen, Mallory Link, visited with the Board of Commissioners to invite them to the County Fair, July 13-20. It’s the week you’ve been waiting for! The 2019 El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 13 through the Saturday, July 20. Come to the Fair for Camel Kingdom, Reptile…
