Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman will present proposed subdividing of nine precincts within El Paso County at the Board of County Commissioners meeting tomorrow, May 16, 2019. As required by Section 1-5-101 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, each county’s Clerk and Recorder is authorized to subdivide precincts that contain between 1,500 and 2,000 active eligible…
El Paso County Parks will be doing forestry work in Black Forest Regional Park which will cause periodic closures of trails and park sections in May and June. Trails and sections will be closed for the safety of park visitors due to large equipment and tree felling operations. El Paso County advises citizens to be…
Citizens of El Paso County are invited to attend one of six meetings to provided feedback and talk to County planners about the new El Paso County Master Plan. Schedule of Meetings: 3-4:30 p.m., Monday, May 13 Specific Area Meeting: Black Forest Area at the Black Forest Community Club 12530 Black Forest Rd Black…
El Paso County Administrator Amy Folsom has appointed Assistant County Attorney Kenny Hodges to join the County’s Administrative team as Folsom’s Assistant County Administrator. Hodges will begin his new role on June 10. Folsom stated, “Adding Kenny to the team will fill a crucial role in County leadership and help continue the momentum and legacy…
El Paso County Department of Public Works continues safety and drainage improvements along the southern portion of Monument Hill Road. This Phase I work includes construction of a free right turn lane from Monument Hill Road onto Woodmoor Drive, improvements to drainage along Crystal Creek & Monument Hill Road, and road reconstruction. Due to continued…
Whether you live in Black Forest, Colorado Springs, Falcon, Fountain, or anywhere else in the County, Planning and Community Development Executive Director Craig Dossey has one simple plea: Take Our Survey! Citizens can complete the Master Plan Survey online by visiting elpaso-hlplanning.hub.arcgis.com/pages/questionnaires “El Paso County is launching an initiative to develop a new County Master…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring the retirement of El Paso County Administrator, Henry Yankowski, on April 25, 2019. County staff, friends and associates spoke about Henry’s leadership and expressed their gratitude for his work.
Chipita Park Road northwest of Ute Pass Elementary School has reopened after a contractor completed asphalt pavement activities at the site. The road had been closed since April 22 for the work and reopened on Friday, April 26. Funding for the project is provided through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Juvenile Community Review Board. Applications are due by May 17, 2019. The Juvenile Community Review Board is currently seeking one new community-at-large member. Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for May 2019 which includes: Fifth Annual Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival, wild food, arthropods and more birds. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Fountain Creek Family Fun…
