El Paso County Administrator Henry Yankowski announced his plan to retire later this year. Mr. Yankowski’s retirement from county government is the culmination of a career that began in 1973 and spanned multiple states and jurisdictions. “I am profoundly grateful to all of the El Paso County Commissioners, community members, and staff who have supported…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, February 7, recognized the retirement of Adult and Family Services Director Cheryl Schnell with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 23 years at the El Paso County Department of Human Services. Schnell began her career in El Paso County as a case…
The El Paso County Board of Health has unanimously appointed Susan Wheelan as the director of El Paso County Public Health. She replaces former director Dan Martindale, who retired from the position at the end of August after 23 years of service. Wheelan has served as interim director since September 2018, and has been the…
VIDEO: Trudi Hesch was recognized by the Board of County Commissioners for retiring after 31 years serving in the Department of Information Technology.
VIDEO: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office held a memorial ceremony on Feb. 5, 2019, marking the one-year anniversary of Deputy Micah Flick’s death. Sheriff Elder and members of Flick’s family spoke.
A pair of bumpy railroad crossings in the Security-Widefield area are scheduled to be repaired in March 2019. The El Paso County Department of Public Works is collaborating with BNSF Railway to fix the crossings in the Security-Widefield area in response to citizen requests. The tracks as well as the ties and surrounding pavement have…
El Paso County Parks is requesting public input as it creates a master plan for Jones Park. El Paso County has contracted with Altitude Land Consultants to complete the master plan, which will comprehensively outline existing conditions, community needs, and recommend new sustainable recreational facilities for Jones Park for the next seven to ten years.…
The I-25 South Gap project team is hosting an open-house style event where attendees can talk one-on-one with project experts about upcoming construction impacts in the southern section of the project between Greenland Road and Monument. There will not be a formal presentation but there will be multiple display boards and project representatives available to…
El Paso County and the Southern Shooting Partnership is offering an opportunity for the public to join in the conversation about the future of sport shooting during its next stop on its listening tour, Feb. 8, 2019 in El Paso County. What: Southern Shooting Partnership Listening Tour … Sport Shooting on Public Lands When: 5…
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. At Bear Creek Nature Center This special event is open to everyone (over 21), whether you make your own wine or just appreciate wine. Come to Bear Creek Nature Center to sample various commercial wines, enjoy light appetizers and live acoustic guitar music, explore the new nature exhibits,…
