VIDEO: El Paso County’s Veterans Service Office honored Victor M. Fernandez on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 as the Veteran of the Year. Among other El Paso County Community endeavors, Fernandez has been the driving force behind the establishment of the Pikes Peak National Veterans Cemetery. “The idea of Veteran of the Year was suggested by…
El Paso County is proud to be one of the many partners for the 5th annual Creek Week, being held Saturday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 7. On Thursday, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation encouraging residents to participate in one of the nearly 40 cleanups and maintenance events scheduled…
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder unveiled an innovative and modern paperless agenda management system, Agenda.NET™, at the County Commissioners regular meeting this morning. The upgrade includes more user-friendly tools to better serve the public and staff. “Agenda.NET™ provides an innovative, transparent and modern agenda management system,” said Clerk to the Board Supervisor, Kristy…
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners recognized the ongoing need for all residents to be prepared in case of wildfire, flood, blizzard or other emergency. At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Board proclaimed September 2018 as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read the Proclamation into the record on Thursday, stating,…
El Paso Colorado Springs, CO, August 13, 2018 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by August 27, 2018. The Community Corrections Board is currently seeking two Citizen-at-large members. The Community Corrections Board determines which…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting on Tuesday recognized the retirement of Dan Martindale who worked for more than two decades with El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH). Martindale will finish out his career at the end of August as Director of Public Health. Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr., who serves…
“We have a higher percentage of services per veteran than any other Veterans Service Office in the state,” said Commissioner Pro Tem Mark Waller. “That’s a great testament to all of the work Carl McDaniel has put into his team.” The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, recognized…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, recognized the retirement of Randy Queen, expressing thanks for his 27 years with the Department of Public Works. “Mr. Queen’s knowledge and service has contributed greatly to the ongoing success of the Highway Division and his expertise, commitment, experience and resourcefulness…
During the Korean War, 180,000 American, South Korean and United Nations forces lost their lives defending the Republic of Korea. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, July 17, commemorated the Korean War with a Proclamation recognizing the conflict that began in 1950 and ended with the signing of the…
The El Paso County Commissioners recognized the retirement of Jerry Hicks for the Department of Public Works.
