November 20, 2022 – We are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred early this morning in Colorado Springs at Club Q. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been lost, injured, and affected by this horrible act. We are grateful for the first responders, including local law enforcement, medical…
October 4, 2022 – The El Paso County Financial Services Department presented the 2023 Preliminary Balanced Budget at the October 4, 2022, Board of County Commissioners meeting. El Paso County is responsible for providing essential public services, including ensuring public safety and health and maintaining critical infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and stormwater. El Paso County provides…
September 29, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications for the open positions are due by October 13, 2022. Citizen Outreach Group The Citizen Outreach Group (COG) serves as a committee to review and assess, in its…
June 29, 2022– El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the United States Independence Day Holiday. The holiday closure includes the following: El Paso County Public Health Offices El Paso County Courthouse Offices of the 4th Judicial District Attorney El Paso County…
June 10, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Innovation and Technology Committee (ITC). Applications for open positions are due by June 24, 2022. The Innovation and Technology Committee is currently seeking one At-Large Member (eligible to serve one term) and…
May 25, 2022 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Public Trustee El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Public Health Pikes Peak Workforce Center…
May 16, 2022 – El Paso County has been recognized with three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “El Paso County, Colorado, is a fantastic place to live and raise a family,” said El Paso County Board Chair Stan…
May 10, 2022 – El Paso County announces Vernon Stewart has been appointed Executive Director of Communications. Earlier this year, El Paso County Administration made the strategic decision to separate the Public Information Office into two new departments: the Government Affairs Department led by Executive Director Ryan Parsell and the Communications Department led by…
April 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Steve Klaffky as Interim County Attorney during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mr. Klaffky will fulfill the duties of outgoing County Attorney Diana May, who was recently appointed district court judge for the Fourth Judicial District.…
March 18, 2022 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is thrilled to have County Attorney Diana May appointed district court judge for the Fourth Judicial District (El Paso County and Teller Counties) by Governor Jared Polis. “Diana May is the right choice for District Court Judge,” said El Paso County Board Chair…
