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.
El Paso County citizens can now submit a code violation online through EDARP for unincorporated areas of the county. “We respond when a complaint of alleged zoning or code violation is received,” said Mindy Madden, Code Enforcement Supervisor. County staff does not go out looking for violations, but relies on citizens and neighbors to report…
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners appointed Diana May as the new County Attorney on April 19, 2019. “Diana May is absolutely the right person to take over as County Attorney,” said the Board of County Commissioner Mark Waller. “Diana has an incredible legal mind. Her 22 years as both a Deputy District…
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and high wind warnings to impact northern El Paso County from noon Wednesday through noon Thursday. The public is urged to prepare for blizzard-like conditions with blowing snow, possibly mixed with thunderstorms, and sustained winds between 30 and 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 70-plus miles…
VIDEO: El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker provided a preview of the 2019 Property Value Reappraisal to the public at the April 4, 2019, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
As part of the Jones Park Master Plan process, El Paso County and Altitude Land Consultants will host a trail workshop to discuss potential new trail opportunities within Jones Park. The workshop will be conducted at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, at the Gold Hill Division Police Station, 955 W Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs.…
VIDEO: Officials from El Paso County and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management provide a recap of the severe blizzard that hit Colorado on March 13, 2019. More than 1,100 cars were stranded during the storm, and the region saw immense snow and high winds topping 97 mph in some areas. This video…
The El Paso Board of County Commissioners approved two new park rules that go into effect immediately. The new rules include regulations that dogs must be on a leash in parks and a change in park hours. “We’re looking for a safe and enjoyable time for all park users,” said Tim Wolken, Community Services Executive…
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…
