El Paso County Parks has announced that Rainbow Falls Recreation Area will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 8 after being closed for much of the summer for major renovations to the trails and parking area; and for significant upgrades adjacent to the falls. “The improvements completed this summer is another major step in renovating the Rainbow…
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…
Colorado State University Extension offers Soil and Compost: Foundation of a Successful Garden. Learn how to effectively manage and amend soils in Colorado to successfully grow plants. Drainage, compaction, water infiltration and water retention are all soil properties that can be improved with proper management. Adding quality compost is a key to enhancing positive soil…
El Paso County Public Works has contracted with Martin Marietta Materials and Asphalt who will be paving Paonia Street from Palmer Park Boulevard through Omaha Boulevard. Weather permitting, the project is scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 20 and is expected to take about two weeks. Palmer Park Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, Tuskegee Place and Omaha…
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…
For our latest episode of Explore Our Parks we’re taking a look at the Black Forest Section 16 Trail. It’s a nice easy trail with some interesting history in the name.
People in Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Teller County who were impacted by unprecedented hail and flood damage from severe weather during July and August 2018 may apply for assistance. People who live, work in, or were visiting the damaged area can qualify for financial assistance where other financial support is not available from…
All El Paso County Motor Vehicle Offices will be upgrading to the new State DRIVES computer system to improve customer service August 1 – 5. The following services will not be available statewide: August 1-5 All Colorado title and registration services, including motor vehicle registration renewal*, vehicle titling, and ownership transfers *Vehicle registration renewal is…
Effective immediately Stage One Fire Restrictions have been lifted for El Paso County. We request you contact your local Fire Protection District or Department before engaging in any open burning that has been allowed in the past. Our county has various topographical features where some terrain may experience large amounts of moisture, but other portions…
Colorado State University Extension presents its Annual Peach Sale. El Paso County is bringing in a limited supply of Colorado Western Slope Stone-Free Organic Peaches. Order a box for your food preservation needs or share a box with your neighbor or friends. Peaches must be pre-ordered by August 21st by 5:00 pm. 10 lb. box –…
