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…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by April 29, 2019. The Planning Commission is currently seeking three new associate members. The Planning Commission reviews planning petitions and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land…
El Paso County Veteran Services Office is currently seeking nominations for the third Annual Veteran of the Year. Nominees should have demonstrated exemplary military service, community service, and support for veterans in the community. Nominees must have been honorable discharged or retired from military service from one of the five Armed Forces of the United States,…
El Paso County Veteran Services Office will host a Veterans Benefits Class from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Center. You served your Country. Do you know what VA Benefits to which you may be entitled: VA health care, VA home loans, disability claim, non-service connected pension,…
El Paso County will officially open its third dog park in the County park system at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 13, with the grand opening ceremony for Falcon Dog Park. Located within Falcon Regional Park, the new dog park has 10 acres of fully-fenced land for off-leash dog activities. The dog park includes a separate…
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.
VIDEO: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Chuck Broerman provided a presentation on several bills in the Colorado state legislature that could increase the cost of local elections by millions of dollars. Presentation given at the April 4, 2019, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
El Paso County Parks is set to reopen Rainbow Falls Historic Site for the season at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 6, despite Serpentine Road still being closed. Serpentine Road is closed to vehicles. Access to the County park with the Fountain Creek waterfall will be limited. Parking is available near the top of Serpentine Road…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21 to appoint Amy Folsom as County Administrator. Ms. Folsom will take over for Henry Yankowski, who announced his retirement for April 26, 2019. Her appointment will be effective once Mr. Yankowski retires. Chair Mark Waller said, “This is…
The El Paso County Fair Queen committee is currently seeking applications from candidates interested in becoming the 2019 El Paso County Fair Queen. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at the Fair & Events Center office. The El Paso County Fair Queen represents the Fair throughout the year with media interviews…
