El Paso County Parks was named the Land Management Partner of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute. “RMFI’s history with El Paso County Parks dates back to the Black Forest Fire in 2013,” said Jennifer Peterson, executive director of RMFI. “Since that time RMFI has been working very closely with El Paso County…
Calling all Holiday Light Engineers! The El Paso County Fair & Events Center is hosting a Holiday Light Display Competition. Sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, the contest has four divisions that will vie for trophies and a cash prize. The Christmas Light Competition event is being held in conjunction with the Calhan Christmas Parade of…
The Bear Creek Nature Center is going through some changes and getting some fresh exhibits like the new Greenback Cutthroat Trout tank. We were there when the beautiful fish were being loaded into their new home.
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for December 2018 which includes: a bird count, candlelight walk, wagon rides, and a hike with Santa. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: December Doves Thursday, Dec.…
We hit another milestone on the Westside Avenue Action Plan project with the opening of the new Adam’s Crossing Bridge. This will not only help the flow of traffic, but it will allow contractors to work in areas they haven’t been able to in the past.
Colorado State University Extension – Online Land Stewardship Program is now live! Those who own, live on, and manage small-acreage properties are responsible for a variety of natural resources, including soil, water. air, plants and animals. It is important to manage these resources sustainably to ensure the land remains healthy, productive, ecologically diverse and preserved…
El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies, including El Paso County Public Health, the Department of Human Services, Clerk and Recorder, County Treasurer, County Assessor, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, CSU Extension, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the El Paso County Public Trustee will…
VIDEO – El Paso Planning and Community Development staff gave a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 13, 2018, about the development of the County’s Water Master Plan. The County is currently in the process of updating the Water Master Plan. Please take the opportunity to view and comment on the development…
With cold temperatures and icy, snowy weather upon us in the Pikes Peak Region, El Paso County Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Works would like to share some winter-weather tips for driving and personal preparedness, both in your care and at home. SAFETY FIRST WHEN TRAVELING DURING WINTER WEATHER ……
El Paso County hosted two Halloween themed events, Haunted Fall Fest at the Fair & Events Center and Ghouls and Stools at Bear Creek Dog Park.
