Hicks Retires From Public Works
The El Paso County Commissioners recognized the retirement of Jerry Hicks for the Department of Public Works.
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment
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 July 16, 2018. The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking four Associate members. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides on issues of physical variances related to the…
Commissioners Proclaim Juneteenth Week
Juneteenth traces roots to June 19, 1865. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was supposed to end slavery throughout the United States. But both Civil War battles and slavery continued for another two and half years and after the official end of the Civil War with the Confederacy surrendering to the Union on April…
Conservatory Presents “Jack”
VIDEO: The Colorado Springs Conservatory talks about their production “Jack” and how it relates to addressing bullying and teen suicide. Colorado Springs Conservatory.org
Fair Queen Visits Commissioner
El Paso County Fair Queen Cheyenne Holt visited the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday to promote the 113th El Paso County Fair, July 14-21 in Calhan. “I’ve had the pleasure of calling the El Paso County Fair my second home for the past nine years as an active member of 4H,” Holt said. She…
Donald Stratton Bridge Dedication
VIDEO: The newly constructed 1-25/Fillmore Bridge interchange was renamed in honor of Donald G. Stratton on June 8, 2018. Stratton is a Pearl Harbor survivor from the USS Arizona. Commissioners Proclaim Don Stratton Day in El Paso County Pearl Harbor Survivor Recognized as One of County’s Oldest and Most Distinguished Veterans Donald Stratton at the…
Percy Retires After 21 Years with DHS
Marian Percy was honored by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, May 31, with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 21 years in the Department of Human Services. “During her career, Mrs. Percy has made significant contributions focused on strengthening families and making homes safe for children, and has…
Veterans Honored with Memorial Day Proclamation
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners paid tribute at its regular meeting Thursday, May 24 to all American and Canadian veterans who have died fighting for our freedoms. Commissioner Peggy Littleton read a proclamation into the record recognizing Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 28, 2018. The proclamation honors those “who served bravely…
County Offices Closed Memorial Day
All El Paso County administrative offices, county affiliated agencies, El Paso County Combined Courts and the offices of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. The Clerk and Recorder’s North Branch Motor Vehicle Office in the Union Town Center (Union and Research Parkway) will be open…
Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Dedication
VIDEO: The Peace Officers Memorial was dedicated at Colorado Springs Memorial Park on May 15, 2018. The Peace Officers Memorial will be dedicated with the names of 32 peace officers killed in the line of duty since 1895 in El Paso and Teller Counties.