El Paso County Administrator Henry Yankowski announced his plan to retire later this year. Mr. Yankowski’s retirement from county government is the culmination of a career that began in 1973 and spanned multiple states and jurisdictions. “I am profoundly grateful to all of the El Paso County Commissioners, community members, and staff who have supported…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Thursday, February 7, recognized the retirement of Adult and Family Services Director Cheryl Schnell with an official Proclamation, expressing thanks for her 23 years at the El Paso County Department of Human Services. Schnell began her career in El Paso County as a case…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications for the open position are due by February 28, 2019. Citizen Outreach Group The Citizen Outreach Group (COG) serves as a committee to review and assess the progress of the County…
VIDEO: Trudi Hesch was recognized by the Board of County Commissioners for retiring after 31 years serving in the Department of Information Technology.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by February 22, 2019. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is currently seeking one…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by February 15, 2019. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member representing District 4. On April 1, 2009, El Paso…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for February 2019 which includes: snowshoeing, photography workshop, kids’ night hike and much more. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Backbone Bonanza Thursday, February 7, 10-11:30 a.m.…
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. will host a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at the Ellicott Community Center, 23355 State Hwy 94, to discuss general County-related topics and receive input from El Paso County citizens. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to hear the thoughts of people from the eastern…
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Colorado Springs to form a regional office of emergency management.
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted today to accept the $65 million grant from the federal government that will partially fund the expansion of I-25 between northern Colorado Springs and Castle Rock. “Today is a good day for our county and our region,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Mark Waller. “The…
