VIDEO: The 2019 El Paso County Fair Queen, Mallory Link, visited with the Board of Commissioners to invite them to the County Fair, July 13-20. It’s the week you’ve been waiting for! The 2019 El Paso County Fair is Saturday, July 13 through the Saturday, July 20. Come to the Fair for Camel Kingdom, Reptile…
The El Paso County Commissioners joined the Pikes Peak Range Riders and the organizers of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Thursday, June 6, 2019, regular meeting to celebrate this summer’s roster of events that help celebrate El Paso County’s and the Pikes Peak Region’s rich Western Heritage.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners celebrated the hard work of the County Department of Public Works on Tuesday, May 28, with a Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week 2019. The recognition comes just days before the Department of Public Works’ Open House, scheduled for June 1. Public Works Executive Director Scot Cuthbertson accepted…
Due to scheduling conflicts there will be no Board of El Paso County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, May 30 or Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Commissioners will be attending the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 30. Then on June 4, they will be meeting with county leaders from around the state,…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation (May 15, 2019) recognizing the launch of TESSA’s new “It’s Not Okay” campaign, an effort to curb domestic and sexual violence.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring the retirement of El Paso County Administrator, Henry Yankowski, on April 25, 2019. County staff, friends and associates spoke about Henry’s leadership and expressed their gratitude for his work.
VIDEO: The Board of El Paso County Commissioners appointed Diana May as the new County Attorney on April 19, 2019. “Diana May is absolutely the right person to take over as County Attorney,” said the Board of County Commissioner Mark Waller. “Diana has an incredible legal mind. Her 22 years as both a Deputy District…
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 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 Board of El Paso County Commissioners voted today to adopt a resolution showing support for the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and opposing House Bill 19-1177 (also known as “the Red Flag bill”). The resolution is significant for a number of reasons. Commissioners pledged to “actively resist” the legislation, committed to “legal…
