Emergence Health Network outlines East Campus plan, asks local officials to help secure operating funds Emergence Health Network presented its 2025 annual report and detailed plans for a new behavioral-health East Campus near Edgemere and Zaragoza (about 11.5 acres), saying construction is estimated at about $47 million and annual operating costs about $14 million; EHN asked local officials for support to secure operating funding in upcoming legislative cycles.

Emergence Health Network is set to break ground on a transformative East Campus aimed at enhancing behavioral health services in El Paso, but they need local officials' support to secure crucial operating funds.

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El Paso commissioners approve a slate of recognition resolutions, consent items and a contract timeline extension At its March 30 meeting the El Paso County Commissioners Court adopted multiple ceremonial resolutions (autism acceptance, school sports recognitions, Transgender Day of Visibility, National Farmworker Awareness Week, County Government Month and cervical cancer awareness), approved consent contracts and extended the timeline on a $45,000 tourism-promotion film contract.

El Paso County Commissioners took a historic step by recognizing Autism Acceptance Month and International Transgender Day of Visibility, showcasing their commitment to inclusivity and community support.

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El Paso County adopts stormwater management ordinance to meet MS4 permit requirements The Board unanimously adopted an ordinance updating El Paso County’s stormwater management program to comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit; County Engineer Josh Palmer said the ordinance provides enforcement mechanisms to prevent and mitigate illicit discharges.

El Paso County has taken a decisive step by adopting a new stormwater management ordinance to enhance environmental protection and enforce compliance with state regulations.

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Local rescue urgently seeking foster homes to help dogs in need EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- El Paso County Canine Rescue, a local foster-based nonprofit pet rescue, is urgently seeking new foster homes. The rescue

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Commissioners deny Wind River Place tax abatement after dispute over fire damage and sales data The board voted 5–0 to deny Wind River Place Holdings LLC's 2024 tax abatement petition. The petitioner cited a November 25, 2021 fire that removed 24 units from service during the data-collection period; the assessor cited a June 21, 2022 sale and statutory rules and asked the board to uphold the market-based value.

El Paso County commissioners voted unanimously to deny a tax abatement request from Wind River Place, despite claims of fire damage affecting property value.

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El Paso County commissioners deny Chestnut Springs tax abatement, citing market-value rules The Board of County Commissioners voted 5–0 to deny Chestnut Springs Holdings LLC's request to lower assessed values for 2023–24, with the assessor's office saying the Colorado Constitution requires a market-sales approach and the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof.

El Paso County Commissioners unanimously denied a tax abatement request from Chestnut Springs Holdings, emphasizing the constitutional mandate for a market-based valuation.

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Many people in #ColoradoSprings & #ElPasoCounty are cost-burdened, or spending more than 30% of their incomes on housing, experts reiterated. There's some promising news, though: More local homes were built in 2025 than in 2024 that were more affordable for young families and senior citizens.

‘Housing mismatch’ improving in Colorado Springs, but residents losing purchasing power: Report Residents in Colorado Springs and El Paso County are losing purchasing power as average rental housing and home prices over the last decade have increased more than two to three times that of average ...

. #PikesPeakHousingNetwork's 2nd annual #StateOfHousing event warned that residents in #ColoradoSprings & #ElPasoCounty are losing purchasing power as housing costs continue to outpace wages. gazette.com/2026/02/27/h...

County updates on bond-funded parks, animal shelter and medical examiner project County staff reported progress on voter-approved bond projects — CMAR selection for the Office of Medical Examiner, procurement timelines for the county animal shelter, and park groundbreakings — and described plans to use cooperative procurement and 'shelter bundles' to realize cost savings.

Exciting developments are underway in El Paso County as officials unveil plans for new parks, an animal shelter, and the Office of Medical Examiner project, all fueled by voter-approved bonds!

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County budget update: general fund on track; detention costs still above contract rates Budget staff said the FY26 general fund and special revenue funds are tracking to plan but noted detainee-related charge‑for‑service costs remain above the new contract rate with the U.S. Marshals Service, and highlighted upcoming budget process dates.

El Paso County's budget is on track, but rising detention costs could impact future funding—what's next for FY27?

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Anthony and Clint ask El Paso County for help with water, roads and grant capacity Representatives from the Town of Anthony and the Town of Clint told the county commissioners they need technical assistance, grant-writing support and shared procurement to repair aging wastewater systems, fix failing roads and build parks that small municipal budgets cannot cover.

Small towns Anthony and Clint are facing critical infrastructure challenges and are turning to El Paso County for urgent support to repair aging systems and improve their communities.

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County assessor urges board to oppose House bill 261119, warns split assessment rates could raise costs for land‑intensive properties County Assessor Mark Blucher told the El Paso County commissioners that House bill 261119 would separate assessment rates for land and improvements, potentially making taxes regressive and increasing costs for mobile home parks, large‑lot businesses and properties with low‑value improvements. He asked the board to join assessors in opposition.

County Assessor Mark Blucher warns that House bill 261119 could drastically increase taxes on land-intensive properties, threatening affordable housing and local businesses.

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Commissioners approve multiple victim-service grants, authorize BUILD application and support NAACP convention funding The court approved several state and federal grant applications for victim services and elections equipment, authorized submission for a $25M BUILD transportation grant for Bob Hope Drive, and gave direction to proceed with a $20,000 HOT grant agreement for the NAACP state convention pending further contract details.

El Paso County is stepping up for its community with new grants for victim assistance, election tech, and a major transportation project worth millions!

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El Paso County Hospital District highlights new tech, lower nurse turnover and bond-funded clinic plans in quarterly report Hospital District CEO Jacob Centron told commissioners the district secured advanced bronchoscopy tech, earned spine-surgery rankings and reduced RN turnover to about 12–13%; board discussed bond-funded clinic designs and risks tied to federal premium tax credit expirations.

El Paso County Hospital District's CEO revealed groundbreaking advancements in lung diagnostics and impressive regional accolades, all while tackling challenges in healthcare access and workforce retention.

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El Paso Commissioners adopt federal legislative agenda, urge engagement on transportation, elections and immigration The court voted to adopt a 10-item federal legislative agenda aligned with NACo priorities — including multiyear surface transportation reauthorization, election infrastructure funding, and immigration reform — and authorized staff to pursue letters and CPF project submissions.

El Paso County is taking bold steps to shape its future with a new federal legislative agenda focused on transportation, elections, and immigration reform.

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💧 Through our CAP program, NADBank provided more than $1.3 million for projects to replace failing septic systems and deliver first-time #wastewater service to nearly 400 homes, protecting public health, safeguarding groundwater, and improving quality of life for families in eastern #ElPasoCounty.

El Paso County emphasizes preservation to extend road life, reports PCI gains El Paso County engineer Josh Palmer outlined a long-term paving and preservation strategy that prioritizes maintaining good roads, cites a pavement condition index (PCI) just under 72, and described typical annual paving budgets and contractor capacity limits.

El Paso County is revolutionizing road maintenance by shifting to a preservation-first strategy that could double the lifespan of your roads, saving taxpayers millions in the long run!

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Regional building department reports surge in apartment permits, $3.7 billion in construction valuation At the Feb. 10 El Paso County commissioners meeting, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department reported a 227% increase in apartment permits in 2025 and a total estimated construction valuation of $3.7 billion, driven by late-year multifamily approvals and several large commercial projects.

El Paso County is experiencing a construction boom, with a staggering 227% increase in apartment permits and a total valuation soaring to $3.7 billion in 2025!

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🚨 DMV UPGRADE 🚨 All four El Paso County DMV branches will be closed from noon Friday, February 13 through Wednesday, February 18. PLAN AHEAD and complete your DMV transactions NOW before the closure 🚫🚗

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Colorado Springs real estate in 2026: Four key areas filled with ups and downs — depending on your perspective Continuing a cooling-off period that began in 2023, it will be “more of the same” for Colorado Springs’ residential and commercial markets this year, a trend shaped by economic uncertainty, relatively...

While the #realestate market may have slowed in the #ColoradoSprings area in recent years, the economic landscape in the city & in #ElPasoCounty is still healthy--just more expensive. More highlights here on what experts are predicting for the market in 2026. #housing gazette.com/2026/02/04/c...

Here's the latest number of active registered voters in El Paso County by political party and how many people switched parties in January 🗳️📊

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El Paso County hears ESD No. 2 briefing after preliminary ISO downgrade; commissioners request timeline and report County commissioners were briefed Jan. 27 on a preliminary Insurance Services Office (ISO) classification that flagged parts of Emergency Services District No. 2 as a class 10 because of missing training and hydrant inspection records. ESD officials say they have consolidated records, submitted a rebuttal and will provide a written timeline; no action was taken.

El Paso's Emergency Services District No. 2 faces a shocking downgrade to a class 10 in their ISO rating, putting residents' insurance at risk due to missing records.

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County staff outlines procedure to apply state "abandoned lots" law to platted tracts east of Horizon Planning staff presented a proposed county policy to implement HB 1564, a state law allowing county courts to declare long-abandoned platted lots abandoned and place them in receivership so they can be consolidated and developed; staff proposed an applicant-driven five-step process and said HCIA has compiled data to pilot the program.

El Paso County is taking bold steps to breathe new life into abandoned lots, with a groundbreaking policy that could transform neglected properties into thriving developments!

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County staff flag traffic and drainage reviews for proposed Palmer Lake annexation of 39.5 acres County planning and public‑works staff briefed commissioners on an annexation impact report for 39.5 acres near Monument Creek seeking plan‑development zoning; staff said the development could allow up to 75 homes, requires access permits and needs a traffic and drainage report for outside review.

A proposed annexation of 39.5 acres in El Paso County could pave the way for up to 75 new homes, but critical traffic and drainage studies are still pending!

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County bond team reports accelerated park timelines, new procurements and community feedback for Escarte Park County bond, procurement and public works staff reported progress on bond-funded parks and facilities — including Escarte Park community input, faster construction timelines for several parks and planned solicitations for an administrative building and the animal shelter.

Exciting news: several voter-approved Go Bond projects are speeding ahead, promising enhanced parks and community spaces sooner than expected!

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Cuban immigrant's death at ICE facility ruled a homicide, autopsy report says A Cuban immigrant's death at a Texas immigration detention facility has been ruled a homicide, according to an autopsy report from El Paso County.

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Socorro, Horizon City and Vinton brief county on growth, ask for coordinated infrastructure support City leaders from Socorro, Horizon City and Vinton presented to the El Paso County Commissioners Court on Jan. 15, outlining rapid population and commercial growth, capital projects and requests for county partnerships on utilities, roads and parks.

As East El Paso's population booms, city leaders are calling for urgent county collaboration to tackle infrastructure challenges and seize growth opportunities!

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Colorado Springs officials oppose Space Command lawsuit; AG won’t back down As Colorado Springs and El Paso County officials oppose a lawsuit against the Trump administration over relocating Space Command to Alabama, the state Attorney General’s Office says it won’t back down...

As #ColoradoSprings & #ElPasoCounty officials oppose a lawsuit against the Trump administration over relocating #SpaceCommand to Alabama, #Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says his office won’t back down. From my colleague @maryshinn.bsky.social gazette.com/2026/01/20/c...

Just because our team is rocking hats for National Hat Day, doesn't mean you can in your driver's license photo 🎩👒🧢🤠

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