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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The El Paso County Commisioners unanimously adopted on Tuesday a resolution in defense of the 2nd Amendment.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  El Paso County has joined Weld and Douglas counties in implementing a ban on recreational marijuana sales.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  El Paso County Commissioner and Chair of the Board Amy Lathen will highlight the accomplishments and challenges of this year.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  It's a groundbreaking ceremony for a groundbreaking new project.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the "day that will live in infamy" are taking place across the country Wednesday, and Colorado Springs is no exception.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Criminal activity in Colorado Springs has increased lately including the investigations of three homicides.  It's keeping the three-person team at the El Paso County Coroner's Office busy.  So busy, if they don't get some help next year they could lose their accreditation.

Monday, December 13, 2010  El Paso County Commissioner Chairman Dennis Hisey presented the 2010 State of the Region Address today, noting a positive outlook for the county.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  A plan to recycle millions of tires from El Paso County's Midway Tire Dump is about a month away from being put into action.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  The Board of Commissioners met Tuesday and said El Paso County sales and use tax revenues are expected to climb about 1.5% next year.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  The El Paso County commissioners are once again debating whether medical marijuana operations should be allowed in unincorporated parts of the county.

Saturday, April 03, 2010  El Paso County Commissioners have taken action after an absentee landlord trashed part of the county.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  Learn how to make heart-smart choices and change your lifestyle today so you don't become a statistic tomorrow.

Friday, December 12, 2008  In just five hours the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) watched its county funding go from more than $188,000 to only $70,000.