El Paso County Public Health

12/31/2025

El Paso County Public Health will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and remain closed through , Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday. We will reopen during normal business hours on Friday Jan. 2.

12/30/2025

Do you have an emergency kit packed in your car? It's always a good idea, especially in the winter!

Pack a kit with snacks, water, warm clothes, a flashlight and a phone charger. You never know when you could get stuck in a snowstorm!

For more tips on what to include in your kit, visit ready.gov.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

12/24/2025

El Paso County Public Health will close at 2:30 p.m. on December 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 26.

12/22/2025

This Safe Toys and Gifts Month, let's prioritize creating a happy, healthy and safe gift-giving!

Remember to:
🎁 Ensure gifts are age appropriate
🎁 Free from potential hazards
🎁 Inspect toys before purchasing

12/18/2025

Busy day? Even small bursts of activity count!

Regular exercise lowers disease risk, boosts mood, and supports a healthy heart & weight.

Make movement a daily habit!

12/16/2025

Through Wednesday and into Thursday we will see strong winds, potentially up to 75 mph, across El Paso County. Stay weather aware and avoid all activities that could start a fire.

For additional information, follow the US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado. More resources can be found at www.pproem.com/wind

Every season is fire season.

Through Wednesday and into Thursday we will see strong winds, potentially up to 75 mph, across El Paso County. Stay weather aware and avoid all activities that could start a fire.

For additional information, follow the US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado. More resources can be found at www.pproem.com/wind

12/10/2025

Join us for our monthly El Paso County Board of Health (BoH) meeting today, December 10 at 8:30 a.m.

The BoH meeting will be live-streamed on El Paso County Public Health's YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/

If you would like to provide public comment virtually, please email boardofhealth@elpasoco.com.

12/09/2025

Join us for our monthly El Paso County Board of Health (BoH) meeting tomorrow, December 10 at 8:30 a.m.

The BoH meeting will be live-streamed on El Paso County Public Health's YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/

If you would like to provide public comment virtually, please email boardofhealth@elpasoco.com.

12/03/2025

Due to inclement winter weather, El Paso County Public Health will be closing at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Read More: https://www.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-closing-at-noon.../

Due to inclement winter weather, all El Paso County Offices are CLOSING at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will remain fully operational (including County Security) to ensure public safety, fulfill scheduled appointments, and respond to needs for service.

Read More: https://www.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-closing-at-noon-dec-3/

12/03/2025

El Paso County Public Health will remain open as usual on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, during regular business hours. For more information: https://www.elpasoco.com/normal-operating-hours-december.../

El Paso County offices will remain open as usual on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, during regular business hours. For more information: https://www.elpasoco.com/normal-operating-hours-december-3-2025/

12/02/2025

Snow moves into the Pikes Peak region late this evening, with heavier snowfall expected on Wednesday.

Winter Weather Advisory:

• 2 AM: Northern El Paso County
• 8 AM: For the rest of the I-25 corridor, the Sangres, the Wets, Heurfano, and western Las Animas counties.

Travel impacts will be possible across the area starting tonight and continuing through Wednesday night. Plan extra time and use caution on the roads!

Near normal temperatures and dry conditions are expected on our plains today, with snow beginning over the central mountains later this morning. Snow spreads across the high country throughout the day today, moving into the Pikes Peak region late this evening. Snowfall rates increase after midnight for all areas. Winter Weather Advisories begin at 2 AM for Teller and northern El Paso counties, and at 8 AM for the rest of the I-25 corridor, the Sangres, the Wets, Heurfano, and western Las Animas counties. Travel impacts will be possible for all mentioned areas beginning tonight, and persisting through Wednesday night. Please use caution on area roadways!