{"id":13518,"date":"2024-03-26T14:04:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T20:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?page_id=13518"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:52:43","slug":"media-relations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/communications\/media-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Welcome to the El Paso County Media Relations Hub&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23002d5d&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your go-to source for news, information, and resources about El Paso County Government.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:25|text_align:center|color:%230074b7&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20italic%3A400%3Aitalic&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703800993575{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705090750449{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Message from Natalie Sosa, Interim Executive Director of Communications, El Paso County Government&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23002d5d&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753720037837{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753724566493{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Dear Media Partners,<\/p>\n<p>As the Interim Executive Director of Communications for El Paso County, I want to extend a heartfelt invitation to collaborate with us. Our commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and cooperation is unwavering, and we see the media as an essential partner in keeping our community informed and engaged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Promise to You:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Timely Information<\/strong>: We pledge to provide prompt and accurate responses to your inquiries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Access<\/strong>: You will have access to a wealth of resources, including press releases, media kits, and direct contacts within the county government.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular Updates<\/strong>: Expect frequent briefings on county initiatives, decisions, and events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for Special Requests<\/strong>: We are ready to assist with any specific information needs, including interviews and special coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We value the vital role you play in our community and are committed to fostering a positive, productive partnership. Together, we can ensure that the residents of El Paso County are well-informed about the developments and initiatives that impact their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your dedication to delivering quality news. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18704&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1704755015008{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753720223607{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Natalie Sosa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Interim Executive Director of Communications<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705078247879{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11553&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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Weather<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;13px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The National Weather Service is predicting near certain Arctic cold conditions for the Pikes Peak region Saturday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Jan. 15. The public is urged to prepare for these extreme conditions. The coldest days are predicted to be Sunday and Monday, with highs possibly only in the single digits and lower teens, and wind chills possibly dipping down to -20 to -30 during the overnight and early-morning hours. Light snow is possible on Sunday as well.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should visit <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-us.mimecast.com\/s\/lVJjCADoW5tGNPY2t9okah\">PPROEM.com\/JanuaryArcticColdIncident<\/a> for resources, preparedness tips and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Visit Arctic Weather Resource Page&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpproem.com%2FJanuaryArcticColdIncident|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13722&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Citizen Connect<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;13px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Citizen Connect is a website and mobile app that helps you connect with your local government, access services, and have problems addressed effectively and efficiently. You can track the progress of any request and keep a record of what El Paso County has done to help meet your specific needs<\/p>\n<p>Download the Citizen Connect mobile app or visit <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/citizenconnect.elpasoco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/CitizenConnect.elpsoco.com\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">CitizenConnect.elpasoco.com<\/a> to connect directly with your County Commissioner or submit service requests for any road, park, or other issues![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Visit Citizen Connect&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fcitizenconnect.elpasoco.com%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/-wVRRiOxPtc&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ui-provider ed cqk bsc cwh cwi cwj cwk cwl cwm cwn cwo cwp cwq cwr cws cwt cwu cwv cww cwx cwy cwz cxa cxb cxc cxd cxe cxf cxg cxh cxi cxj cxk cxl cxm\" dir=\"ltr\">Rex and Meridian Project Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;13px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">El Paso County has designed improvements for the Rex Road at Meridian Road Intersection north of Falcon with construction scheduled to begin in early 2024. The improvements consist of installing a traffic signal, improving sight distance, widening Meridian to four lanes and adding turn lanes on Rex with full-depth reconstruction of both Rex and Meridian roads, roadside ditch and stormwater improvements, and utility relocations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Visit Project Webpage&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpublicworks.elpasoco.com%2Froad-bridge%2Fconstruction-maintenance-projects%2F%231600793556228-8faa25db-06a2|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13407&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1695998537916-fb4f719d-e331&#8243;][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Beyond the Dais<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;13px&#8221;][vc_column_text]El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. As the most populous county in Colorado, El Paso County has just as many stories to tell as people to tell them. This podcast will endeavor to share those stories.<\/p>\n<p>From local government officials to leaders in the community, Beyond the Dais will step off the elevated platform of the Chamber and shine a spotlight on the people working to make El Paso County a great place to visit, work, and live.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Listen to the Podcast&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeyondthedais.podbean.com%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0svaPDToIcxtMJgUdcCOS8?si=def1c436770e4cbe&amp;nd=1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1679428832007-9089a4ff-f463&#8243;][vc_row_inner disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>American Rescue Plan Act<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;13px&#8221;][vc_column_text]On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program authorized pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (&#8220;ARPA&#8221;). ARPA is bringing one-time funding to our State and County that will assist in the recovery of our region.<\/p>\n<p>The State of Colorado received $3.8 billion, and El Paso County received $139,929,837 based on the County&#8217;s population. 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Road &amp; Construction Update &#8211; April 29, 2026\" rel=\"bookmark\">El Paso County&#8217;s Department of Public Works Weekly Road &amp; Construction Update &#8211; April 29, 2026<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]April 29, 2026 &#8211;\u00a0El Paso County\u2019s Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing the following road and construction updates for the week. Ford Street Drainage Improvement Project Beginning on April 28, Ford Street will be closed between Galley Road and Seneca Road as part of an ongoing drainage improvements project near the intersection of&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/dpw-weekly-road-and-construction-update-april-29-2026\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about El Paso County&#8217;s Department of Public Works Weekly Road &amp; Construction Update &#8211; April 29, 2026\">Read more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post project-odd visible post-20107 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-news category-honors-awards category-news category-public-works tag-award tag-el-paso-county tag-news tag-public-works category-1391 category-1336 category-1673 category-23 description-off\" data-name=\"El Paso County Department of Public Works Recommended for National Accreditation\" data-date=\"2026-04-27T13:10:08-06:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/el-paso-county-department-of-public-works-recommended-for-national-accreditation\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg layzr-bg\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-thumb-lazy-load preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20768&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Accreditation-768x768.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Accreditation-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Accreditation-788x788.png 788w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 768\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Early morning scene of the mountains with a freshly paved roadway and safety cones featured in the foreground, with text overlaid: El Paso County Department of Public Works Recommended for National Accreditation\" title=\"Accreditation\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\"  \/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/el-paso-county-department-of-public-works-recommended-for-national-accreditation\/\" title=\"El Paso County Department of Public Works Recommended for National Accreditation\" rel=\"bookmark\">El Paso County Department of Public Works Recommended for National Accreditation<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]El Paso County, Colorado, April 27, 2026 &#8211;\u00a0The El Paso County Department of Public Works is proud to announce it has successfully completed the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation evaluation process and has been recommended for accreditation, a nationally recognized distinction that reflects excellence in public works leadership, management, and service delivery. With&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/el-paso-county-department-of-public-works-recommended-for-national-accreditation\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about El Paso County Department of Public Works Recommended for National Accreditation\">Read more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post project-odd visible post-20106 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-administration category-assessor category-featured-news category-news category-2290 category-3 category-1391 category-1673 description-off\" data-name=\"Public Notice from the El Paso County Assessor&#8217;s Office on Real Property Classifications and Valuations\" data-date=\"2026-04-27T09:23:49-06:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/public-notice-from-the-el-paso-county-assessors-office-on-real-property-classifications-and-valuations\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg layzr-bg\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-thumb-lazy-load preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20768&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Assessor-notice-768x768.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Assessor-notice-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/epc-assets.elpasoco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Assessor-notice-788x788.png 788w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 768\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Public Notice from the El Paso County Assessor&#039;s Office\" title=\"Assessor notice\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\"  \/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/public-notice-from-the-el-paso-county-assessors-office-on-real-property-classifications-and-valuations\/\" title=\"Public Notice from the El Paso County Assessor&#8217;s Office on Real Property Classifications and Valuations\" rel=\"bookmark\">Public Notice from the El Paso County Assessor&#8217;s Office on Real Property Classifications and Valuations<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>April 27, 2026 &#8211; Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning May 1, 2026. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor&#8217;s office no later than June 8, 2026. Colorado law requires the&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/public-notice-from-the-el-paso-county-assessors-office-on-real-property-classifications-and-valuations\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Public Notice from the El Paso County Assessor&#8217;s Office on Real Property Classifications and Valuations\">Read more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;View All County News&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elpasoco.com%2Fnews%2F|title:News|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-vision&#8221;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; 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