News Flash

Elbert County Mourns the Loss of 38-Year Employee

ELBERT COUNTY, CO – William (Mike) Graeff, Deputy Coroner, passed quietly in his sleep early this morning, November 24. Elbert County is greatly saddened by the loss of Mike, who began his career with the county in 1983. He served the people of ...

County Distributes $104,400 in Grant Funding to Local Businesses and Nonprofits

Since September, Elbert County has awarded $104,400 in grant funding to local businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by COVID-19. This is the third round of grant money distributed by the County since the pandemic started.

The purpose of...

Strategic Plans Provide a Roadmap for the Future of Elbert County

When the County approves a new development, makes improvements to an existing road, designates land for open space or a park, hires new staff, or prepares for a disaster or extreme weather event, the Board of County Commissioners and County staff utilize ...

Looking Ahead to Elbert County's 2022 Budget

Elbert County submitted a draft budget. to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on October 14, 2021. This was the first step in the approval phase of the budget process that started in earnest back in June. Next, a BOCC study session, open to the publ...

Nonprofit Resource Directory Connects Residents to Community Services

Nonprofit Resource Directory Connects Residents to Community Services

New online tool helps those in need

A second meeting of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors group took place in mid-October to collaborate and discuss ways to support residents in E...

Xcel's Power Pathway Project

Update for Elbert County Residents

The Power Pathway Project is a proposal by Xcel Energy to improve the state’s electric grid and enable future renewable energy interconnections around the state. Colorado’s Power Pathway will...

Quarterly BOCC Town Hall Meetings

On October 20 and 21, we held our sixth and seventh Commissioner Town Hall Meetings for 2021. We started these sessions in 2017 as part of our effort to improve communications between citizens and the county government that serves you. By holding town hal...

Never Go Without a New Book Again

Never Go Without a New Book Again

Eight Little Free Library locations throughout Elbert County

In 2014, the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation, in partnership with Friends of the (Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa & Simla) Library purchased four L...

Are You Ready for Winter Weather in Elbert County?

Are You Ready for Winter Weather in Elbert County?

While we’ve experienced relatively warm, dry weather this fall, winter storms are on their way. In Elbert County, winter weather can create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, ...

Time to Eat, Sleep, and Repeat 4-H!

The 4-H season kicks off each year in October, and Colorado issued an official proclamation recognizing National 4-H Week October 3-9, 2021. On Wednesday, October 13, several Elbert County 4-H members gave a presentation to the Elbert County Board of Coun...

Elbert County Ranks in Top One Percent of Healthiest Communities in U.S.

Study Released by U.S. News & World Report and Aetna Foundation

Elbert County ranks 24th among the top 500 of the nation’s “Healthiest Communities,” according to an analysis of health and wellness in 3,000 communities acro...

County Office Strives to Support a Thriving Community

In life, we talk about doors opening and closing to illustrate opportunities found and lost.  In business, we like to keep the doors open as opposed to closed. An open door can translate into customers, profits, and growth.  

To assist in...

Vaccination Resources for Elbert County Residents

Updated: July 12, 2021

Who is eligible for the vaccine?

Healthcare providers in Colorado who are administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now vaccinate any Coloradan age 12 and up who wants the vaccine. Minors under the age of 18 who wish to receive a ...