April 6, 2026 El Paso County Commissioners Court Meeting

The El Paso County Commissioners Court held a meeting on April 6, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed. Notably, the court highlighted a $14.7 million water and wastewater infrastructure project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides safe drinking water to residents in five colonias. Progress on voter-approved 2024 capital improvement bond projects was also reported, including the groundbreaking of the Risinger Park improvements and ongoing renovations at Ascarat Park, featuring new recreational amenities and community input sessions. Additionally, the Pelicano Drive repaving project and Belligana Drive roadway construction were updated as nearing completion. The court approved multiple resolutions recognizing community awareness months and events, and appointed members to advisory committees. In legal and administrative matters, the court authorized the county attorney's office to file a federal lawsuit against ICE for non-compliance with a Freedom of Information Act request related to detention facility site information. The meeting also included presentations on family law services and child support enforcement, but no specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the transcript.