EL PASO COUNTY — Do you know a local veteran who should be recognized for their service? You can nominate them to be El Paso County Veteran of the Year.
Nominations opened Tuesday and are open to veterans who have been honorably discharged or retired from the U.S. Armed Forces, including from the following:
- Reserves
- National Guard
- United States Merchant Marines
They must be a resident of El Paso County and must display an ongoing commitment to serving their community. Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2025.
The county has been running the El Paso County Veteran of the Year award since 2017. You can click the names of previous winners below to learn more about their service:
- 2017: Leo Martinez
- 2018: Victor Fernandez
- 2019: Duane France
- 2020: Brede Mueller
- 2021: Skyler Nelson
- 2022: Roger Ehrke
- 2023: Joe Lewis
To nominate a veteran, visit El Paso County's website.
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This southeast Colorado reservoir completely dried out, taking away one of the best recreation spots
All that’s left of the Two Buttes Reservoir is a scattering of lifeless buoys, a rusty lawn chair, empty beer cans, and a number of fishing lures that have fallen into the water over the years.
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