2:48 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: The El Paso County Citizens Service Center at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road is closed because of the fire, meaning the county is relocating many of its services:

Many Clerk and Recorder services, including marriage licenses and vehicle registration, are available online at http://car.elpasoco.com/MotorVehicle/Pages/default.aspx. There are also auxiliary offices at 8830 N. Union Boulevard; the corner of Airport Road and Powers Boulevard; and 200 S. Cascade Ave.

Assessor’s Office property records are searchable online http://land.elpasoco.com/, but there will be a temporary office set up at 1 p.m. Thursday at 2880 International Circle (the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department).

The county Department of Human Services (food stamps, social services, foster care, etc.) plans to open a temporary office at 1 p.m. Thursday at 17 N. Spruce St. The front-desk number will be 719-636-0000.

El Paso County Public Health will bump up staffing at the Lorraine Center in Fountain, 301 E. Iowa Ave. The county is also looking to open a temporary office Thursday. The location is pending.

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (where you can check unemployment-benefits eligibility, etc.) is also expanding services at the Lorraine Center in Fountain. There aren’t plans to open a temporary Springs office.

County officials are “planning and expecting” to be able to reopen the Citizens Service Center next Tuesday, county spokesman Dave Rose said.

“We think the additional workload (from the fire) is probably going to be handled online without a glitch,” he added

2:07 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado is closing the following operations until further notice:

1:57 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: Devotchka, Thursday, June 28th, show has been canceled. There will be a make-up concert in the Fall. We will honor tickets purchased for this show in the Fall. Stay tuned to KRCC or krcc.org for information about refunds, for those seeking one. Call the station for more information: 719-473-4801 / 800-748-2727.

1:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: Today, President Obama called Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper as well as Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach to receive an update on damaging fires that are impacting a number of communities across the state, including the devastating Waldo Canyon fire that is affecting families, homes and businesses in Colorado Springs, CO. The President expressed his concern about the extent of damage to homes in the Colorado Springs area, and informed both the Governor and the Mayor that he plans to travel to the area Friday to view the damage and thank the responders bravely battling the fire.

The President reiterated his administration’s focus, through the US Forest Service as well as the Department of Interior and FEMA, on continuing to bring all resources to bear to assist local responders in Colorado and a number of Western States currently being impacted by fires. Seventeen air tankers have cycled in and out of firefighting action over the last 48 hours across the western states. More than 8,400 personnel, 578 fire engines and 79 helicopters are operating on wildfires around the U.S., with more than half of active federal wildfire-fighting resources are currently staged in Colorado.

Federal support is also being provided to local officials battling fires in Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

The President made clear that he has directed his team to remain focused on the fires. He asked the Governor and the Mayor to identify any additional resources that could be provided and informed both that his thoughts and prayers are with responders and families impacted by these and other fires burning across the western United States.

11:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: The Town of Monument in conjunction with the Monument Hill Kiwanis and the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce have postponed the Fourth of July Parade and Street Fair until a date to be determined due to the fire danger, air quality and the use of Monument emergency services in support of the fire. Palmer Lake has also cancelled all of their festivities for the fourth.

11:33 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: Due to the extremely high fire danger and the increasing demand on regional firefighting resources, the City of Cripple Creek announces the cancellation of the 2012 Fourth of July fireworks show on Wednesday, July 4. While the fireworks show is cancelled, the Cripple Creek Fourth of July in the Park event is scheduled to continue as planned.

11:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: The Longhorn Cattle Drive scheduled for noon Friday, June 29 in downtown Colorado Springs has been cancelled due to the Waldo Canyon Fire. With Police being allocated to help with the fire, there isn’t staffing for the event. Event organizers feel that community focus should remain on the fire and as such feel this is the best decision for all. The Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch Rodeo will continue as scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30  at the Norris-Penrose Event Center. The event also includes a Chuck Wagon Cook-Off at 4:30 p.m. and after party hosted by Syd Masters and the Swing Riders. For more information on this event, please visit championshipranchrodeo.com or contact Michelle Roth at 720 933-9203

The Colorado Farm and Art Market has been cancelled for Wenesday, June 27 due to the fire ravaging our community. At this point, it is unclear if we will be able to have market on Saturday, June 30 as the Margarita at Pine Creek is located in the mandatory evacuation zone. Updates to come on their Facebook page: facebook.com/farmandartmarket

10:57 a.m. Wednesday, June 27:  The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC State of the City luncheon scheduled for Thursday, June 27 has been postponed because of the fire. A new date has not been decided.

10:32 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: The 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 Jazz in the Garden concert at Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is cancelled. It will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

10:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: From Colorado Springs District 11: Due to the Waldo Canyon fire, part of Colorado Springs School District 11’s summer food sites will temporarily close.  The food sites closed are: Hunt Elementary, 917 E. Moreno Avenue; Rogers Elementary, 110 South Circle; and Wilson Elementary 1409 DeReamer Circle.

At 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: The City of Colorado Springs announced more park program and site closures because of the poor air quality: Julie Penrose Fountain, Uncle Wilbur Fountain, Deerfield Hills Community Center Sprayground, Young Starz Camp, Park and Rec Cheerleading Camp, All City Park and Rec Softball/T-Ball/Baseball games.

7:17 a.m. Wednesday, June 27: The spread of the Waldo Canyon fire has forced more changes in mail delivery.

If you receive mail at the Air Force Academy, 80840, your mail will be available for pickup at Briargate Station, 8585 Criterion Dr. Hours of service are from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

If you receive mail out of Rockrimmon Station, 80919/80949, mail will be available for pickup at Templeton Station, 4356 Montebello Dr. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

If you receive mail out of North End Station, 80907, Holland Park, West Centennial and Garden of the Gods area, mail will be available for pickup at North End Station, 2940 N Prospect. Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

These changes were announced previously:

If you live in Green Mountain Falls, 80819, mail pickup will be out of the Woodland Park, Tamarac Station, 900 Tamarac Parkway.  Hours are from 9 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

If you live in Cascade, 80809, mail pickup will be at the Colorado Springs West End Retail Unit, located at 204 S. 25th St. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

If you live in the Cedar Heights and Kissing Camel area, ZIP 80904, mail pickup will be at the Colorado Springs West End Retail Unit.

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