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Colorado State University Extension operates in partnership with the El Paso County Community Services Division to provide non-credit programming to local citizens.

CSU EXTENSION EL PASO COUNTY OFFICE
Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
8:00 am to Noon
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Offices close for lunch from noon to 1pm.
Our office is closed on legal holidays.

Physical Address
17 North Spruce Street,
Colorado Springs, CO  80905
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Office Phones
Mainline: 719-520-7690
Fax: 719-520-7699


MASTER GARDENER HELP DESK
In-Person Support
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday May-September
9:00 am to Noon 
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
After Hours Support
Tuesday Evenings
5pm-7pm
csumg2@elpasoco.com


STAFF DIRECTORY

Jonathan Vrabec Headshot

Jonathan Vrabec
El Paso County Extension Director
jonathan.vrabec@colostate.edu
719-520-7690

Kimber Reese Headshot

Kimber Reese
Administrative Assistant
kimberreese@elpasoco.com
719-520-7690

Michael Lucero Headshot

Michael Lucero, MPH
Family & Consumer Sciences Specialist
Health and Wellness Programs
michael.lucero@colostate.edu719-520-7689

Michele Ritchie Headshot

Michele Ritchie
Food Systems & Natural Resources Specialist
michele.ritchie@colostate.edu
719-520-7676

Emily Green with Horse and Puppy

Emily Green
4-H Youth Development & Animal Sciences Specialist
Senior Instructor
emily.green@colostate.edu
719-520-7685

Allisa Zurbuchen
Horticulture Specialist
allisa.zurbuchen@colostate.edu 
719-520-7657

Jen Loewen with Puppy

Jen Loewen
4-H Youth Development Specialist
jen.loewen@elpasoco.com
719-520-7675

Shawna Lamothe with Horse

Shawna Lamothe
4-H Admin Assistant
shawna.lamothe@colostate.edu
719-520-7698

Elevator Maintenance

The El Paso County Extension office will be experiencing construction maintenance starting May 12. Elevators will not be available at this time. Please contact our office in advance for accessibility accommodations: 719-520-7690

El Paso County Extension
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