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El Paso County proclaims Jan. 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day; local leaders announce community events
Summary
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing Jan. 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Community organizers described a weekend of events, including a fireside chat and a breakfast, and noted the granddaughter of Dr. King will appear at local events.
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation Friday recognizing Jan. 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The proclamation, read into the record by a board member, cited Dr. King’s life and work and called on county leaders and residents to “participate in the continuous work of building and sustaining our communities.” Commissioners Carrie Geithner (chair), Lauren Nelson (vice chair), Corey Applegate, Holly Williams and Bill Wysong voted 5–0 to adopt the…
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