The Fremont County Department of Public Health & Environment is hosting a recycling event to help residents safely dispose of electronics, latex paint, and appliances. This is a great chance to clear out items that don’t belong in regular trash and keep our community clean. Event Details DateFriday, April 25, 2026 Time9:00 AM - 12:00 PM LocationFremont County Department of Human Services Parking Lot172 Justice Center Rd, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 What We Accept Bring your unwanted items to the event for safe recycling and disposal: ElectronicsComputers, keyboards, printers, and other electronic devices Latex PaintLeftover latex paint cans (no oil-based paints) AppliancesSmall and large appliances are accepted, excluding those... Read The Rest

The Fremont County Department of Public Health & Environment will be offering back-to-school immunization clinics at Harrison Elementary School to help families prepare for the 2025-26 school year. These convenient clinics provide an opportunity for children to receive required immunizations during back-to-school registration. Clinic Schedule We'll be offering immunization services at Harrison Elementary School on the following dates and times: Tuesday, July 29th9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 30th10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday, July 31st11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Available Immunizations Our clinics will provide all school-required vaccines to ensure your child meets Colorado's immunization requirements: Kinrix (DTaP & Polio)Combined vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and... Read The Rest

With measles cases increasing across the U.S. and summer travel approaching, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment urges Coloradans to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. The best protection against measles infection is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine is highly effective in preventing measles, providing about 93% protection after one dose and about 97% protection after two doses. The MMR vaccine is available for no or low-cost at FCDPHE, doctor's offices, and some pharmacies. CDPHE and FCDPHE recommend that all children and adults who are not already immune get vaccinated. Children should get two... Read The Rest