El Paso County is under Stage II fire restrictions due to critical fire weather conditions. Sheriff Joseph Roybal implemented the restrictions beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 16, because of extreme wildfire risk, according to El Paso County Government. El Paso County Government offices were closed that Monday for Presidents Day, though emergency services remained operational. The closure affected offices such as the Assessor's Office, Clerk & Recorder's Office, and the Department of Huma