On August 5, 2025, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office partnered with El Paso County Planning and Development and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) to remove and clear an area near USAFA property unlawfully occupied with illegal encampments.
The area, discovered during a routine patrol by the Sheriff’s Office earlier in July, had shown signs of extensive use and environmental impact.
Earlier, on July 31, deputies contacted and cited three individuals for trespassing. The individuals were also offered resources and assistance available to those experiencing homelessness…