County Connection Published each month by Eagle County August Events Calendar 15 Motor Vehicle Services Closed Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Commissioner Update Meeting National Night Out Commissioner Regular Meeting Aug.9 Elected Officials Open House Aug. 13 Commissioner Update Meeting Aug. 14Commissioner Regular Meeting Aug. 20 Commissioner Update Meeting Aug. 21 Commissioner Regular Meeting Aug. 25 Hike at Horn Ranch Aug. 27 Commissioner Update Meeting Aug. 28 Commissioner Regular Meeting Aug. 29-30 Local Government Energy Academy Motor Vehicle Services Closed Aug, 1-5 for transition to Colorado DRIVES Motor Vehicle offices in Eagle County and across the state will be closed Aug. 1-5 for the conversion to Colorado DRIVES, a new statewide computer system. county residents can still renew their likense plates online during this period at mydmv.colorado gov Please plan ahead. The motor vehicle team will not have access to view or update motor vehicle records during the closure. Also, State Drivers License Offices will be closed Aug, 2 and 3 During the closure, Eagle Courty residents can still renew their license plates online at or using the Gov2Go app, National Night Out is Aug. 7 Each year, approximately 38 million people nationwide gather for National Night Out, an annurl that seeks to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcemert. This year, local National Night Out events will take place the evening of Ag 7 at locations throughout the county. The Eagle County Sherift's Office will host events at the Edwards Freedom Park the Edwards Metro District, at the Town of Gypsum's Lundgren Theatre alongside the Town of Gypsum and Town of Eagle Police and at Triangle Park at Willts alongside the Town of Basalt Police and Basalt& Rural Fire Protection District. For more information contact Community Alfairs Officer Amber Mulson-Barrett at in conjunction with or 970-328-8512. Local Government Energy Academy is Aug. 29-30 CSU Extension, along with Eagle County, the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and Walking Mourtains Science Center is offering a Local Government 29 and 30. Attendees may register for either or both days. The LGEA workshop is intended to educate elected officials and staff on ways to participate in efficiency, renewables, and alternative transportation fuels. Regstration is now open at cademy workshop on Aug. hak you for supporting the 79th aiual Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Thank you from the Eagle County Fair& Rodeo Advisory Council and Eagle County Government to all who attended the 79th annual Fai & Rodeo, as well as to the sponsors, volunteers, staff, exhibitors, contestants, vendors, and media partners for making this years event a great success. The event would not be possible without the continsed support and generosity of the Eagle County community Planning for the 80th annual Eagle County Fair & Rodeo is underway, and feedback is gready appreciated. Visit bit.ly/2018rodeosurvey to share feedback on this years event and help make next year even better. Follow Eagle Rodeo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @EcFairandRodeo for photos and highlights from this years event Fair & Connect with the County www.eaglecounty.us