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Contents
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District and Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 8: Historic fire district unification approved
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 6 and 9: Monument Academy struggles with concerns about leadership
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 1: Major step taken toward unification
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 8 and 15: IGA and 2022 budget approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 8: Director remembered; 2022 budget adopted
- Lewis-Palmer D 38 Board of Education, Dec. 13: Communications program, demographic study, open enrollment policy discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Dec. 7: Board approves 2022 budget
- Monument Planning Commission Public Hearing and Work Session, Dec. 8: Triview and church enclave annexations approved; maximum building height discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 9: Policy on short-term rentals approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 14: Triview to provide Forest Lakes Metro District operator services
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 6: Rate increases for residents; 2022 budgets and mill levies adopted
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 14: Another successful year appreciated
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 9: Board considers volume-based sewer rates
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 15: Financial reports approved; election scheduled
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 20: New year to bring new rates; lake trail to be temporarily closed
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 2, 7, 14, and 21: 2022 budget approved amid dispute over more funding for Public Health
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 15: Middle school speed limit signs to be reinstated
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New year, new beginnings
- January Library Events: Despite understaffing, Friday and Saturday hours extended
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 12: 88th Palmer Lake Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Winter seed planting with milk jug as cloche
- Art Matters: Artists have a vision they share with others
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Boy Scouts Honored Vets, Nov. 8
- Small Town Christmas, Dec. 4
- North Pole Fair, Dec. 4
- Monument Tree Lighting, Dec. 4
- Drought Continues, Dec. 12
- Tip-A-Cop, Dec. 9
- Ornament Party, Dec 11
- TLMA Benefit Concert, Dec. 18
- DWFPD Santa on Patrol, Dec. 18
- Black Forest AARP returns
- MPD, PLPD Santa on Patrol, Dec. 18
- Wreaths Across America, Dec. 18
- Letters to Santa, Dec. 20
- MITEE Exhibition
- Fox Run Park Pet Memorial Tree
- TLWC helps Monumental Impact
- Key Club Volunteers at TLC, Dec. 15
- Bell Ringing, Dec. 18
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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UPDATE: The Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board meeting, has been changed to Wednesday Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.
EVENT ADDED: Tri-Lakes Music Association resumes our annual Christmas cantata this year on Friday December 17th @ 7 pm,
Saturday December 18th @ 7 pm, and Sunday December 19th @ 2 pm. Location: The auditorium of Palmer Ridge High School,
19255 Frontage Road Monument, CO 80132, just north of I-25 and Hwy 105.
Point of Contact: email trilakesmusic@gmail.com and
website is https://sites.google.com/site/trilakesmusicassociation.
Contents
- Monument Board of Trustees Special meeting Nov. 3: Raises built into 2F fund for police; disparities in raises questioned
- Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Nov. 17: Unprecedented 10 percent raise for town employees; rules on remote attendance overridden
- Lewis-Palmer D-38: Board of Education, Nov. 15: Members take oath of office, student voices regarding No Place for Hate, budget discussion
- Monument Planning Commission Work Session, Nov.10: Maximum allowable building height and Higby Road designs discussed
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov.11: Monument Academy high school principal resigns
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 9: Update on Lewis-Palmer High School, Strategic Plan Priority 2: world-class education
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 4 and 18: Proposed 2022 budget on track for approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 10: Joint special meeting hears feasibility study presentation for potential unification
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 16: Unification diving deeper; 2022 Budget proposed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 17: 2022 Budget approved early; surprise promotion
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 17: Public hearing on the 2022 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 15: Rates likely to rise in 2022
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Rates unchanged in 2022
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 17 and 18: Potential regional water system becomes more tangible
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 18: Personnel and customer policies updated
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 2 and 18: WMMI variance of use recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 2, 9, and 16: More road funds allocated in proposed 2022 budget; WMMI variance of use approved
- Northern El Paso County Homeowners Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 13th: NEPCO holds board elections, hosts county commissioners
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 17: Board raises dues, fines, and fees
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: ‘Tis the Season for Great Books
- December Library Events: Holiday closures announced, ramp continues to progress
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 18: World War II ski troops: 10th Mountain Division
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Are holiday plants safe for pets and kids?
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Santa Fe Open Space update
- Art Matters: Million-dollar doodles
- Snapshots of Our Community
- The Palmer Lake Star shines brightly
- Cruisers elects new board, Nov. 3
- Matlida The Musical, Nov. 5-7
- Furrow Road extension, Nov. 4
- Forest appreciation walk, Nov. 13
- Ringing the bell, Nov. 15
- PL Little Free Libraries
- St. Peter Holiday Boutique, Nov. 13
- TLCA benefit for PLPD, Nov. 13
- PL time capsule filled, Nov. 21
- Pronghorn antelope
- Palmer Lake display at DIA
- MPD and Walmart deliver meals
- Cruisers donate to TLC, Nov. 19
- Alpaca extravaganza
- EIS volunteers help fire victims
- Anderson book signing, Nov. 27
- Chili and Star Lighting, Nov. 27
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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UPDATE: Furrow Road Extension Meeting, Tuesday, November 9. 7-9 PM, Lewis Palmer High School
El Paso County invites the public to learn about the Furrow Road
extension Consulting Engineering Evaluation Project on Hwy 105 to
Higby Road. During the meeting, preliminary traffic data will be
presented, eligible and ineligible modifications discussed, and
input from the public will be sought on additional modifications,
safety concerns, and desirable outcomes.
The meeting will be in the high school Common Area, 1300 Higby Road.
For those unable to attend, you can listen to the meeting by calling 833 436-6264 (toll free)
Correction: The caption for the four photographs which accompany the article on Donald Wescott Fire Protection District lists the individuals in the wrong order. The correct order, from left to right is: Driver Operator Justin Myers and Firefighter/EMTs Seung Ju Han, Matthew Griggs, and David Bowker. We sincerely apologize for the error in identifying these individuals.
Correction: According to John Stansfield, during his presentation sponsored by the Palmer Lake Historical Society on Oct. 21, the Long Expedition camped at the headwaters of Monument Creek July 10-12, 1820. We incorrectly reported the expedition came through our area in 1812. We sincerely apologize for the error.
Contents
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 5, 7, and 28: Board negotiates temporary exit to Highway 105
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 18: Board hears presentation on student mental health, recognizes local partnerships, discusses staff compensation
- Lewis-Palmer D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 12: Discussion of Strategic Plan priority 1; review of bylaws
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 4: Higby Road and Jackson Creek Parkway updates; land resolutions approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 13: Higby Road annexation, town code, and industrial zoning standards discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 14 and 28: Time capsule planned for Town Hall
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 19: Staff take oath of office; volunteer retirement pension increase approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 20 and 28: 2022 budget revealed; eight firefighters hired
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 4 and 27: Unification progressing; 2022 budget discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 10: Irrigation water policy examined
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 12: Master plan update scheduled for 2022
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 20: Board reviews finances and developments
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 21: District might expand service boundary
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 21: Aging well infrastructure raises concerns
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 7: Two minor subdivisions approved; information session on Highway 83 Access Control Plan
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 21, and 26: Initial 2022 budget hearings held
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 27: Board recognizes Chief Kevin Nielsen for 30 years of service
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters From Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Fall into great new books
- November Library Events: Hours change; ramp progresses
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 21: Long Expedition Bicentennial: Exploring the Front Range, 1820
- Emergency Preparedness: Northwest El Paso County Evacuation Drill, Oct. 2
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Windowsill zombies; bringing outdoor pots indoors
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Santa Fe Open Space update
- Art Matters: National artists Sunday
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Teens help clean up the community garden
- Correction: Demolished building was Elliot’s store, not Henry Station
- Palmer Lake Creek Week, Sep. 25
- PLAG makes Holiday ornaments
- Black Forest Farmers Market, Oct. 9
- American Heritage Girls, Oct. 1
- PLAG Show, Oct. 8
- DAR work on Fox Run Park, Oct. 9
- Ruth Anne Steele fundraiser
- Pumpkin giveaway, Oct. 16
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 20
- WMMI Oct. events
- Awake Palmer Lake .5K, Oct. 10
- Glen Park Trail work, Oct. 16
- Business Expo, Oct. 21
- Woodmoor sinkhole, Oct. 22
- Makers Market, Oct. 23
- St. Peter Trunk or Treat, Oct. 29
- Ballot issue 2F, Nov. 2
- Wildfire booksigning, Oct. 23
- TLC client appreciation pumpkins
- Oktoberfest and Trunk or Treat
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction: In the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees article, Palmer Lake Fire and Rescue Chief Christopher McCarthy
is incorrectly referred to as Kevin McCarthy. We sincerely apologize for this error.
Contents
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 16: Filtering, transporting, storing, and acquiring water
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 15: Joint exclusion plan approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 2: Red Rock Acres rezoning recommended for approval amid neighbors’ objections
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 7 and 14: Red Rock Acres rezoning approved despite opposition
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 23: Special meeting to answer radium questions; grant for aquifer storage study
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 13: Savings from bond refinancing exceed expectations
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 15: Board sets public meetings on 2022 rates and budget
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 21: Unification process concerns; volunteer pensions to increase
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 22: Deputy chief’s retirement announced; wildland fire plans presented
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 9: Darcy M. Schoening appointed to vacant trustee position
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 8: Final plats for Home Place Ranch and Sanctuary Pointe filings approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 9 and 23 : Wilma French commemorated
- 10 running for three Academy School District 20 Board of Education seats
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 9: Board offers alternative to hoodies
- Lewis-Palmer D 38 Board of Education, Sept. 20: Board cancels election, receives reports on priority 2 of strategic plan
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 22: Board hears owner’s concerns, discusses fee increases
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Here come the new releases!
- September Library Events: Math tutoring returns
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 16: Pikes Peak Trolleys: past, present, future
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Autumn with an altitude
- Art Matters: Our local, artful life
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Contents
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 16: Conexus service plan denied after hundreds protest
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 19: Radium level prompts corrective response
- Monument woman’s 9/11 memories still strong 20 years after Ground Zero work
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 2 and 9: Town attorney put on leave amid ethical questions
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 9: $6.8 million in savings expected from bond refinancing
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Aug. 16: Denver well moving forward; long-term water solutions discussed
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 18: District reviews providers
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 19: Public safety, a common priority
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 12 and 26: New town property proves challenging
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 16: Board receives reports on Energy Performance Project, enrollment
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 19: Board mourns Principal Richardson, loosens elementary school shoe dress code
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 17: Unification process progressing; interim fire chief extension
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 25: New operations chief sworn in; crew commendation received
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 25: Exclusion process stalls; staff requested; repairs needed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 19: Black Forest minor subdivision recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 27, Aug. 10 and 24: $134 million renewable water project proposed for county
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 25: Board discusses tall grass and resident communication
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Fall into great mysteries
- September Library Events: Meeting room available by reservation
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Fall birds and gardens
- Art Matters: Art: Our rich history of ideas made visible
- Snapshots of Our Community
- That’s a lot of plants!
- Black Forest Festival, Aug. 7
- Dion Pride at TLCA, Aug. 7
- National Nightout, Aug. 3
- Students present band show, Aug. 6
- Palmer Lake Try-athlon, Aug. 7
- WMMI Family Day, Aug. 7
- Community Garden, Aug. 7
- Hummingbird festival, Aug. 13
- Chamber awards, Aug. 20
- Monumental Impact, Aug. 13
- Chasqui at TLCA, Aug. 14
- Benet Hill installs new prioress
- Art Hop, Aug. 19
- SEW Year of the Story, Aug. 22
- Ms. T gets garden plaque, Aug. 26
- WWII veterans recognized, Aug. 27
- Correction
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction: On page 27, in the Snapshots of Our Community section, the printed August OCN incorrectly labels a photograph as "Jackson Creek Chipping Day."
It should read, "Jackson Ranch Chipping Day". We sincerely apologize for this error.
Contents
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 19: In the fall, board will ask voters to raise taxes
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 22: Conexus warehouse plans explained; audit nears completion
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 21 and July 12: District bond refinancing plan approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 13 and 19: Water restrictions change; Pinon Lake access denied; 2020 audits approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 15: District reviews budget at midyear
- Monument Sanitation District, July 21: Updated 2020 audit approved
- Monument Academy School Board, July 15: Board rejects COVID testing; reverts to in-person only meetings
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 21: Staffing turbulence; exclusion process is slow
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 20: 2021 budget tight; staff promoted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 28: 2020 audit accepted; Wescott unification
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 8 and 22: Board charts course on short-term rentals
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 15: Business event center proposed; Cloverleaf development moves forward
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 6, 15, and 20: New special district approved for Cloverleaf development
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 30 and July 28: WOSC requests easement clarification; board discusses fire danger
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Bring Colorado history to life
- August Library Events: Some programs reinstated, summer reading ends
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 17: Walking Tour: History of U.S. Pike Forest Monument Preserve
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The green prescription to a healthy, long life
- Art Matters: Art is a necessary life resource
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Lodge honors five
- Sertoma places flags
- Independence Day Festivities, July 3 - Photos by David Futey
- Monument Street Fair, July 3
- Jackson Ranch Chipping Day, July 10
- Adams at TLCA, July 17
- TL Cruisers’ cars at JCSL, July 25
- Palmer Lake Festival, July 4
- Art Hop, July 15
- PLAG Show at TLCA, July 16
- Rosie’s car show, July 25
- First Responder Kits
- New playground opened, July 26
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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