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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.
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- 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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- 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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- Monument Academy School Board, June 14: Board discusses new COVID testing program, welcomes new board members
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 23: Wescott unification progress; residential assessment rates dropping
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 14: Board approves energy plan, Grace Best plan, annual budget
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, special meeting June 15: Board approves feasibility study for unification
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 16: Administrator and accountant hired
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 7: Monument approves land ordinances, hears presentations
- Monument Planning Commission, June 9: Annexation and zoning requests recommended for approval
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 21: Voters will be asked to forgo a refund, allowing town to keep excess revenue
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 10 and 24: Board approves medical marijuana storefront, renews license for pub
- Monument Sanitation District, June 16: New manager making district more efficient
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 17: Board decisions continue water progress and potential road collaboration
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 17: Clean 2020 annual audit presented
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 1, 15, and 22: Cloverleaf preliminary plan approved; Master Plan certification received
- Fireworks ban rescinded, clarified
- Area code requirement for local 719 and 970 calls coming soon
- MVEA planning broadband for rural Colorado
- Northern El Paso County Home Owners Associations (NEPCO), May 8: Land use and growth
- June Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Kids’ guides to Colorado
- July Library Events: Summer Adventure continues; some programs resume
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Be prepared
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Touch-free soil aeration, thistle sandwiches, and drunken compost
- Art Matters: Space travel, #dearMoon project, Anthropocene-era art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- They Kept Their Promise
- Lions Club Fishing Derby, June 5
- DAR plants perennials, June 8
- Black Forest Fire Remembered
- RRR Firewise program, June 12
- Parking at Monument Lake
- Co-housing groundbreaking, June 19
- Integrity Bank sponsors parade
- WMMI Family Day, June 12
- Farmer’s Market, June 19
- #NeonNights, Prom 2021
- TLC Appreciation Day, June 23
- JC Garage Sale, June 25
- Wine tasting, June 19
- PLHS Ice Cream Social, June 20
- MCSS needs drivers
- “Sailfish” sculpture gets plaque
- Well 3 re-drilled
- Purely Ponds Parade
- Front Range Makers Market, June 26
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, May 3: Monument will hold Independence Day festivities
- El Paso County Planning Commission Master Plan adoption hearing, May 5 and 26: New county Master Plan approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 5 and 20: Grandwood Ranch and Cloverleaf developments move forward
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 27, May 4, 18, and 25: Grandwood Ranch final plat approved
- Town of Monument Planning Open House, May 11: Monument updating land development code
- Monument Planning Commission, May 12: New planning director announced; alternate commissioner sworn in
- Monument Board of Trustees, workshop and regular meeting, May 17: Monument residents may see refunds from town revenue overages
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 13 and 27: Board rescinds parking ban for visitors
- Forest View Acres, April 28 and May 26: District may piggyback on town’s newest water tank for emergency access
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 10: Board plans to refinance bonds, replace old meters
- Monument Sanitation District, May 7 and 19: New district manager selected; attorney acts ahead of board’s direction
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 20: Board workshop produces actionable items
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 29 and May 20: Big summer project: boring under I-25
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 2 and 3, May 27: Wells pursued; water purchase approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District April 28, May 13, and 26: Unification explored; storm after-action report; wildland apparatus proposed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District special meetings May 13 and 17, regular meeting May 18: Wescott board directs chief to pursue feasibility of merger with TLMFPD
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 19: Staffing turbulence; county commissioner visit; first annual awards
- Monument Academy School Board, May 13: Board selects new COO, discusses mask use
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 6 and 26, May 4 and 17: Progress on energy audit and Grace Best Facility Master Plan
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 28 and May 26: Board discusses Furrow Road traffic, trash service
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The great outdoors is calling
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden telltale signs and surprises
- Art Matters: 2021: Artful walks in our community
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, April 8: COO Herrera resigns; board hears Highway 105 update
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 21: Replacement staff hired; new engine for 2022
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 13: Panel hears reports on Gifted Education, Home School Enrichment Academy
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 29 and April 20: Interim fire chief sworn in; FLSA dispute continues
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 5: Home rule a possibility for Monument; land uses pass
- Monument Planning Commission, April 14: Three projects recommended for approval
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 19: Board repeals emergency pandemic declaration
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 8 and 22: Board continues to seek fair plan for street parking
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12: Cost of water re-use study increases
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 30, April 6, 13, and 20: Cloverleaf development rezoning approval a "win-win"
- El Paso County moves to fewer COVID-19 restrictions
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- May Library Events: Changes in services, programming for May
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): County Search and Rescue
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Early birds for gardens and mucho mulch
- Art Matters: Crypto art, an online-only prize
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Sandstone Ranch Open Space
- Internship Symposium, Apr. 12
- LPHS presents Drowsy Chaperone
- 100+ Women Who Care, Apr. 21
- Assessing fire danger, Apr. 12
- MPD info night, Apr. 20
- A Fowl Day, Apr. 21
- Operation Gratitude, Apr. 23
- Fox Farm History, Apr. 24
- Earth Day at Fox Run Park, Apr. 22
- TLC Boot Barn Fundraiser, Apr. 23
- Reynolds Ranch House, Apr. 24
- Great American Clean Up, Apr. 24
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 2, 9, and 16: County seeks public comment on draft Master Plan
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 18: Cloverleaf development rezoning recommended for approval
- Sheriff’s Office reports recent mail thefts
- County Line Road bridge reconstruction
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 1: Board continues to contend with Promontory Pointe access issue
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 15: Native Sun Annexation passes; new police vehicles on order
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 11 and 25: Parking strategy takes shape; water debate continues
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8: Capital projects and water re-use plan move forward
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 9: Cost-sharing method confirmed
- Monument Sanitation District, March 17: Preventive maintenance contracts; public access to meeting
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 18: Leak nightmare fosters policy exception
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 18: Warmer weather gives rise to project activity
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 18, March 9 Payroll discrepancies rectified; ISO rating improves
- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, March 23: Fire code variance concern; fleet modifications needed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 24: Chief impressed by collaboration during storm
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, March 15: Board approves contracts for two principals, discusses return to in-person learning, testing
- Monument Academy School Board, March 11: Board hears from Concurrent Enrollment consultant, prepares for assessments
- Northern El Paso County Home Owners Association, March 13: Library district CEO gives overview
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 24: Updates on developments including the Walters property
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Timeless treasures
- April Library Events: Library offers printing of tax forms, other services
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden friends and foes and deleting voles
- Art Matters: Zoom videos, art, and lighting
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Thank You, Judy
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
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