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Contents
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 9: Proposed 2024 budget proves contentious
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 7, 9, and 14: Final budget direction increases funding to roads and parks
- Monument Town Council, Nov. 6, 2023: Supplementary budget items and signs ordinance discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 8: Maverick station approved
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 9: Board hears first read of gender transition policy, plans to address East Campus budget issues
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 14: Committee hears reports on staff and family surveys, Key Communicator program
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 13: Departing board members recognized, Lewis-Palmer High School update, financial update
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District: Virtual attendance unavailable
- Monument Fire District, Nov.15: 2024 budget approved; homeowners petition for inclusion
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District: Rescheduled meetings occurred after publication
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 13: Commercial property inclusion; cell tower contract approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 13: Budget hearing opened; fee and rate increases proposed
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 15: Board approves budget, leaves rates unchanged
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 16: District ends 2023 under budget
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov. 16: Board expands contract with consultants
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 11: County Commissioners and staff visit NEPCO
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 15: Board approves 2024 budget and increased dues, hears residents’ concerns
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great gift ideas
- December Library Events: Special program and schedule changes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Getting holiday cactuses to bloom
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Black Forest Trails Association
- Art Matters: Tiny worlds: miniatures, zines and their secrets in history
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Mount Herman fire averted
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 19: Traffic safety concerns; NDS pipeline nears completion
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 10: Committee hears updates on Consent Task Force, D38 Education Foundation
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 5 and 26: Enrollment shortfall causes budget challenges
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 23: Monument Academy annual report; enrollment and financial update
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9: Draft 2024 budget presented; tap fee discussion continues
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Board addresses budgets, rates, liens
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12: 2024 legal budget presented
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 19: Board reviews 2024 budget, finances
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 11: Subdistrict dissolution process update; tax revenue uncertain
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 18: Resolution opposes Proposition HH; preliminary budget proposed
- Monument Fire District, Oct. 25: Fallen firefighter remembered; fire academy development underway
- Monument Town Council, Oct. 2, 16, and 19: Councilmembers scrutinize traffic report, proposed investments, park development, and resolution opposing Proposition HH
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 12 and 26: Use of undeveloped rights of way debated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 3, 12, 19, and 24: County presents its 2024 preliminary balanced budget, approves 21-home development
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 19: Black Forest four-lot subdivision recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 25: Board president explains WIA approach
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases
- November Library Events: Program schedule change
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 19: History of Glen Eyrie presented
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): November: Gardening goes indoors
- Art Matters: Enjoy our local art scene: walk, ride, or drive
- Snapshots of Our Community
- TLWC help Creek Week, Sep. 30
- Teacher wins $50,000 prize, Oct. 3
- Empty Bowls raises over $10,000
- Station 4 Open House, Oct. 7
- Pumpkin give-away, Oct. 14
- PLAG small works show, Oct. 6
- Romance at the Chautauqua, Oct. 6
- AARP honors pastor, president
- Trinity Community Park opens
- Awake the Lake 0.5K, Oct. 15
- Burns receives award, Oct. 17
- Business Expo, Oct. 18
- TLWC get CPR training, Oct. 18
- Black Forest Trails Association board
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 18
- Holz Hausen in Palmer Lake
- Black Forest Backyard Market
- WMMI Miners' Pumpkin Patch
- Snowy Halloween?
- Colorado Kids Ranch Pumpkin Patch
- MA boys cross country wins title
- Ascent Church Trunk or Treat
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction:
In the Monument Fire District article,
under Community paramedic proposal, the last sentence of the
first paragraph should read: The Colorado Springs Fire Department and
South Metro Fire Rescue already have robust programs, and the district
calls for fall assistance are 15%, and 11% for mental health assistance.
OCN regrets the error.
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Contents
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 29 and Sept. 14, 26, and 28: Approvals for the Flying Horse North service plan and increased parking at Pumpkin Patch
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 27: Fleet purchase approved; budget impact of Nov. ballot items; community paramedic proposed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept.7 and 21: Preliminary plan for 21-home subdivision recommended for approval
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 20: 2022 audit is clean; 2024 budget direction explored
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 27: Board meeting canceled
- Town of Monument, Aug. 29: Gleneagle residents voice concerns about potential annexation
- Monument Town Council, Sept. 5 and 18: Unanimous vote hopes to put ethics allegations to rest
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept.14 and 28: Elephant Rock property lease with option to purchase approved
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 12: Committee sets priorities for coming year, appoints new co-chair
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 14 and 20: MA responds to ACLU, prepares for budget amendment
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept.18: Prairie Winds students win national award; Education Foundation reactivated
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 18: Contracts awarded for infrastructure
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 20: Board approves email policy, plans building improvements
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21: Preliminary 2024 budget presented
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 21:Northern Delivery System pipeline installation nearing completion
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 21: Board approves outreach to contractors
- NEPCO, Sept. 9: Monument Fire Department, Planning Commission visit NEPCO
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 27: Board hears concerns about development next to common area
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Ethics Commission takes up complaint against mayor as "non-frivolous."
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Wonders of our universe
- October Library Events: New programs for Teens and Tweens; Culture Pass for Pikes Peak Highway
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Gardening with cinnamon; fall tool care
- Art Matters: October is Arts Month
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Fox Run Regional Park Lantern Festival, Sept. 22
- Fox Run Park trail work
- Bye Bye Summer!
- Gleneagle Sertoma raises $40,000
- Burkart/Raper wedding, Sept. 16
- Bines and Brews, Sept. 16
- Acoustic Eidolon at TLCA, Sept. 16
- Last 2023 Art Hop, Sept. 21
- Monu-Palooza, Sept. 3
- American Legion honors 9/11
- Run4Hope, Sept. 16
- Business After Hours, Sept. 19
- Controlled burn, Sept. 25-27
- Zettlemoyer earns Gold Award
- Chapin honored
- Teens learn preparedness
- Presentation at the Senior Center
- Military retirees, spouses honored
- Super Blue Moon
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction:
The Triview Metropolitan District article should have read:
Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions are installing 115,600 square feet of UV protected AstroTurf for the
planned multi-use sporting field in Sanctuary Pointe. After the September issue
was published, District Manager James McGrady provided the following information:
The TMD board of directors approved $1 million from the tap/parks and open
spaces fees collected from the Sanctuary Pointe development for the AstroTurf
installation. The fees are collected at the point of construction, about
$3,373 for each of the 600 homes in Sanctuary Pointe that totaled just over
$2 million. About $1,666 per home was contributed to the park from those fees.
The Homeowners Association fees were not used in the development of the park.
OCN regrets the error.
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Contents
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 10 and 19: Board receives ACLU demand letter
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 23: Board hears about possible extension of Furrow Road
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 17: Water usage sets record high
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 21: Four-day week, capital improvements, tutoring center discussed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Aug. 7 and 14: 2022 audits approved; contract services cost increases; water reuse project possible
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 14 : General manager reviews water resources
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 8: Board hears request to merge with town’s Water Department
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 17 : Electrical contract awarded
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 17: Project manager discusses possible new approach
- Monument Town Council, Aug. 7: "Shoddy work," says mayor, before voting "no" on change order
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 9: Variance approved for affordable housing project
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 10, 16, and 24: Board extends permits and taps for former mayors’ property
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 16: >Apparatus replacement plan revealed; chassis purchase approved
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 23: Station 3 rebuild plans revealed; Station 5 remodel approved
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22: Request to split Woodmoor property into four lots approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 3: Flying Horse North draft service plan recommended for approval
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: What animals teach us
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 12: Board, members pose as historical figures
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):Strategies for trees, especially in deer country
- Art Matters: Immersive art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Construction causes dangerous traffic backups
- Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 4-5
- Cemetery records updated, Aug. 7
- AARP at the Black Forest Festival
- National Night Out, Aug. 5
- AI art show, Aug. 11
- Art Hop, Aug. 17Art Hop, Aug. 17
- Annual peach sale pick-up, Aug. 12
- WMMI Family Day, Aug. 12
- Fox Run Park concert, Aug. 24
- Monument water tank, Aug. 21
- Dusky Grouse sighted, Aug. 20
- Local labyrinth available
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction:
The Pikes Peak Library District article gave the wrong location for the family-friendly concerts. The correct location is the Palmer Lake Village Green in Palmer Lake. Dates and times for the performances given in the article are correct. The OCN regrets the error.
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Contents
- Monument Academy School Board, June 27: MA holds town hall on navigating gender issues
- Monument Town Council, July 17: Annexation of Monument Ridge fails
- OCN switches to larger format
- Monument Planning Commission, June 28: Town Planning Commission recommends approval of Monument Ridge 1 and 2 despite community concerns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 26: Enhancement of audio systems, curriculum, policies approved
- Monument Academy School Board, July 13: Board organizes, approves before and after care contract
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 12, 13, and 27 : Water rates to rise 5% annually
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 26: Election called to dissolve subdistrict and complete merger
- Monument Fire District, June 28 and July 26: Mt. Herman Rd. fire suppressed; 2022 budget amended
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Fire Protection District, July 19: Virtual meeting unavailable
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 17 and 25: Board president resigns; board reorganizes
- Monument Sanitation District, July 19: Good news on Highway 105 sewer repair
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 20: Stonewall Springs Reservoir operational; Conexus Subdistrict dissolved; 2022 budget amended
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 20: Board hires project manager
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 20: Board honors Judd, changes sewer billing
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 6: Request to split Woodmoor property into four lots recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 27, July 11 and 18: Board receives Monument annexation impact report
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations, July 22: NEPCO hears about renewable water projects
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 5 and 26: Board questioned by residents, hears input on common areas
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: All-time great children’s reads
- August Library Events: Summer Adventure ends, All Pikes Peak Reads announced
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Take a walk through history
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Will Vogl: father, firefighter, and farmer
- Art Matters: Fine art and the making of worlds
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction: In the Financial update portion of the
Triview Metropolitan District article, it should have read:
vehicle expenses were $7,261, and 1100% over the budgeted $660.00 in the May 2023 financial report.
OCN regrets the error.
Contents
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 21: Evacuation routes raise concern among residents
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 6 and 20: Townhome development off Woodmoor Dr. withdrawn from agenda
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 22: NDS pipeline project progressing
- Monument Fire District, June 28: Board meeting held after publication
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 12: Audit shows good financial health, Lori Akers retires
- Monument Sanitation District, June 21: Board hears audit report
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 15: Contractor selection process defined
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 15: Board awards contract for project manager
- Monument Town Council, June 5 and 19: Town Code amendments approved on narrow vote; Wilson sheds light on state bills
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 8 and 22: Board repeals water emergency ordinance
- Monument Academy School Board, June 8: Board reorganizes, hears legislative update
- Lewis-Palmer Board of Education, June 26: Board approves budgets for district and Monument Academy
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Adventure awaits
- July Library Events: Summer reading, special programs to enjoy
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 18: Father’s Day Ice Cream Social
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Mount Herman Road closure update
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Pretty, edible plants that deter mosquitoes and deer
- Art Matters: Art Hop: an indoor-outdoor art fair with booths
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 22: Pay schedule approved, board roles revised, funding detailed
- MA School Board, May 11, 25: MA addresses gender issues, budgets
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 2, 9, and 16: Approval of three commercial multi-tenant buildings off Struthers Road
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 4 and 18: Townhome development off Woodmoor Drive recommended for approval
- Monument Town Council, May 1 and 15: Midtown Collection of Monument Junction approved on 5-2 vote
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 3, 11, and 25: Board considers water issues and Elephant Rock
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 17: Directors elected; ambulance sale approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 24: Gleneagle annexation timeline unknown; merger process continues
- Monument Fire District, May 24: Board director positions change; contractor hiring flexibility approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 8: Board reorganized; request for supplemental water considered
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 18: Board reorganizes; aquifer storage and recovery study presented
- Monument Sanitation District, May 17: New board members sworn in
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 18: Former directors recognized; new directors sworn in
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 18: Water quality tests look promising
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations (NEPCO): Wildfires drive up insurance costs in county
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 24: Board hears about new regulation regarding vegetable gardens
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Explore nature and the outdoors Explore nature and the outdoors
- June Library Events: Join us for a Summer Adventure
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Authors show ways to find history on hikes
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Storms damage trails and roads, fill reservoirs
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Very good plants, harmful invaders
- Art Matters: Art spaces for our creative spirit
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 28, April 4 & 18: Overlook Estates rezone denied
- Monument Fire District, April 26: Potential Gleneagle annexation ignites concern; Hayes recognized
- Monument Town Council, April: Land use bill, investigation loom
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 20 Plans for three commercial multi-tenant buildings recommended for approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 26: Northern subdistrict dissolution plan underway; 2022 supplemental budget approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 19: Board approves wage compensation schedule; wildland technicians hired
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 11: Bear Creek Elementary, Portrait of a Graduate and Educator, wellness policy discussed
- Monument Academy School Board, April 13: MA selects board members, makes progress on finances
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 17: New director sworn in; board reorganization; Safe and Welcoming Schools discussion
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 10: Trail agreement with school district approved
- Monument Sanitation District, April 20: Focus on infrastructure
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 20: Waste treatment plant debate continues
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, April 16: Acquisition policies approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 20: Northern Delivery System pipeline installation begins
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 13: Direction for water system and stormwater unclear
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 27: Strategies for water and drainage take shape
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 26: Board considers common area concerns
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Reading the West
- May Library Events: Preparations for summer reading underway
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 20: Pikes Peak Library District holds wealth of history
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): No mow May; planting in our mountain forest climes
- Art Matters: Contemporary art prints and artist handmade books
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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