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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, April 21: In-person classes canceled for the remainder of the year; graduation plans in progress
- MA School Board, April 9: Board reviews eLearning, construction
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 15: Emergency disaster declared; board election canceled
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 31 and April 21: May 5 election discussed; annual audit clean
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 22: Election, land purchase, and COVID-19 insight
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 6: Radium requests reconsidered and approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 20: Trustees sworn in; outgoing members shown appreciation
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 9, 11 and 23: Council bans parking on streets
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, April 6: Land exclusions and inclusions; Forest Lakes PPMD 2 infrastructure underway
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 16: Board election and COVID-19 status outlined
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 22: Resolutions mark significant changes
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 13: Virus concerns prompt meeting cancellation
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 31, April 7 and 21: County meetings held primarily remotely as COVID-19 restrictions continue
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 7 and 21: Changes to meetings during outbreak; minor subdivision request recommended for approval
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- A Perspective on Our Community: You can help keep our firefighters safe
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: A perfect time to read aloud
- May Library Events: Large selection of virtual programs available during closure
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Colorado: 1918 pandemic hindsight is 2020
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Planet Earth: Farming or mining? We have 60 harvests left
- Art Matters: From caves to pencils to screens—and back to pencils
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 16: Board discusses plans for extended closure, approves bus purchase
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 18: New NMCI role explored; COVID-19 addressed
- Monument Academy School Board, March 12: Board approves pandemic plan, construction contingencies, and teachers’ raises
- Save the pipes, don’t flush wipes
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 10: Plans reviewed for uninterrupted wastewater facility operations
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 26: COVID-19 induces extra steps; engineers advise creative steps
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 2: Additional radium treatment process request fails
- Monument Board of Trustees Candidate Forum, March 10: Candidates discuss issues affecting Monument
- Monument Planning Commission, March 11: New planning commissioners and BOA member sworn in; Zone Change and PD Sketch Plan for The Village approved
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, March 23: Monument declares local disaster; virtual meetings approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 12, 25, and 26: Town hires architects and an attorney
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District special meeting, March 17: Local emergency disaster preparations approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 10, 17, 19, 24, and 26: Temporary meeting rules adopted during COVID-19 outbreak; construction at Struthers Road/Gleneagle Drive intersection nears completion
- Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, March 12: Your actions will protect vulnerable people during a pandemic
- Mar. 3 Presidential Primary Election Results
- Colorado Estates neighborhood meeting, March 9: Neighbors help prepare for wildfire to come
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- A Perspective on Our Community: Hindsight: It’s a small world
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Time to start those gardens
- April Library Events: All facilities closed until further notice
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Victory Gardens today offer hope, boost morale
- Art Matters: Winston Churchill on art, inspiration, and courage
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Drivers on I-25 cautioned to "heed the speed"
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 18: Intense discussion of radium in the water supply
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 10: Board discusses change in start time, hears MA annual report
- Lewis-Palmer D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 11: Committee receives reports on gifted education, communications, curriculum
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb.13: Board sets school calendar, discusses uniforms and board election
- Monument candidates' statements
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 13 and 27: Storm water planning underway
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 10: Board hears operational reports
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines Metro Districts 2 & 3, Feb. 6: NEPA agreement, bond issue letters approved
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 11: Unexpected benefits apparent in new clarifier system
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 20: Staff changes forthcoming; leak policy sustained
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 19: Coming to Triview homes: new water meter technology
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 18: Wescott board hears grant request, receives donations
- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, Feb. 19: Board hears plea for disability; cheaper vehicle computers considered
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 26: Land search begins; 2015 International Fire Code amendments adopted
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 4 and 18: Two minor subdivision requests recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 28 and 30, Feb. 4, 11, and 25: Final plat at Walden Preserve 2 filing approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27 and 29 and Feb. 26: WIA holds annual meeting, reorganizes board, hears Walters Open Space update
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- February Library Events: Events continue during spring break
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 20: Radio and its many pioneers
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The real bad guys harming wild birds, and dangers of potting soil
- Art Matters: Creative "geni-us" and making memories last
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Methodist Church EPG wins national award
- PLAG Winter Show, Jan. 31
- State of the Region, Feb. 7
- Chain Station at Black Rose, Feb. 14
- Winter fun at Fox Run, Feb. 1
- AARP hosts fire chief, Feb. 12
- TLWC at Kilmer, Feb. 13
- Monument Police Chief Hemingway introduced, Feb. 10
- Bakhita Mountain Home, Feb. 17
- CERT, Feb. 18
- D38 Chess Tournament, Feb. 22
- Michalicek at JCSL, Feb. 18
- The Village discussed, Feb. 18
- BOT Candidates, Feb. 25
- Water workshop, Feb. 28
- Pineries hike, Feb. 29
- Songwriters at TLCA, Feb. 29
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, Jan. 15: Operations captain hired; county fire code enforcement falls short
- An important message for our readers
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 21: Wescott remembers board chairman; election moves forward
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 22: Board of director positions open
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 6: April trustee election set; 2019 expenses questioned
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 8: New members sworn in; Sanctuary Pointe Phase 3 Site Plan approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 21: Development code updates underway
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 9 and 23: New council member appointed to replace Faust
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 9: Board discusses academic calendar, fills empty seat
- Lewis-Palmer D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 14: Committee receives reports on legislative activity, safety and security, and Bear Creek Elementary School
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 21: Board celebrates district achievements, thanks benefactors, views budget calendar
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 13: Board approves rules for election, business
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 14: Total phosphorus treatment under way
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 16: District considers NMCI NEPA Participation Agreement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 22: Misinformation dispelled and actions approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 2, 7, 14, and 16: Public improvements completed at two developments
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 7: Final plat for Walden Preserve 2 filing recommended for approval
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Jan. 11: NEPCO has plans for 2020 presentations
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Heart and body health
- February Library Events: Adult Winter Reading Program begins; Valentine crafts available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Protecting our forest clime when landscaping
- Art Matters: Mr. Jung Ying Tsao: Far East Fine Arts
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Pedestrian bridge installed in Palmer Lake
- WMMI Family Geology Day, Jan. 4
- Students help TreeCycle, Jan. 4
- Pedestrian bridge installed in Palmer Lake, Jan. 7
- AARP elects officers, Jan. 8
- Red Kettle collections top $48K
- Blue Canyon at Black Rose, Jan. 10
- Fundraiser for mental health, Jan. 11
- Medical examiner draws a crowd
- Guardrail at Black Rose, Jan. 24.
- Local EIS supports east county
- PLHS annual meeting, Jan. 16
- Parkinson’s support group, Jan. 18
- Wendy Woo at TLCA, Jan. 24
- Human Trafficking, Jan. 27
- Birds of Colorado, Jan. 27
- D38 Community Collaboration: "What’s next for D38?", Jan. 27
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 12 and 18: Simmering dissatisfaction brings rush of resignations
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 9: Board hears from bond advisor, learns about secondary school program, accepts member’s resignation
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 3 and 16: Newly elected members sworn in, officers appointed, audit approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 2: April election ballot question approved; three trustee positions up for election
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11: Tri-Lakes Monument fire station annexation approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 16: Treasurer payout, 2020 budget approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 9: 2020 budgets and rate increases approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 9: New rates, budget for 2020 approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11: Rates up, mills down
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Rates, mill levies, and water storage feasibility study approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 3: 2020 budget approved unanimously
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 4: 2020 budget approved; engineer promoted
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 11: 2020 budget approved; interim chief extended
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19: Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18: Board updates reserve fund policy, approves renovation
- December Weather Wrap
- Corrections to the Dec. 7 issue of OCN
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great way to start the new year
- December Library Events: Learn to play the ukulele, improve your diet, and hear about the work of a forensic pathologist
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Our forests and trees can talk, cry, and sing to us
- Art Matters: Live longer with art in your life
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Tri-Lakes rings the bell for the Salvation Army
- Palmer Lake Star
- Open Space Contract, Dec. 3
- Hazel Miller at TLCA, Dec. 6
- Kiwanis Craft Fair, Dec. 7
- Song Spinners, Dec. 8
- Palmer Lake Fire & Safety, Dec. 6
- Monument Tree Lighting, Dec. 7
- School in the Woods, Dec. 10
- Church at Woodmoor, Dec. 11
- VFW honors veterans, Dec. 14
- Friends of Fox Run Park, Dec. 14
- Presents for Patriots, Dec. 14
- Santa on Patrol, Dec. 14 & 21
- Palmer Lake Yule Log, Dec. 15
- Outpouring, Dec. 17
- Ice Fishing on Monument Lake, Dec. 31
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Corrections:
The article, Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake, Nov. 20: Members vote on next steps, should have identified the woman in the photo as Christie Ramshur, not Christie Rancher. OCN reported that Ramshur "stressed the need for the trustees to return to serving the citizens." Ramshur corrected the statement to reflect her belief that "every trustee agreed to serve as a trustee in an effort to serve the citizens" and never indicated that they need to return to serving. We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
The article, Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 14: Council hears update on bridge, should have identified the person speaking on behalf of Awake the Lake as Darin Dawson, not Derek Austin. We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov 18: Separation agreement for Treasurer, Home Place Ranch approved, All Kratom sales banned
- Nov. 5 Election Results
- Monument Planning Commission, November 13: Commissioners to depart MPC, Triview Final Plat and Comprehensive Plan Resolution approved, town code revision open houses to come
- Palmer Lake Town Council, November 14: Council hears update on bridge
- Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake, Nov. 20: Members vote on next steps
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov 19: Budget 2020 begins with battalion chief additions
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 20: Voters approve 6A; CDOT’s I-25 weather closure plans discussed; 2020 Budget reviewed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 20: County ignoring its own rules, chief warns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 4: Board says farewell to Director Mark Pfoff, Palmer Ridge geothermal field suit settled
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Town Hall Meeting, Nov. 14: District 38 holds town hall meeting after failed bond issue
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 12: Reports on Special Ed Advisory Committee, School Finance, and Legislative initiatives
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 14: Board hears revised budget and first COO report
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 18: Post-election discussion, Somers’ Listening and Learning Tour
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Nov. 4: Rate increases proposed; preliminary 2020 budget discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, November 12: Walters property developer requests water
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 12: Residents must allow utility easement access
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20: October’s record snowfall and cold temperatures stall Jackson Creek Parkway progress
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov 5, 12, and 14: Final direction for 2020 budget given; Struthers Road/ Gleneagle Drive intersection project progresses
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II recommended for approval
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Nov. 9: NEPCO holds annual elections, hosts county commissioners
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20: Board approves budget, hears WPS updates
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: ‘Tis the Season for Great Books
- December Library Events: Enjoy puppet shows and make last-minute gifts at your library
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Local trees: the heroes and villains
- Art Matters: Collecting art to live with and love
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Palmer Lake Chili Supper and Star Lighting
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts Show
- TLC Harvest of Love, Nov. 7, 14
- Crawford House Vets, Nov. 1-3
- MA Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Home composting, Nov. 14
- Bettman & Halpin at TLCA, Nov. 15
- Blacksmithing at WMMI, Nov. 9
- Plaque honors vets, Nov. 11
- GWC arts and crafts show, Nov. 15
- A busy November for the TLWC
- Harley’s Hope, Nov. 17
- Friends of Fox Run Park, Nov. 16
- Bomb threat at Wal-Mart, Dec. 5
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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