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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 12, 24, and 26: Financial challenges spotlighted
- Monument Academy School Board, May 12: Board considers organizational chart that restructures Exceptional Student Services
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 16: Board reviews preliminary budget that includes raises, welcomes new Kilmer principal, celebrates achievements
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 2: Foreman receives Manager of the Year award
- Monument Planning Commission, May 11: New industrial design standards draft approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 16: Lack of permitting causing small-business hardship
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 17: Director positions determined; intergovernmental agreement near
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 18: Board directors take oath; ladder truck needs explored
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 25: Former board director remembered
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 9: Barrie Town joins board; supplemental water approved for Monument Junction west
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 19: Directors sworn in; audit shows financial health
- Monument Sanitation District, May 18: Board members sworn in; officers elected
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 19: Water rights purchase leads to Buena Vista visioning
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 3, 17, and 24: The Walden Preserve 2 and Flying Horse North developments move forward
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 19: Minor subdivision north of Hodgen Road recommended for approval
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, May 14: Speakers explain state House and Senate bills affecting northern El Paso County
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 25: Board hears suggestions on replatting guidelines
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Pick a series for summer reading
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins with special programs, prizes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 21: The bad old days of Colorado
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 19: Helen Hunt Jackson—the Colorado years
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Eco-smart gardening for people, pets, and wildlife
- Art Matters: Art on local summer evenings: Monument Art Hop
- Snapshots of Our Community
- PRHS musical wins Bobby G award
- Bullock orioles eating oranges
- Paul Overstreet at TLCA, May 7
- Flag retirement box at Chamber
- WMMI Lecture, May 10
- Campfires prohibited
- LPHS final concert, May 10
- Gleneagle Sertoma presents checks
- LPHS choirs performed, May 12
- Car show benefits PLFD, May 14
- Meadowgrass, May 27-29
- DCC swimmers at championships
- Wildfire fuels reduction, May 18
- Picnic-N-Planes, May 25
- Palmer Lake grand-reopening
- Ruth Ann Steele celebrated, May 25
- Memorial Day, May 30
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Santa Fe Open Space Grand Opening, Apr. 7
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 29, April 5 and 19: Highway 105 Improvement Project moves closer to construction phase
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 18: Palmer Ridge geothermal project advances, baseball field draws complaints
- Black Forest Slash/Mulch site kick-off, Apr. 16
- Lewis-Palmer D38 DAAC, April 12: Community engagement and Title programs
- Monument Academy School Board, April 14: Board backs COO despite reviews, welcomes board candidates
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 19: Third ambulance in service; wildland fire mitigation efforts ramp up
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 20: Station alerting approved; strategic planning defined
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 30 and April 27: Election canceled; district will rebrand
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 21: Board approves supplemental water; Deer Creek Road to be closed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, April 12: Sludge lagoon flips
- Monument Sanitation District, April 20: District opts out of NMCI project
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 21: Board brainstorms strategies
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 21: More details revealed about regional water delivery system
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 4: Board member resigns; Independence Day festivities approved
- Monument Planning Commission, April 13: Monument to welcome new planning director; three proposals recommended for approval
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 18: Proposed town charter to be on November ballot
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 31, April 14 and 28: Town Hall reopens, drainage study presented
- NEPCO announces special speakers for May 14 meeting
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 27: Board discusses subdivision, fire insurance, short-term rentals
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Young-adult and middle-grade summer reads
- April Library Events: Story Time and Toddler Time continue
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Native plants make beautiful landscapes while protecting our ecosystem
- Art Matters: Local-to-global art ecosystems in our own backyards
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Looking south from Higby Road
- Wildfire Preparedness Day, Apr. 2
- Spring seed giveaway, Apr. 2
- Three become Eagle Scouts, Apr. 9
- DCC presents Spamalot, Apr. 6-9
- DCC HS band at festival, Apr. 19
- 100+ Women Who Care, Apr. 20
- Easter Egg Hunt
- TLWC grant in action, Apr. 18
- Pasque flowers in bloom, Apr. 19
- Benet Hill makes commitment
- Funds raised for Ukraine, Apr. 21
- FoFRP celebrate Earth Day, Apr. 22
- Fundraiser for teacher
- Monument Lake restocked, Apr. 21
- “Beatles” Reunion at TLCA, Apr. 22
- Fundraiser for Wounded Heros
- Fox family, Apr. 20
- Great American Clean-up, Apr. 30
- Claude Bourbon at TLCA, Apr. 30
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts, May 1
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, March 7: Town moves toward renewable water access; shows accord with Ukraine
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 10: Mayor and chiefs have sobering message for town
- Triview Metro District, March 17: NDS route decision looms near
- Monument Planning Commission, March 9: New commissioners sworn in, Monument Junction plans approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 21: Monument Junction development phase approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 14: Board approves upgrade to golf course sanitation facilities
- Monument Sanitation District, March 16: Board election canceled, rumors refuted
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 17: Radium and operational details discussed
- Monument Academy School Board, March 3 and 10: Board considers arming staff, discusses term limits
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 14: Board recognizes student achievements, discusses grants and budget timeline
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 15: Volunteer Pension Fund closed; May election cancelled
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 16: Chairman receives recognition; wildland fire preparations on track
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 30: Board meeting too late for publication
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 8, 15, and 22: Minor subdivision approved in Black Forest; beetle infestation treatment in The Pineries Open Space draws concern
- Northern El Paso County Homeowners Associations (NEPCO), March 19: PPACG chief describes its many duties
- Neighborhood meeting, March 29: Lake Woodmoor Holdings proposes developments in Woodmoor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 23: Board accepts open space donation, discusses upcoming developments
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Bring in Spring with new nonfiction reads
- April Library Events: Art exhibit at Monument; number of programs grows
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Microclimates, early planting, and "good bugs"
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News needs your help!
- Art Matters: Art, imagination, and co-creating our future
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Hatfield book signing, Mar. 5
- PRHS students win MVEA trips
- Park groundbreaking, Mar. 9
- SEW Monumentaries, Mar. 12
- Bearbotics reaches regionals
- St. Patrick’s Day at PPBC, Mar. 12
- Moors & McCumber, Mar. 12
- Depot sign preserved, Mar. 15
- Quilter Monica Scott honored
- Bash-ton for Cashton, Mar. 25
- TLWC donates gift cards, Mar. 20
- Ute history at FoFRP, Mar. 24
- LPHS won 4A, Mar. 12
- Snowstorm, Mar. 17
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 10: Board approves proclamation against gender identity discrimination protection
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 23: AMR requests remain high; squad vehicle approved
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 22: Board discusses actions on Strategic Plan and No Place for Hate program, recognizes student achievements
- Lewis-Palmer D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 8: Budget overview, Strategic Plan Priority 4 fiscal stewardship, Prairie Winds update
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 15: Call volume increases; merger exceeding expectations
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 16: Illegal recreational fire concerns addressed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 7: Remote participation approved; Hayes recognized for supporting 2F
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 9: Conexus Phases 2 and 3 Preliminary PUD Plan and annexation of Limbach Park approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 22: Conexus development moves forward
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 10 and 24: De-annexation request debated
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Feb. 7: Contract for an emergency interconnection approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 14: Board amends sick leave policy
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 16: New auditor selected
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 17: Water lease agreements amended
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 17: Board moves forward with water reuse project
- Free "Neighborhood Ambassador" Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Training Program continues March 8
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 31 and Feb. 23: Annual Meeting and Reorganization
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- March Library Events: Palmer Lake branch reopens; spring break activities announced
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 17: Adventures on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Spring hummingbirds and pollinators
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Hiking season is all year long
- Art Matters: The transformative impact of public art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 24: Board recognized, grants announced, compensation approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 18:
Director resigns; unification moving rapidly
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 11: Committee addresses compensation, teacher evaluations, MA secondary school
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 13, 21: Board increases COO coaching budget; hears plans for modulars
- Wildfire Town Hall Meeting, Jan. 19k: Experts address danger of local wildfires
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 19: Temporary board vacancy filled; tender purchase approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 26: Battalion chief retires; unification insight; ladder truck approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 3: Ballot issue 2F funds already working to improve MPD
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 12: QuikTrip and Monument Junction proposals approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 18: Town continues annexing enclaves for zoning consistency
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 13: Master Fee Schedule debated
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 11: Radium ramifications in biosolids considered
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 10: Water supply examined; new well planned
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 20 and 24: Water lease agreements authorized
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 19: Willow Springs Ranch development poised to build
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 20: Board celebrates staff, hears updates on infrastructure
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 4, 11 and Feb. 1: Cloverleaf development moves forward
- Neighbors hear about plans for Flying Horse North
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 29: Guest speakers discuss water pipeline and code enforcement
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great cooking made easy
- February Library Events: Off-site story times, Palmer Lake ramp, math tutoring
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Sauntering through nature; winter watering requirements
- Art Matters: How art is science, science is art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- 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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