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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 13, 25, and 27: Monument glamping expansion approved; short-term rental allowed to continue at Black Forest property
- Monument Town Council, June 3 and 12: Town manager put on administrative leave; debates on lodging tax, sign and gun laws
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26: Board reminds residents of $5,000 fine for fireworks
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 6 and 20: Planning commission recommend denial of Monument glamping site expansion
- Monument Planning Commission, June 12: Monument Planning Commission cancels June 12 meeting
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 30, June 13 and 27: Board approves concealed carry in sensitive spaces
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 17: Board approves budget, discusses real estate options
- Monument Academy School Board, June 13: Board members sworn in, budget re-adopted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 26: Merger process prompts final transfers; 2023 audit unmodified
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 19: Impact fee study discussed; additional funding received
- Monument Fire District, June 26: Controlled burn successful; station rebuild design approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, June 14: 2023 budgets amended
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10: Residents question development and water availability
- Monument Sanitation District, June 19: 2023 audit accepted; repair hits snag
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20: Loop water reuse project discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 20: Wastewater processing explored; legislative changes raise concern
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 20: Board pursues easements
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Let’s go outdoors!
- May Library Events: Exciting programs & Ice Cream Socials
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 6: Book launch
- On the Trail (In memory of Tim Watkins): Prescribed burn promotes forest health
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): High-altitude hot summer days
- Art Matters: Chautauqua: "the most American thing in America"
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Planning Commission, May 8: Amusement park, more residential development recommended for approval
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 20: Board approves purchase of property for use in Career and Technical Education programs
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 9: It’s official: no fireworks in Palmer Lake
- Monument Town Council, May 6 and 20: Disappointment expressed over alleged attorney misconduct and moratorium developments
- Monument Academy School Board, May 9, 14: Board approves alternative health insurance benefits
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 15: State funds exceed expectations; new bill approves additional revenue sources
- Monument Fire District, May 8 and 22: Staff promoted; controlled burn days announced
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 20: Audit of 2023 budget shows financial health
- Monument Sanitation District, May 15: Board aims to educate community
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16: Audit report positive
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 16: Board refines relationship with CSU
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 23: Water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved; billing discrepancy solves wastewater increase
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2: Variance for Black Forest property would allow short-term rental to continue
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 9: Hay Creek Valley subdivision approved despite opposition
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), May 11: New legislation reviewed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22: Board fills vacancy, explains approach to forestry
- May Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Time for travel and adventure!
- May Library Events: Summer Reading Program now open to all ages
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Palmer Lake bridge dedication ceremony
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The aesthetics of cottagecore, bloomcore, and cluttercore
- Art Matters: Spring and summer’s Art Hop: art and play
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 15: Board selects new superintendent, recognizes staff achievements, approves classified and licensed pay scales
- Monument Fire District Town Hall, April 18: Proposed training center plans revealed
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 9: Reports on human resources, fiscal stewardship, superintendent search, and possible new charter school
- Monument Academy School Board, April 4, 11, and 25: Vinchattle named executive director
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 13 and April 17: Board considers policy solutions; discusses long-range planning; approves by-law changes
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 24: Merger process nears completion
- Monument Fire District, April 24: Station 3 land purchase approved; outgoing directors recognized
- Monument Town Council, April 1 and 15: Redistricting, property purchase, Higby Road development, and Pinball Pub
- Monument Planning Commission, April 10: Development processes discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 3, 11, 25: Elephant Rock advisory committee formed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8: Board discusses bills to regulate wetlands
- Monument Sanitation District, April 17: Repair will spare traffic on Highway 105
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18: Board discusses financial policy, water demand
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 25: Water and wastewater fees/rates discussed; water rights lease agreement approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 9, 11, and 16: Wildfire mitigation urged as Black Forest slash and mulch program opens for season
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 18: Old Denver Road property requesting rezone to commercial
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24: Board member passes away
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Military history for Memorial Day
- May Library Events: Call for teen volunteers; CD swap program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18: Trolley cars, past and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Cadets build bridge over Monument Creek
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden—and lawn—success starts with dandelions!
- Art Matters: Art multiples: slabs to electronic screens; Art Hop rides again
- 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, Feb. 26, March 5, 18 & 20: New hires in leadership positions; superintendent search and farewell
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 7 and 21: Highway 83 access plan approved
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 28: Minor subdivisions in Black Forest and Gleneagle approved
- Monument Academy School Board, March 10, 14, and 21: Board selects executive director candidates
- Monument Town Council, March 4 and 18: Council reviews redistricting, infrastructure, and parks
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 28: Restoration of Elephant Rock cabins proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11: Board hears update on the Loop
- Monument Sanitation District, March 20: Property owner petitions for inclusion
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 20: Additional acre-feet of water decreed; escrow agreement approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21: Good news on radium, PFAS
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 21: Board debates relationship to CS
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 6: Real property exclusion/inclusion approved
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28, March 6 and 27: Wescott property inclusion approved; land purchase agreements discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 20: District to provide clarity
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), March 9: Council of Governments preparing wildfire protection plan
- Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Mar. 17: Discussion of management’s role continues
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 28 and March 27: Tri-Lakes Women’s Club donates defibrillator
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Poetry month
- April Library Events: National Library Week; newly extended hours in Monument
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 21: Presentation on Monument Cemetery
- On the Trail (In memory of Tim Watkins): Mount Herman "Leap"
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden helps, bloopers, and dangers
- Art Matters: The most beautiful investment and tax deduction
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Feb. 5 and 20: Monument discusses Loop water system, non-sanctuary status, traffic studies
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 8 and 22: Board passes parental rights policy 6-1; member resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 13: Committee receives leadership hiring and superintendent search update
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 8 and 22: Ben Lomand property eligible for annexation; stance on migrants debated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 30 and Feb. 22: Palmer Lake annexation impact report received
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 1: Positive feedback from county commissioners
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 21: New tender truck issues discussed; properties included
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28: Board meeting held after OCN went to press
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan 8: Safe Routes to School trail approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15: Board considers request to extend service area
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 15: Board debates relationship with CSU
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 21: Federal dollars help fund sewer line replacement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 22: Renewable water supply increases; CSU ties into NDS
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 29, 31: Annual meeting and reorganization
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- March Library Events: Adult Reading Program continues; tax preparation aid available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15: Union Printers Home: past, present, and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Palmer Lake Reservoir hike
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): This month in the garden: soil, bird songs, and hummingbirds
- Art Matters: Fine art offers valuable returns
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 11 and 25: Ben Lomand annexation considered; TLCA closed to the public
- Monument Town Council, Jan. 2 and 16: "It’s hard to do business here," developers claim before moratorium approval
- BOCC, Jan. 9, 23, 25: Palmer Lake annexation discussed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 4 and 18: Black Forest subdivision recommended for approval
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 5 and 11: Board discusses the financial risk of parental rights policy
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 9 and 22: Mill levy certified; staff recognized for work during weather emergency
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 9: Discussion of Priority 1, D38 Foundation report
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 17: Work session scheduled for April; financial plan on hold
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 4 and 24: 2024 mill levy certified; tight timeline to complete merger
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 24: Property inclusions approved; three promoted to lieutenant
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 8: Board passes administrative resolutions
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 8 and 25: Mill levy lowered; 2024 budget approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 17: Willow Springs sewer line to be replaced
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 9 and 18: Budget adopted and mill levies certified
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 18: Consultants address financing, CSU facilities, easements
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 20: Group hears from law enforcement officials
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrating the classics in 2024
- February Library Events: Adult Reading Program begins; tax assistance available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18: Annual Potluck and Membership Meeting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Colorado trades in grass for cash
- Art Matters: Ikigai: connecting to creative genius
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec. 5 and 11: Board installs members, discusses four-day week and fall surveys, and announces departure of superintendent
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 29, Dec. 14 and 21:
Town attorney steps back; 2024 budget adopted
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 7: Access plan for Hwy 83 addresses safety
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 14: Board hears about midyear budget, enrollment/retention, fundraising plans
- Monument Town Council, Dec. 6: Town Council debates sales tax options, Loop Water Authority, Maverik gas station
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 27: Merger completion expected by November; 2024 budget approved without mill levy certification
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 6: Concern over mill levy reduction request; property inclusion petitions accepted
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 28: Exclusion process progressing; 2024 budget approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4 and 13: District participates in Northern Delivery System; rates increase for 2024; budgets approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 7: Water and sewer rates to increase in 2024
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 12: Board focuses on budgets
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2024 budget public hearing presented; rate increases discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Board approves rate increases and budget
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 20:Board sets bonuses and salary increases
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 13: Board changes fencing standards, parking limits, election process
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters of Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Books that are a great way to start the new year
- January Library Events: 2024 Adult Reading Program announced; Toddler Time resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 17: 90th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The wonderful gifts of the pine tree
- Art Matters: Why people should live with art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- 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
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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.
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
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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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- 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
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- 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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- 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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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 20: Proposed pay schedule introduced
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 28 and March 21: Board hears calls to set aside Flying Horse North decision amid impropriety concerns
- Monument Academy School Board, March 9: MA building corporation executes construction documents; board extends interim COO contract
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 2 and 16: Commissioners say 5-acre lots under attack, vote against rezone
- Monument Town Council, March 6 and 20: New clerk, new police officers, and $100,000 change order approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 9 and 23: Future of Elephant Rock property unclear
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 13: New technology for sewer maintenance
- Monument Sanitation District, March 15: >Election canceled
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 16: Board seeks long-term contract with CSU
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 16: Compliance with procurement policies approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 23: District will hold election; multiple contracts approved
- Triview Board Candidate Statements
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 15: Board of Directors election canceled
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 22: Local COVID emergency status ends; vehicle storage agreement approved
- Monument Fire District, March 22: Four board directors elected; cell phone tower contract approved
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations: NEPCO hears from fire officials
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 22: Board approves revisions to design manual
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The power of human connection
- April Library Events: Quilt show continues
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: History of the KKK in Denver presented
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Plants can fill us with food and fill our electrical energy needs, too
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Wildfire mitigation in Monument Preserve
- Art Matters:
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- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Feb. 6 and 21: Beacon Lite business withdraws annexation request after concerns from new board
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 21: Board president resigns; budget and draft calendar discussed
- Family and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 7: Committee learns about Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, legislative issues, and title programs
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 9: Board hears finance and mid-year COO updates
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 9 and 23: Board hears proposals for Elephant Rock property
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 15: Audit officer search continues; replacement firefighters hired
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 22: Community outreach/public information officer position approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 13: Board permits Monument Academy to build road to ease traffic
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb.15: Board appoints new director
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 16: Assistant manager hired; district receives $3.4 million
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16: Donala to lease water to Martin Marietta
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 16: Board adopts budget, awards testing contract
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 7 and 21: Citizen voices concern with county land development policy
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 30, Feb. 1 and 23: Annual meeting, reorganization, and signage
- February Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- March Library Events: Enjoy our annual quilt display, participate in adult reading
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: Awake the Lake Committee describes mission
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Colorado in March is full of nature’s surprises
- Art Matters: Artists know how to share the visible and the invisible
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Jan. 3 and 17: New Monument board sets aside investigation until new law firm hired
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 12 and 26: Board awards adult-use cannabis licenses, discusses stalled Elephant Rock project
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 10: Committee restructure, Kilmer presentation, strategic plan update
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 3, 12, and 27 Board hires financial consultant
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 23: Board discusses budgeting strategy for facilities, passes amended budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 9: Board sets rules for new year
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 19: Wastewater study funding disputed
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan.18: Raspberry Lane repair launches
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 19: Water re-use project holds first meeting
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 19: Rate increases approved; NDS pipeline project moving along
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 18: Deputy chief receives recognition upon retirement; property loss averted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 25: Sun Hills storage agreement approved; subdistrict dissolution process begins
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 25: Palmer Lake declines ambulance contract; district leads county mass casualty plan
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 10, 17, and 24: New chair and vice chair appointed
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 21: New board introduced; guest speakers discuss transportation, impact fees
- January Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Whispers of nature and wildlife around us
- February Library Events: Winter Adult Reading Program is underway
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Historical Society holds annual meeting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Bringing nature indoors: seedlings, plants, and soil
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Trail etiquette
- Art Matters: Valentines and the fates of flirts
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees/Town Council, December 2022: Special investigator claims Home Rule Charter void in report alleging illegal electioneering by Monument staff
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 1 and 8: Board launches fundraising campaign; CFO resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 12: Results of calendar survey discussed; mid-year compensation action approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 8 and 15: New leadership takes the helm
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, Dec. 5: Rate increases for residents; 2023 budgets and mill levies adopted
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Rate increases approved for 2023
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2023 budget approved; NDS timeline
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 21: Board approves rate increases for 2023
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec.21: Employees get 9% pay increase
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget approved, mill levy certified
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 7: Meet and confer plus agreement extended; employee handbook revised
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget hearing; staff member departure
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 20: Approval for RV storage special use at Highway 83 property
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Get cooking in the new year
- January Library Events: Explore the resources at your library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 11: 89th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Lords of the rings: our magnificent, ponderous pines
- Art Matters: Who buys art and why?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Monument tree lighting, Dec. 3
- TLWC to accept 2023 grant applications starting Jan. 15
- Monument Hill Kiwanis sponsors North Pole Craft Fair, Dec. 3
- Monument Hill Kiwanis rang the bell at King Soopers and Walmart
- Monument celebrates Small Town Christmas, Dec. 3
- Shield616 awards Monument PD protective gear, Dec. 5
- Monument Lake closed for sewer replacement project, Dec. 5
- From a reader: The Moon, the Stars, and Mars, Dec. 8
- David Arkenstone and Friends at TLCA, Dec. 9
- Friends of Fox Run Park Ornament Party, Dec. 10
- A Christmas Carol at Palmer Lake Town Hall, Dec. 10
- Wreaths Across America, Dec. 17
- Chamber Christmas Party, Dec. 20
- Monument Preserve Wildfire mitigation as of Dec. 27
- Pikes Peak Fireworks, Dec. 31
- 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, Nov. 1, 8, and 15: County approves sketch plan for 846 homes and a luxury hotel resort in Black Forest
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7 and 21: Annexation action delayed; election results portent change in direction
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 3 and 17: Commissioners deadlocked in Flying Horse North sketch plan vote
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 10 and 17: Board adopts new town code, proceeds with retail marijuana
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Water and sewer rates to rise
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov.16: Board holds the line on rates
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Holbein plant radium below detectable levels
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 17: Colorado Springs Utilities contract awaiting approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: 2023 budget approved; Sun Hills station’s future undecided
- Monument Fire District, Nov. 16: 2023 budget approved; mill levy match maintains revenue
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 16: Proposed 2023 budget presented; FAMLI program rejected
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 10 and 18: Board adds to uniform policy, moves forward on COO hiring
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 14: Board acts on bus purchases, opts out of FAMLI, ponders ways to cope with failure of the mill levy override ballot measure
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 15: Committee discusses options following election
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 12: Two county commissioners speak on budgeting, spending
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 16: Board passes budget, increases annual dues
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: More fall releases for the holidays
- December Library Events: Invitation to relax
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Historic flood remembered
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): December gardening
- Art Matters: How to buy real art, within any budget
- Snapshots of Our Community
- SPCS Chess Tournament, Oct. 1
- Districts receive awards, Oct. 26
- Empty Bowls raised over $19K
- GMS and TN Parker receive award
- John Adams at TLCA, Oct. 29
- Ham Radio Tech Day, Oct. 29
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts Fall Show
- OCN mailing day, Nov. 3
- Cruisers donate food to TLC
- Hazel Miller at TLCA, Nov. 12
- DCC Fall Band Concert, Nov. 10
- Chamber host non-profit night
- Silver Key at Tri-Lakes ribbon cutting
- Gobble Squabble, Nov. 19
- Alpaca Extravaganza, Nov. 26-27
- Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26
- Monument Window Art, Nov. 20
- Mt. Herman road closure
- Palmer Lake Star Lighting, Nov. 26
- Historic Barn Razed
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 17: Planning director hired; multifamily apartments approved following changes to the plans
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 6, 13, and 25: Board approves joint resolution with D38 on MLO
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 24: Board receives Monument Academy annual report, Unified Improvement Plan
- D38 Parent and Community (formerly District Accountability) Advisory Committee, Oct. 11: Committee votes to change name, include new subcommittees
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 13 and 27: Water Fund and municipal code prove contentious
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Board proceeds with long-range plan
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct.19: Sewer overflow contained
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Draft budget includes increases in charges
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 20: Home Rule Charter concerns; Northern Delivery System pipeline details laid out
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 12: 2023 budget options presented; commissioner seeks district opinion
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 18: Mill levy adjustment approved, residents voice multiple concerns
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Mill levy adjustment approved; 2023 proposed budget presented
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, and 25: County presents 2023 preliminary balanced budget; renews Black Forest Section 16 lease
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 20: Two special use applications recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Owners raise concerns about excess dogs, new open space
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases from your favorite authors
- November Library Events: Schedule changes for November
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 20: The history of the Alexander Film and Aircraft Company
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature, mood, and electro culture
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Forest Health Restoration Project update
- Art Matters: What is the value of art—and who decides?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Military appreciation at LP
- Focusing on the Fight, Sept. 4
- Chamber at Searle Ranch, Sept. 20
- NASTaP celebration, Sept. 24
- Monument Warriors, Oct. 1
- WMMI Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 1
- Lantern Festival, Oct. 8
- Palmer Lake 0.5K “race”, Oct. 9
- Monument Candidate Forum, Oct. 13
- Skate Park Murals, Oct. 15
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 19
- Front Range Makers Market, Oct. 19
- Pumpkin Giveaway, Oct. 22
- Powder Puff Football, Oct. 5
- JCSL Fall Festival, Oct. 27
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28
- TLC Client Appreciation, Oct. 31
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6 and 19: Developers clash with neighbors; trustees frustrated after planners quit
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 1, 8, and 13: COO resigns; board fills vacancy and considers MLO
- Lewis-Palmer D38 DAAC, Sept. 13: Committee adds two subcommittees, discusses MLO and spring test results
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 19: Board accredits schools, adopts character education programs, plans community engagement
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 8 and 22: Fire Department receives grant
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 20: Mill levy adjustment recommended; board pushes ahead with merger
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 21: 2021 audit is unmodified; staff members promoted to permanent status
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28: Board meeting held after publication
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 & 3, Sept. 12: Northern Monument Creek Interceptor design phase moves forward
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 12: Long-range plan turns away from additional wells
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 20: 2023 budget planning begins; costs increasing
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Contract awarded; district receives funding
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 21: District receives $684,000 American Recovery grant
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 22: Good news on the radium front
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 6 and 13: Cooperation encouraged as Black Forest rezone approved despite neighbors’ objections
- Community Meeting, Sept. 8: Flying Horse North project update provided at meeting
- Community Meeting, Sept. 13: Concerns raised about proposed Sunset Amphitheater
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 10: NEPCO learns about local developments and D38
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Lose yourself in historical fiction
- October Library Events: Authors to visit, Friends of the Library Week set
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15: Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): High altitude garden success in any season
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Ways to handle local wildlife encounters
- Art Matters: Sunlight for mood, performance, and health
- 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, Aug. 22: Board approves wording of property tax ballot initiative, recognizes staff
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 11 and 25: Elephant Rock developer chosen; cannabis and mill levy questions go to voters
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 1 and 11: Board approves student handbook changes
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees workshop and special meeting, Aug. 11 and 15: Elephant Rock financials and mill levy override discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 18: Board gets presentations on legislation and history, approves Falcon Commerce Center Phase 2
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Board approves two ordinances, cancels two workshops
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Board approves ordinance but splits on amendment
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 16: 2021 audit approved; district boundary realignment discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 17: New engine arrives in district
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 24: New fire station proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: Residents question water taste and availability
- Monument Sanitation District, July 20: New developments enlarge service area
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: New member appointed to board
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 18: 2021 audit receives "clean opinion"; sewer cleaning truck approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 18: Black Forest rezone recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23: Planning Commission changes and additional Tri-Lakes Cares funding approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 24:
Residents bring lawyer to subdivision appeal, hear about D38 MLO
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Noteworthy young adult reads
- August Library Events: Math tutoring suspended, regular programming resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 6: Chautauqua days remembered
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
Refurbished sign a historical legacy for Palmer Lake
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature harvest: Seeds are miracles in tiny packages
- Art Matters: Art, mindfulness, and focus
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Burney Sisters at TLCA, Aug. 20
- Miss Monument: PRHS graduate
- TLWC grant provides cameras
- National Night Out, Aug. 6
- Party for the Parks, July 16
- Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 5-6
- AARP chapter celebrates 50th
- Black Forest Festival, Aug. 13
- Furrow Road extension postponed
- Fox Run Park Concert, Aug. 18
- Black Forest Concert, Aug. 18
- DCC Senior Sunrise, Aug. 19
- Palmer Lake fishing at sunrise
- Explosion of fall flowers, Aug. 27
- WMMI Family History Day, Aug. 20
- UPS ribbon cutting, Aug. 23
- Hammond heads to Zambia
- Senior center moves
- Trinity Community Park opens
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, July 14, 22, and 25: Board votes to arm staff, implement dress policy gender rules
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 21:
Treatment plant partners notify district of their intent to bow out
- Monument Sanitation District, July 20: NMCI participation drives wastewater realignment
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 18: Audit shows sound finances
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 11 and 28: Residents rely on lake water; new trail approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 20: Moving forward with NMCI
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 19: 2021 audit is clean; funding transfer approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 20: Staff lost and gained; lease/purchase agreement approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 8 and 27: Local 4319 seeks collective bargaining agreement; districts combine
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 5: Board approves "suggestion" that members state reason for votes
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 14 and 28: Board sets direction on tax revenue issues
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Workshops, June 29, July 9, and July 14: Board studies Elephant Rock plan and mill levy override
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, July 19: Commissioners approve TLMFPD ambulance permits
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, July 9: Pros and cons of HOA management companies discussed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 20: Board hears resident concerns about open space improvements
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Wrap up summer with a light read
- August Library Events: Summer Adventure ends; All Pikes Peak Reads selections announced
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 16: Palmer Lake walking tours
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Corn, seed bombs and dogs in the garden
- Art Matters: Art and mindfulness: more friends, fewer pills
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN
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- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, June 9: Phase 2 funding, Highway 105 construction hit roadblocks; arming staff decision postponed
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 20: Board passes 2022-23 budget, learns of recent legislation, discusses potential annexation
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 9 and 23: Renewable water might be available
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Workshops, June 9 and 23: Town debates Fire Department merger and cannabis revenues
- Monument Board of Trustees workshop and meeting, June 20: Permits for business lake use approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 2, 21 and 28: Unification hits speed bump; board votes to obtain station appraisal
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 22: District rebrands
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 22: Probationary staff take the oath of office; ladder truck approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 13: Board opts out of state medical leave act
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, June 14: Three districts leaning against wastewater regionalization
- Monument Sanitation District, June 15: Monument proposes water and sanitation consolidation
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 16: District bows out of Northern Monument Creek Interceptor project
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 7 and 14: Ongoing code violation brought to commissioners’ attention
- CDOT Listening Session, June 29: Roundabout project being designed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 22: All fireworks prohibited; up to $5,000 fine
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Explore the outdoors
- July Library Events:
Summer Adventure continues; library will have booth at July 4 fair
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 16:
The Night of a Thousand Heroes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Colors and plants that repel mosquitoes
- Art Matters:
Public art: a key for modern community development
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN
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- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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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
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- 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.
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- 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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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.
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- 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
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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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- 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
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Feb. 22: Board discusses impact of COVID-19 and plans for reopening
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 17: District may refuse town’s TENORM treatment wastewater
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 9: Committee hears communication update, information about Lewis-Palmer Middle School
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 11: Board discusses High School options, updates board policies
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 8: Regional water re-use project planning underway
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18: District bolsters cybersecurity defenses
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 18: District strives to create robust water system
- Forest View Acres Water District, Feb. 24: State of district and potential inclusion discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 1: Village at Jackson Creek development
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 10: The Flynn Project, UPS Distribution Center, Sanctuary Pointe Filing No. 9 all approved for recommendation
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 16: Property purchase avoids new building costs
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 4, 11, and 25: Board appoints new trustee; water debate continues
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Feb. 16: Meeting with firefighters’ union approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 17: In-person attendance only—despite storm and COVID-19
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 24: Officer Lucas honored; Station 1 remodel to begin May 2
- Royal named Colorado Springs fire chief
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 9 and 16: County Master Plan nears completion; progress at three Tri-lakes area developments
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 24: Board hears certified election results, reviews finances
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Planning and preparing your garden
- March Library Events: Adult Reading Program continues; Take and Make Kits available
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Santa Fe Open Space to open later this year
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Gardening for bird safety: ditching the feeders
- Art Matters: Zoom fatigue: Artists have a cure
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 19: Chief Burns to retire after over 40 years
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 19: Financial investigation finds no wrongdoing; bond-related water projects move forward
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Jan.11: Town passes pandemic-related resolution
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 20: Wildfire risk; exclusion/inclusion policy; COVID-19 protocols
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 27: 100-day plan; COVID-19 vaccinations; staff awards
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan.4: UPS distribution center; water-related projects
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 13: New chair and vice chair for PC; Gleneagle Dental relocation plan approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 14 and 28: New leadership addresses old problem: water
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 11: Board considers non-potable water strategy
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 12: What regulations will be coming down the pipe?
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 20: Board resolves infrastructure issue
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 28 and Jan. 21: Renewable water resource secured
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 21: Waste output, water input draw district’s attention
- District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 12: LPES presentation, safety and security update, budget review
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 6 and 14: Board sets 2021 goals, reviews vision
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Jan. 25: Board marks School Board Recognition Month, discusses mid-year budget adjustment and conditions during pandemic
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan 12, 19, and 26: Rezoning and final plat approvals for Black Forest properties
- Northern El Paso County Home Owners Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 23: NEPCO has Zoom meeting and welcomes county engineer
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27: Board shares annual report, organizes for
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Gobsmacked (astounded) by nature
- February Library Events: Library reopens with limited services; adult reading program begins
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Ham radio from the mountaintop
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): February gardening: free flowers, free food
- Art Matters: Van Gogh and the deadly blank canvas
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 7: Board suggests town become pandemic sanctuary city; budget approved
- Polar Express display given permanent home in Colorado Springs museum
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec.14: Board discusses plans for second semester, approves contract for energy audit
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 9: UPS Distribution Center Site Plan and Sanctuary Pointe Filing No. 8 Plat approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 10: New mayor and trustees take their seats
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Dec. 15: Board struggles to alleviate impacts of Level Red restrictions on restaurants
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 10: Board hears assessment report, COVID-19 impacts
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 7: Wastewater rates increase approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 10: $5.5 million for water storage tops 2021 list of needs
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 10: 2021 finances and policy changes established
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 16: Board approves 2021 budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 2 and 5: New fire chief selected; 2021 budget approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 9: 2021 budget approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Dec. 1: 2021 budget approved as focus is on reserves
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22: Approval for residential development on Benet Hill Monastery land; WMMI litigation update
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 17: Rezoning and final plat applications for Black Forest properties recommended for approval
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Make a resolution to read some classics
- December Library Events: Library continues curbside service
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Local winter wildlife
- Art Matters: Stain paintings: a fortuitous, incidental art of delicate beauty
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- And we hear from our readers...
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 4, 12, and 19: Board dips deeper into reserves, resets virtual learning
- Triview Metro District, Nov. 19: District contemplates decrease in mills and change in address
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Nov. 16: Board reviews practices during pandemic, recognizes first responders and student achievement
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 10: Committee hears about Palmer Ridge High School, Special Education activities
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 19: Regionalization considerations include water and wastewater
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 18: Board postpones budget approval due to failure to post it
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 16: Public hearing on budget held
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 9: Willow Springs Ranch approved for infrastructure buildout
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 16: Newest well will bring in additional ground water
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 12: Public hearing on 2021 budget held
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 17: 2021 budget disagreements may see a loss of a chief position
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 18: Fire chief final candidates announced; COVID-19 report
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 18: Residents petition for exclusion; proposed 2021 budget gets public hearing
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24: Grandwood Ranch initial plans, Rollin Ridge final plat approved; Highway 105 project update
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Rollin Ridge final plat recommended for approval; residential development proposed on Benet Hill Monastery land
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 14: NEPCO welcomes county commissioners
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18: Board approves budget, plans common areas improvements
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- December Library Events: Library access further restricted due to coronavirus risk
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Our rocky mountainous year
- Art Matters: The arts and our health
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN staff
- And we hear from our readers
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 26:
Board discusses continued impact of COVID-19, approves refinancing bonds
- Monument BOT, Oct. 5: Request for high mill levy concerns board
- Monument gets drive-through COVID-19 test site
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 8 and 15:
Board considers changes to learning options, accepts board member Byrd’s resignation
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 13: Committee receives COVID-19 impact update, reviews bylaws and schedule
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14: Plans for Willow Springs Ranch Filing No. 1 Plat approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 19: Board continues work on 2021 budget
- Developer community meeting, Oct. 1: Jackson Creek North Filings 3-6 proposal presented
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 8 and 22:
Board discusses design for reservoir trailhead parking, chicken and goat ordinance
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12:
Lake trails’ closure causes community concern
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 13:
Dealing with issues one at a time
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 15:
"Phenomenal" savings achieved
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 21: No rate increases for now; learning curve continues
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 6 and 22:
Scammer masquerading as Triview personnel?
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 20:
COVID-19 guidelines continue; updates received
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 21: County commissioners criticized; proposed 2021 budget discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 28:
2021 budget changes presented; fire chief search progressing
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 6, 13, and 27:
Initial 2021 budget hearings held
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 15:
Initial plans for Grandwood Ranch recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 28:
Board approves replacement of Barn windows
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
New releases for the gift-giving days ahead
- October Library Events: Indoor book drop added, curbside remains available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Nature in November
- Art Matters: Art supports human resilience
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 10 and 24:
Temporary moratorium on new water taps now in effect
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8:
Board prepares for bond sales
- MA School Board, Sept.10: Board discusses school opening, distance learning challenges
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept. 21:
Monument Academy gives Annual Report; distance learning update
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 21: Town sells $22 million in debt to finance water projects
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 9 and 23:
Busy public comment; new leadership
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 9:
Budget, sampling, and sharing knowledge
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 14:
Projects advance; district awards construction contract
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, Sept. 14:
Bond refinanced for one section of Forest Lakes
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Sept. 15:
Water restrictions tighten; trail license approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15:
Triview wins Colorado State accolade for JCP project
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 12 and 16:
Interim manager terminated; working to fill the gaps
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 17:
New land, new plan, additional counsel
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 3 and 9:
Disability claim denied; future revenue in hands of voters
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Sept. 15, 22:
Board favors de-Gallagherization
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 23:
Fire chief search timeline; Amendment B and the 2021 budget
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 8, 15, and 22:
Decisions made relating to two ongoing developments
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17:
Special use approved for additional living quarters
- Colorado Department of Transportation, Sept. 17:
I-25 South Gap project: safety, cost-effectiveness, reliability
- NEPCO, Sept. 12: NEPCO continues virtual meetings
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 23:
Board begins five-year trail and open space improvement plan
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Step back in time with history books
- October Library Events: Additional services return; curbside pickup remains available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Using bright, warm, protective tunnels for plants
- Art Matters: Augmented reality art: our most contemporary art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, Aug.13: Board approves opening plan for both campuses
- Triview Metro. District, Aug. 18: Working to keep developments and financial strength aligned
- Monument BOT, Aug. 17, 24: Voters will see sales tax increase on Nov. ballot
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Aug. 4, 11, and 24:
Board changes leadership, passes COVID-19 resolution
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 10:
Capital improvement projects proceed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Aug. 11:
Mandatory water restrictions; southern trail could be extended
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 19: Interim manager appointed; Wagons West, Willow Springs on the horizon
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20:
Refinancing step benefits from low interest rates
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Board approves emergency water fixes, two land development requests
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12: Commission approves plans for Woodmen Valley Chapel, Conexus Business Park Phases 2 and 3; trail options discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 13 and 27:
Local restaurant favorite to reopen; trailhead to remain closed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 18:
De-Gallagherization initiative moves forward
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, August 19:
Fleet replacement planning re-evaluated
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 26:
Fire chief search underway
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 28, Aug 11, 18, and 25:
WMMI appeals litigation decision
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26:
Board fills vacancy, approves roof work on Barn
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
New fall releases
- September Library Events: In-person, curbside, and virtual services available
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Let’s make a local seed library!
- Art Matters: Making art: Flow for the pursuit of happiness
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- NEPCO Inc., July 11: NEPCO reports on local land development projects
- D-38 Board of Education, July 20: Board reviews back-to-school plan
- TLMFPD, July 22: Fire Chief Truty retiring
- Monument Academy School Board, July 15 and 16:
Board passes torch, discusses opening
- BFFRPD July 15: Dual taxation addressed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 21:
Board approves steps toward election for de-Gallagherization
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 13:
Reduction in mill levy sought; water restrictions, trail closures addressed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13:
New pump station at Lake Woodmoor favored
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16:
Water and wastewater solutions working smoothly
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 23: District pursues Nov. 3 ballot initiative
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 6: Willow Springs and Monument Ridge projects approved
- Monument Planning Commission, July 8 and 22:
Commission recommends for approval project proposals including Falcon Commerce Center
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 20: Possible tax increase ballot question; water issues occurring
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 9 and 23:
Increased use of lake brings headaches for town
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, June 30 and July 14:
New cell tower approved; I-25 Gap project updated
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 22:
Board levies fire fines, approves improvements to the Barn
- Pleasant View Estates almost never existed
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Reading the West award winners
- August Library Events: Limited indoor services continue
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Celebrating Colorado in August: statehood, summiting Pikes Peak, and suffrage
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Foraging, food, ethnoecology: Adapting and alpacas help
- Art Matters: Art meets NASA: Renaissance, Dutch baroque, and space art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winner
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, June 22:
Board approves budget, discusses back-to-school plans and distance learning
- Monument Academy School Board, June 9: Board hears plans for next year, including increased marketing
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 15: Local young marine receives national recognition
- Monument Planning Commission, June 10 and 24:
Planning Commission approves development projects in virtual meetings
- Burglaries, shots fired in Monument
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 11 and 25:
New fire chief sworn in; stormwater ordinance updated
- Perspective on Our Community: Reservoir Access Road Closure
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 16:
No money approved for requests, including increased retirement benefits
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District June 3, 11, and 17:
Langmaid hired as fire chief; new 4x4 ambulances arrive
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 24:
Annexation complications; office space purchase
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11 and June 10:
Board addresses COVID-19 concerns, plans Central Water Treatment Plant upgrade
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 16 and 17:
District responds to social media commentary
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 18:
Water and wastewater solutions working smoothly
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 2 and 16:
Two special uses in the Tri-Lakes area recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 9 and 23:
CARES Act funds to be disbursed to Monument, Palmer Lake
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 24:
Board discusses ash disposal, expanding trails, and awards
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Get out there!
- Perspective on Our Community: The stone soup of yard work
- July Library Events: Library reopens with limited indoor services
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: 100 years: celebrating the story of women’s suffrage
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ethnoecology: traditional knowledge and composting
- Art Matters: Art: Genius artifact or destructive fabrication?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- OCN photo contest winners
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, May 19:
Board hears report from Monument Academy, discusses budget decisions
- MA School Board, May 6: Board approves 10% budget cut, cancels raises
- Safer at Home
- Local Events
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, May 29:
Committee discusses budget, end-of-year reflections, multiple pathways
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, May 11 and 18:
New board directors appointed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, May 12:
Smooth operations continue
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 14: Wells disappoint as summer approaches
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 20: Big water rights and water storage plans advance
- Forest View Acres Water District, May 27: Board discusses financial reports and turbidity
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting May 19: New board members take oath of office
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 20: No change in directors; 2019 audit is "clean"
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 27:
Board members sworn in; land purchase on horizon
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 4: Trustee Clark censured; new trustees seated
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 18: Trustee censure remains in effect; treasurer appointed
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, May 27: Town prepares to open with expanded restaurant seating and retail space
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 14 and 28: Fireworks canceled, clerk and fire chief sworn in, parking fines increased
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 19:
North Bay at Lake Woodmoor development recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Apr 28, 30, May 5, 12, 14, 19, 26, and 28:
North Bay at Woodmoor Lake development approved
- Homeowners save nearly 100 acres of open space
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Books to keep you and your family sane and productive
- June Library Events: Curbside service now available, Summer Reading game cards ready for pickup
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: 1918-19 pandemic impact on Colorado schools
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Foraging, forests, and food hiking in Tri-Lakes
- Art Matters: ARTcation: throw for flow
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Honoring medical workers
- Essential hidden heroes, Apr. 20
- Men honored for their efforts, May 1
- Monument Lake regrading, May 6
- OCN mailing day, Apr. 30
- Antelope Trails Parade of Thanks
- Bee’s Book Club makes masks
- Coal car derailment, May 13
- Fundraiser walk for Bakhita, May 16
- Piping encouragement, May 8
- Visible address numbers
- Community Meeting House, May 17
- Drive-through awards ceremony
- TLC donations collected, May 25
- Enjoying Palmer Lake, May 29
- Hydrant rainbow, May 22
- Not all heroes wear capes
- OCN photo contest ends June 26
- Having a July 4th celebration?
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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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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Late Update: Lewis-Palmer School District 30 Community Collaboration Events:
Please join us in weighing options around the question "What's Next in D38?"
- January 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Elementary School
- January 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
- January 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer High School
- January 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Palmer Lake Elementary School
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Contents
- 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.
Contents
- 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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- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23:
Board honors Officer Schill, encourages caution for estate sales and funerals
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 21: Kratom moratorium extended ahead of eventual ban; I-25 Gap project revisions
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 15, and 17:
Abert Ranch preliminary plan approved; initial budget hearings held
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 7: Town attorney advocates for developer to get rehearing
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9: Site Plan Application and Final Plat for Jackson Creek North, Filing No. 2 approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 24:
Well and drainage issues concern council
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14:
Water line replacement planned
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project: Good news continues
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17:
Green dye, other culprits plague wastewater system
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 8:
Summary of superintendent activities, legislative review, teacher evaluation process
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 10: Board selects new chief operating officer
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 28
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 15:
Seven promoted, including one new lieutenant
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 23:
Part-timers become full-time; Flying Horse North lacks hydrants
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 23:
2020 budget ideas hashed out; Red Rock Ranch HOA national Firewise award recognized; board vacancy filled
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Fall into great new books
- November Library Events: Try a new craft at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17:
Homesteaders on what are now Air Force Academy grounds
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Outsmarting weather and deer
- Art Matters: Awesome: algebra, imagination, and art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Monument Beautification
- D38 Board Candidates Forum, Oct. 3
- Black Forest Together, Oct. 5
- Empty Bowls, Oct. 2
- Songwriters at TLCA, Oct. 4
- Take a Kid Mountain Biking
- Creek Week, Oct. 5
- North EPC Nature Center, Oct. 7
- D38 Hall of Fame, Oct. 12
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 16
- Palmer Lake 0.5K
- TLWC awards Silver Alliance
- High Country Kids 4-H, Oct. 13
- Business Expo, Oct. 17
- Petra at TLCA, Oct. 25
- Pumpkin give-away, Oct. 19
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 12 and 24:
Citizens’ committee presents concerns
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 12: Secondary school update: no YMCA, no new middle school seats
- An important message for our readers
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 10, 12 and 16:
Board passes resolution regarding local control, designates strategic goals
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 16: Home Place Ranch a nonstarter
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 4 and 17:
New board member selected
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Sept. 25:
Three apply for replacement position; fiscal policy updated
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 25:
New board president and treasurer selected; preliminary 2020 budget presented
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 9:
Radium concerns being addressed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 10:
Budget planning begins; testing talk continues
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 10:
Jackson Creek Parkway construction near midway point
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25:
Board discusses tall grass mowing, new employee policy
- October Weather Wrap
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17:
Abert Ranch preliminary plan recommended for approval
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Book clubs are reading …
- September Library Events: Explore All Pikes Peak Reads
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 19:
Student details lives of Doc Holliday, Kid Curry
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Mullein, a backyard fountain of youth
- Art Matters: Visual culture: ranching and the ecology of art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake reviews survey, considers actions
- New traffic light on 83, Sep. 5
- Family Day at WMMI, Sep. 7
- Family Freedom Festival, Sep. 14
- Phil Keaggy at TCLA, Sep. 6
- D38 bond open house, Sep. 10
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival, Sep. 14
- Short-term rental assessments
- Sertoma Patriot Golf, Sep. 17
- Somers at Outpourings, Sep. 17
- New Christy Minstrels at TLCA
- RMMA Concert, Sep. 14
- Flying Horse VIN Festival, Sep. 15
- Hope Restored in Black Forest
- Bines and Brews, Sep. 21
- TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 28
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 26:
Board approves wording of bond issue, discusses local control in light of sex-ed law
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 8: Board hears leadership, funding, and design concerns
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 8 and 22: Council defers ballot initiative to fund Fire Department
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 19: "Clean" 2018 audit accepted with board questions
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 12:
Budget gets mid-year update
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 13:
Directors agree on baseline testing of radium in wastewater
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15:
Key permit granted; district seeks long-term CSU agreement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 20: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project ahead of schedule
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 21: So-called "flushable" wipes clogging lift stations
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Aug. 20:
Interim chief extended again; 2018 audit is "clean"
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 28:
Labor agreement reached; Station 1 remodel approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27:
Highway 83 safety concerns raised; second dwelling variance approved for Black Forest property
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 23:
>Board hears from D38 superintendent, updates project standards
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Enjoy fall activities in Colorado
- September Library Events: Welcome fall with a library program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 3: Railroad Days celebrates completion of ‘Transcon’
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Gardens for people and pets; fall plantings
- Art Matters: Fine art and "dolce far niente"
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 17: Board agrees to work on ballot tax issue to keep Fire Department
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 11 and 25:
Council hears update from Awake the Lake, audit report
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 16 and 23: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project started
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 1:
100% renewable water supply in use
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 8: Board hears favorable audit report
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, July 9:
Treatment facility running just as it should
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18: Required permit with Pueblo County almost complete
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 1: Three commercial development sites approved; emergency well repairs OK’d
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 15: Board surprised by large special event request
- Monument Planning Commission, July 10 and July 25:
Sanctuary Pointe; Conexus Business Park; Peak Equipment Solutions; Home Place Ranch
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, July 17:
Training captain sworn in; staffing search continues; board chairman resigns
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 23:
Search for new board member begins; firefighters promoted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 24:
Board approves "De-Gallagher" ballot initiative; 2018 audit accepted
- Monument Academy School Board, July 18: Board hears stakeholder feedback on new school
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 2 and 16:
Development at Highway 83 and Hodgen Road recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 2, 9, and 23:
Approvals for Winsome and Rollin Ridge Estates developments
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24:
Better public safety communication; uptick in mountain pine beetle activity
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Try to solve the newest mysteries
- August Library Events: Regular schedule resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 18: Now-endangered oxen pulled wagons westward
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indigenous science: our backyard Russian sage
- Art Matters: Art rentals—the Netflix of art?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Barn Dance, July 3
- Bethesda Gardens BBQ, July 3
- Pancake Breakfast, July 4
- Palmer Lake Fun Run, July 4
- Independence Day Parade
- BFFRPD Open House, July 13
- Chief Shirk’s retirement party
- Suzy Bogguss at TLCA, July 17
- Butterfly Tour, July 13
- Fox Run Park cleanup, July 13
- MVEA thanks members, July 18
- Meeting with Somers, July 19
- Forest Lakes Concert, July 26
- TLWC funds RMMA master class
- Limbach Park Quilt Show, July 20
- Run 4 Hope, July 20
- Spiderman, July 26
- Amy Helm at TLCA, July 27
- Weeds beware!
- Rosie’s car show, July 28
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, June 13: Public pushes back on new school; board provides project update
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 10:
Board hears comments on new Monument Academy location, passes budget
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, June 19:
Interim chief extended; neglected priorities and staff increases addressed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 11:
Easement agreement signed; director resigns
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 26: Joint Fleet Maintenance Facility proposed; board president Shirk announces his retirement
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 13 and June 27:
Community speaks out on future of the Fire Department
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 3: Water rate changes proposed
- Monument Planning Commission, June 12: Three major items advance to the Board of Trustees
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 17: Town water rate increases approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10:
Audit report delayed
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 18: Discussions reveal efforts to expand water resources portfolio
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 19:
Water main leak repair was difficult, dangerous
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20:
Creative solutions for arsenic discharge limits
- Forest View Acres Water District, June 26:
Forest View Acres has big projects in the works
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 18:
Final 12 lots at former golf course development recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 28, June 6, 11, 18, and 25:
Special use requests approved but might trigger changes to county regulations
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26:
Board directors provide reports
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Summer reading
- July Library Events: Summer Adventure continues, with party July 31
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 20: A short history of U.S. ties to North Africa
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indigenous science hacks for modern gardening
- Art Matters: Nature, art, and the "curated experience"
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Cirque du Monument
- Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at Palmer Lake
- Blacksmithing at WMMI, June 5
- Coffee with town manager, June 13
- Pikes Peak Celtic Festival, June 15
- Wildland fire mitigation, June 5
- Barefoot Mile, June 8
- Bryson’s Chase tournament, June 14
- Monument celebrates 140th, June 15
- Timberedge mitigates, June 15
- Firehouse tradition continues
- Art Hop, June 20
- Hummingbird festival, June 22
- PLHS hosts Father’s Day, June 16
- Getting Ahead class, June 19
- Soul Sacrifice at TLCA, June 21
- Concert in the Park, June 26
- Kim Richey at TLCA, June 28
- Boyce at Black Rose, June 28
- Sertoma plants flags, July 3
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction: The Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District article incorrectly reports that Captain Larry Bell “... left this month.” Captain Bell is still with the District. We apologize for the error.
- Monument Academy School Board, May 9: Board speaks on rumors, modifies open records policy
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 7:
Location approved for MA school
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 7, 14, and 21:
Roundabout construction contract approved for intersection
- Monument Academy School Board Special Meeting, May 28:
Executive Director’s contract not renewed
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 6 and 20:
Board approves contracts for Lewis-Palmer High School principal and head of Financial Services
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, May 15:
Board chairman becomes interim chief and is cleaning house
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 21:
Southern district won’t be annexed by Colorado Springs
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 22:
Standards of coverage discussed and solutions explored
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 13:
Board adds retirement option
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District, May 8: Phase I sanitary sewer upgrades approved; up to 77 taps could be issued
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16:
Rules and regs revisited, exceedance corrected
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 21: Town and district seek commercial expansion together
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 6: Willow Springs/Monument Creek Ranch annexation approved
- Monument Planning Commission, May 8: Planning Commission procedures and planning acronyms available on town website
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 20: Water rates discussion begins again
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 9 and 23: Town finances cause concern; future of Fire Department debated
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22: Board acts on outstanding dues, wildfire concerns
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Enjoying the great outdoors
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 16: History of the singing cwboy
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indian science, ponderosas, beauty and the bees
- Art Matters: Get out and about: local art events
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Black Forest Arts & Craft Guild
- Sayer Frederics
- Moose in Monument, May 3
- Seedling giveway, May 4
- Rufus Cappadocia at TLCA, May 11
- Mother's Day at Fox Run Park
- RRR urges preparedness, May 4
- Taste of TLC, May 8
- DWFPD Safety Fair, May 11
- Action photography, May 13
- County Master Plan, May 14
- Hear It Here, May 17
- Wildfire Preparedness, May 25
- Dawson aquifer wells, May 13
- Art Hop May 16
- Meadow Grass Festival, May 25
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, April 1: Town manager made permanent; Monument becomes 2nd Amendment sanctuary
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 2 and 16: Second phase of Forest Lakes development recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 4, 9, 11, and 23: Forest Lakes Phase II rezoning and preliminary plan approved
- Citizens urged to complete county Master Plan survey
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 15: Goodwill merger approved with no financial liability to the town
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 11 and April 25: Further study of drainage issues recommended
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 16:
Equal taxation idea stalls; merger talks suspended
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 24:
Meritorious service medals awarded; strategic plan pondered
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, April 5 and 24: Black Forest fire chief retires; board member steps down
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 1 and 8:
Board hears growth projections, selects new superintendent
- Monument Academy School Board, April 12: Board approves 2019-20 budget
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 16:
Committee hears updates on communications, technology, and security
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8:
Board to study North Monument Creek Interceptor project
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 16: District takes steps toward collaboration
- Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting, April 17:
Costly repairs needed for deep well; board hears of North Monument Creek Interceptor project
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18:
Regional pipeline plans encounter complications
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24:
Board discusses liens for unpaid dues, possible forestry grant
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Gardening and wildflower season is here!
- May Library Events: A Tea for All Ages and Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble among May’s programs
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18:
Emma Langdon was resilient advocate of miners’ rights
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: American goldfinch
(Spinus trista)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indigenous science, ponderosa, and local gardening
- Art Matters: Art: Secret knowledge as poetry, flower power
- Snapshots of our community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Red Cross shelter saved lives
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD board meetings, Feb. 27, Mar. 27: Storm report and Master Plan recommendations
- Donald Wescott FPD board meeting, March 19: Bomb cyclone adds work and personnel to shifts
- Ronald Henrikson, 1940-2019: Thanks for being you, Ronald
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, March 20: Knockout blizzard, Station 2, and potential impact fees
- Academy Water and Sanitation District Board meeting, March 20: Bomb-cyclone power outage threatened district operations
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11: Board approves homeowners’ association’s easement request
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, March 12: Interceptor approved; water treatment plant up and running
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 19: Pipes and asphalt remain priorities
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21: Commissioner visit a first; water resources prioritized
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 4 and 18: Board discusses bond issue, recognizes staff and students
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, March 12: Committee discusses budget, growth, proposed bond issue
- Monument Academy School Board, March 21:
Board hears Unified Improvement Plan, approves bond underwriter
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 4: Treasurer put on leave; residency answers demanded; CSU explains regionalization idea
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 18: Permanent town manager approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 28 and March 28: Council considers water rate hike
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 28, March 12, 19, 21, and 26: Willow Springs annexation impact report accepted; Master Plan Advisory Committee appointed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 5 and 19: High Plains, Settlers View plans advance
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., March 9: Neighbors cooperate, collaborate for best outcomes
- Woodmoor Improvement Association board, Feb. 27 and March 27:
Board honors Vincent Elorie award winner; finishes ADA bathroom
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Mary Oliver and National Poetry Month
- April Library Events:
Easter crafts for kids featured in April
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 21:
Rock Island Railroad a force in the Pikes Peak area
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Bomb cyclone devastates America’s food
- Art Matters: "Amateur" artists a misnomer
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education regular meeting, Feb. 11: Board passes bond issue resolution, hears update on superintendent search
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 19: Major projects coordinating well; long-term finances forecasted
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting and work session, Feb. 4:
Board discusses use of Grace Best, potential bond issue
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 12:
Committee learns about Special Education Advisory Committee, Safe Routes to School, social emotional learning
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 14: Board discusses School Resource Officer availability, state legislation
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 11:
Board finalizes changes to benefits platform
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 12:
Operations going well for Tri-Lakes facility
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 21:
Efforts to complete treatment project expedited
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 4: Town attorney working extra hours; historic arch coming down
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 13: New commissioners sworn in; St. Peter parking lot zone change and replat approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 19: Board learns election residency depends on intent
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 14: 24-hour fun run on its way back to the lake
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Feb. 20:
Commission hears proposals for permits
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 19:
Merger talks decline; firefighter promotions approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 26: Highway 105 project and Walden Preserve development move forward
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 5 and 19:
Progress on the county water and master plans; special use for Black Forest stables advances
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 28 and Reorganization, Jan. 30:
Board reviews 2018, sets goals for 2019
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Children’s and teens’ spring break suggestions
- March Library Events:
Display of quilts and continuation of Winter Adult Reading
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 21:
"Poker Alice" was dealt good cards and bad
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
Sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indian Science: Using native wisdom can help save the world
- Art Matters: Imagination, freedom, and billion-dollar ducks
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 15:
2019 salary decision fallout
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 23:
Emergency response times rise along I-25 gap; "full staffing" achieved
- Our Community News needs your help!
- Caption correction
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 7, Jan. 22:
Traffic connection required for Sanctuary Pointe
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 10 and 24: Fire safety program presented
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 14: Board moves forward with four-day work week
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 15: Water and wastewater ideas advanced
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 17: Future brightens for long-term renewable water contracts
- Wagons West Metropolitan District, Jan. 24: New metro district holds first meeting
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session, Jan. 7: Board discusses superintendent search, potential bond issue, statement about rehab facility
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 10: Board hears plans for assessment season, Saxon math replacement
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Regular Meeting, Jan. 15:
Board recognizes district achievements, hears Monument Academy Annual Operations Report
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 15:
Committee hears about portable classrooms, alternative education opportunities
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 8, 10, 15, 17, and 22:
New commissioners sworn in; I-25 gap funding progresses
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 19:
County’s Water Master Plan presented
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Biographies, autobiographies, memoirs
- February Library Events: Enjoy Valentine crafts and discussions at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 17: At annual meeting, group looks back
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Earth: It’s rescued by lazy gardening
- Art Matters: The extraordinary benefits of living with art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- CERT teaches people how to be prepared and helpful in emergencies
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session, Dec. 3:
Board discusses short-term solutions to growth; Superintendent to retire
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 29, Dec. 4, 11, 18, and 20: Neighbors’ appeal against rehabilitation facility denied
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 4 and 18:
Water master plan approved
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 27:
Committee discusses election results, urges new vote in 2019
- D-38 Deliberates: Centralized vs. site-based locations for preschool, Dec. 5:
Community members and staff discuss preschool growth
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Dec.18:
Board acts on near-term growth solutions, hears security update, discusses future bond issue
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 4:
2019 budget changed then approved, including some raises
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 5:
Front Range fire risk a stark reality; another new engine, pay raises in budget
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 3: Town attorney and seventh trustee sworn in; interim town manager named
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 12: Delaney to step down; Sanctuary Pointe Filing 5 Final Plat approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 17:
Interim town manager starts work
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 13: Bridge project receives extension
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 3:
2019 budgets approved; O&M costs climbing as expected
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 6:
2019 budget approved; water rates up 4 percent, wastewater up $2 per month
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec.10:
Board wraps up work on 2019 rates and budget
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 11:
Biosolids unexpectedly high for Palmer Lake Sanitation
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11: District commits to roads and North Monument Creek Interceptor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 28 and Dec. 19:
Board hears updates on Walters Open Space, rehab facility, and The Beach
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Kicking off the new year right
- January Library Events: Start the new year with a new activity
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Forest bathing, space travel, and indoor air
- Art Matters: Why tech leaders have their kids in artful pursuits
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 21: District endorses CSU wastewater connection option
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 13: Board considers actions after voters reject ballot measures
- Nov. 6 Election Local Results
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov 8: Board sees robot demo, revises 2018-19 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 12: Board mulls strategy for water and sewer rates
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 13: Priority to connect with CSU wastewater pipeline grows
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District, Nov. 14:
Sewer taps suspended; sewer collection system capacity evaluated
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 5: Three trustees avoid special board meeting
- Monument Planning Commission, November 14:
New Planning Commission members sworn in; three development plans approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov 19: Still no attorney for the town
- Palmer Lake Town Council, November 8: Council focuses on budgets for 2018 and 2019
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 14:
Smaller 2019 pay boosts proposed; subdistrict dissolution considered
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov.14:
2019 budget hearing; negotiations with union approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 30, Nov.6, 13, and 15:
Approval for Mountain Springs Recovery site development plan; updated water and county master plans progress
- Homebuilder revises plan for Forest Lakes development
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Nov. 17:
Transportation concerns rise as area grows
- November Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
The Holiday Magic of Books
- December Library Events: Enjoy some seasonal crafts and conversation at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, November 15:
History series features Colorado’s only WWI flying ace
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Black-capped Chickadee
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Plants help improve health, indoors and outdoors
- Art Matters: Holidays, art, and saving lives
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 1: Argument erupts over interim town manager negotiations; Willow Springs/Monument Creek Ranch annexation hold
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 25:
No new sewer or water taps
- A Fond Farewell
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 15: Annexation of Willow Springs/Monument Creek Ranch nixed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 16:
2019 budget may include 52% pay boost
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 24:
Union frustrated over postponement of collective bargaining agreement discussion
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 8:
Rehab center requests supplemental water service
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9:
Planning for 2019; more time allowed for big decisions
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 9: Bond resolution, water shares purchase approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Board evaluates budget draft; rate increase approved
- District 38 Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 9:
Committee hears superintendent’s annual report, discusses election
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 10: Board hears about increased counseling, agreement with D38 on bond use
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 15:
Board hears about preschool services, recognizes students and Hall of Fame honorees
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 2, 9, and 11:
License granted for western interceptor project
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Sept. 8:
Crime prevention coordinator urges awareness
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 25:
Board approves Barn addition for Woodmoor Public Safety
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Fall into great books
- November Library Events: Experience Cool Science and teen book craft
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, October 18:
Film honors local WWII hero
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Leafy mulch, early potting, and indoor blooms
- Art Matters: An artist’s small business turns into big business
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Community stands together
- RMMA concert, Sep. 1
- Mountain Biking Day, Oct. 6
- Senior Center art show, Oct. 7
- TLCA honors Ward, Sep. 22
- PLAG Fair, Oct. 5
- Palmer Lake .5K, Oct. 7
- WMMI Harvest Festival, Oct. 6
- Candidate forum, Oct. 8
- WØTLM Tech Day, Oct. 13
- Wescott Safety Fair, Oct. 13
- Empty Bowl, Oct. 10
- BBQ for first responders, Oct, 13
- Spirit Tree Tour, Oct 13
- MSR Center Meeting, Oct. 16
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 26
- Creepy Crawl, Oct. 27
- Gleneagle Renovation Project
- Benet Hill Concert, Oct. 28
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 13: Board supports D38 bond and MLO ballot measures
- Monument candidate statements
- District Accountability Advisory Committee’s Committee for Political Action Forum, Sep. 13: D38 officials provide ballot information
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, Sept. 10: Board approves intent to spend proceeds of proposed bond and MLO measures
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 17 and 27: Board hears from construction firm for new elementary, discusses Amendment 73
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 4: Interim town manager finalist selected
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 12: Sanctuary Pointe filing, Monument Creek Ranch annexation advance
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 17: Loan for well upgrade project fails; still no interim manager
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 13 and 27: Water issues occupy council
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 18: Accepted 2018 budget draws concerns
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 26: Board receives advice on collective bargaining; 2019 budget presented
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 6: Privacy policy approved; residents learn about district structure
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10 : Board updates retirement plan, awards contract
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11: Western interceptor contract awarded; revocable license supersedes easement
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 20: WMMI and reserve fund use approved; regulatory compliance discussed
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 and 11: 80 Flying Horse North homes approved despite opposition
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Sept. 26: Board hears about D38 bond and MLO, update from Walters "Open Space" group
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New nonfiction books
- October Library Events: October events feature Halloween and art themes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 20: Harvey Girls brought hospitality to West
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa pine needles: free champions, lazy gardening victory
- Art Matters: National Arts Month has a big local buzz, too
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Digging into safer, more efficient travel
- Monu-Palooza, Sep. 2
- Bill Nance Blood Drive, Sep. 4
- Barefoot Mile, Sep. 8
- Fill the Boot, Sep. 3
- Monochrome photo show, Sep. 7
- WMMI Family Day, Sep. 8
- Sep. 11 attacks remembered
- Walters Open Space meeting
- Front Range Open Studios
- VFW Family Freedom Festival
- Rightsizing, Sep. 15
- Bines and Brews Hopfest, Sep. 15
- Art Hop, Sep. 20
- TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 20
- Iron Pour, Sep. 29
- WMMI Ranch House Renovation
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Tolled express lane certain
- Fierce opposition to proposed rehab facility at former Ramada Inn site
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education Special Meeting, Aug. 23:
"Win-win" school district bond ballot language approved
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Special Meeting, Aug. 6:
Monument Academy wants funds added to bond issue
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 9:
Board discusses preparations for the new year, grant application for new facility
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 20:
Discussion of bond issue continues
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 6: Town still lacks code enforcement officer
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 8: Drive-through restaurant, addition to body shop approved
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Aug. 13: Board conducts interviews for interim town manager
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 20: Board questions water projects
- Monument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Aug. 27:
Board whittles interim town manager finalists to three
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 9 and 23: Recreational marijuana headed for the ballot again
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13:
Mid-year review of budget detailed; water service request approved
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 14:
Source of higher biosolids levels still not identified
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 14: District continues to prepare for water, wastewater needs
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 21:
"De-Gallagherization" resolution fails
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 22:
Merger talks with Wescott continue; collective bargaining agreement pursued
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 7, 21:
Gleneagle golf course redevelopment moves forward
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug 22:
Owners speak on Walters property, Brookmoor Estates gate, and Hidden Pond
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrating women authors
- September Library Events: Fall brings All Pikes Peak Reads, return of some favorites
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19: Past becomes present at Chautauqua
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Nuthatches help maintain a healthy forest
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Garden’s success shows value of "lazy" methods
- Art Matters: Beauty in black and white from elegant stone-age art
- Snapshots of our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Triview Metropolitan District, July 10: Water and wastewater rate increases approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 17:
Directors explore "de-Gallagherizing," combining districts
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 25:
Board forms committee to keep in touch with Wescott
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use meeting, July 10:
Love and Skrdlant earn certifications
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 9:
Strategy for ponds considered; Woodmoor Ranch trip planned
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 19:
New rates proposed for large commercial customers
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 12 and 26:
Well fails; council declares water emergency
- Monument Planning Commission, July 11: Wagons West development, Conexus business park plan recommended for approval
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 16: Police chief lists needs for growing town: "We are not Mayberry"
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, July30:
Board asks for extension in approving 2017 audit
- Monument Academy School Board, July 18: New board elects officers, makes committee assignments
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 3, 10, 24,and 31:
Final Forest Lakes plat approved; potential ballot question discussed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 17:
Flying Horse North and Forest Lakes development plans advance
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 25:
Board discusses Hidden Pond, Brookmoor Estates, plan for rehab center at Ramada Inn
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
25th birthday party washed away!
- August Library Events: Summer reading program closes with a party
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19: Presentation honors Woody Guthrie
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Forests and gardening: wonderful for your brain, love life, and fitness
- Art Matters: Authenticity
- Snapshots of our community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, June 4: Town manager fired in unanimous vote
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 14: Mayor announces effort to consolidate fire departments
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 13, 18, and 21: Board gets advice on town manager selection process
- Town of Monument press release, June 22: Lowe "resolution" approved
- Monument Planning Commission, June 13: Sanctuary Pointe plat changes approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 19: Audit report "clean"; budget session planned
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 27: Palmer Lake asks district to explore serving town; Wescott and TLMFPD will investigate options
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 18: Board installs new member, finalizes funding requests for November ballot
- Monument Academy School Board, June 21: Parents speak on controversial new hire
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, June 4:
Differences between Forest Lakes and Pinon Pines Metro Districts discussed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 12:
Education for customers; wins at rulemaking hearing
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 12:
District seeks collaboration on water, wastewater
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 18:
Board vacancy filled; retirement plan and 2017 audit addressed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 28:
Three capital construction contracts awarded
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 2:
Forest Lakes residents asked to reduce irrigation
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners May 29, June 7, 12,and 28:
New Academy Village lot approved; I-25 toll opposed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 27:
Board agrees to reconsider Hidden Pond, survey community
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrate25 years!
- July Library Events: Summer Adventure party set for July 20
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Ice cream social, history program mark June activities
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Great egret
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ponderosa pine needle compost; mid-summer garden tips
- Art Matters: Confessions of topophilia
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Founders of Tri-Lakes Cares honored
- Civilian Police Academy, May 29
- Cirque du Monument, June 2
- PLAG at TLCA
- Concerts in the Park
- Fishing Derby, June 2
- Fireworks fundraiser, June 2
- Watkins bike racks dedicated
- 5-year remembrance, June 10
- Value-up Tournament, June 15
- Over $17,000 raised for Shield 616
- Tillis at TLCA, June 15
- Tri-Lakes Views celebrates
- Al-Saadi at TLCA, June 22
- TLMA Concert, July 1
- Flags in Gleneagle for July 4
- Barn dance, July 3
- Parade, July 4
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, May 7: Newly-seated board’s grudge match mystifies public
- An important message to our readers:
Our primary mission: Accurately report what was discussed and decided at public governmental meetings
- Monument Board of Trustees cancelled special meetings, May 14 and May 16:
Special meetings yield criticism but no results
- Summary of Town of Monument Public Notice, May 17: "Rumor control"
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 21: Trustee governance crisis continues; public demands answers about four staff positions
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 10 and May 24:
Council considers updated fire ordinance and trailhead parking
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3 combined Board meeting, May 7:
Wastewater rates increase and watering restrictions OK’d; two residents elected to PPMD 1
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 15: Board transitions and continues work
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 17:
Two directors sworn in; officers elected
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 17:
New board officers sworn in and updated on summer drought
- FVAWD Meeting, May 23
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 23:
Board members sworn in, goals outlined
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 29:
Three new firefighters, four board members sworn in
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 17:
Facilities and growth discussion continues; individuals and district recognized
- Monument Academy School Board, May 10: Parents speak out on new uniform policy, phasing out of National Junior Honor Society
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 1, 8, 15, 17, and 22:
Commissioners urged to oppose "urban" development density at Forest Lakes
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners District 1:
County Commissioner Candidate Statements
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 24:
Residents ask for options for Hidden Pond
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Celebrate dads
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 17: Pioneer woman’s tale sheds light on massacre motive
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Ecosystems of northern El Paso County and the birds that live in them
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Trees use their forest wisdom; two-week compost for gardens
- Art Matters: Art and nature: how we shape our wellbeing
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 19: Brofft contract extended; Sampayo censured, resigns
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12: Board moves ahead with new well
- Fire districts to hold May 8 polling place elections
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, April 9: Board discusses growth and facilities planning, goals
- Monument Academy School Board, April 12: Board revises policies, approves budget
- D-38 Deliberates, April 16: Community members discuss safety, mental health priorities
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 17:
Committee elects new co-chair, hears communication and budget updates
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 17:
District prepares for election, high fire-risk summer, and additional personnel
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 25:
New engine approved; plea for reverse 911 sign-ups
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, April 2: District owns both groundwater and renewable surface water for future demands
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, April 10:
Clean 2017 audit report presented to JUC
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 10: District manager no longer "interim"; board brainstorms public works and traffic ideas
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 19: Staff prepared for higher summer workload and drought contingencies
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 16: New mayor, trustees, and police officer sworn in; downtown revitalization plan outlined
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 12: New leadership sworn in
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 17:
Rezoning and subdivision approval recommended for a Wakonda Hills property
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 29, April 10, 12, 17, and 19: Wildfires remain a real danger; I-25 widening update
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, March 10:
Message is clear: Conserve now
for the future of Colorado
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 28, March 28, and April 25:
Board president provides updates; board hears resident’s composting proposal
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Encourage and inspire mom
- May Library Events: Enjoy family activities such as button making while adults continue drawing classes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 19:
Pueblo steel mill drove Western industry
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ponderosa forest: alfresco dining, kids, bugs, safe salads
- Art Matters: Art in nature: power boost for kids, health
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 20 and 27:
Preparation for wildfires urged; The Beach at Woodmoor approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 15:
CSU’s regional collaboration plans for Tri-Lakes area presented
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 6:
The Beach at Woodmoor recommended for approval
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1 will hold mail ballot election
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8:
Board cancels election
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 13:
Facility joins nutrient reduction incentive program; sampling measures revised
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 13: No May election but new cooperation on water, wastewater
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 15 and 20:
District begins long-range planning and hears residents’ comments
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District candidate statements
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 28 and March 28:
Wildfire risk reduction advocated; collective bargaining idea introduced
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District candidate statements
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, Feb. 27:
Board explores security, design/build process
- Monument Academy School Board, March 8: Board hears about partnerships, reviews multiple policies
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, March 13:
Special security briefing, updates on Gifted Education Leadership Team
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15:
Board announces state recognitions, discusses safety, OKs Monument Academy contract
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 5: Triview reports on status; service plan for Village Center Metro District discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 19:
Sanctuary Pointe modifies its proposed Final PD site plan; Village Center Service Plan finally amended
- Election Results
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 8: Council raises water fees
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
National Poetry Month
- April Library Events:
Adult drawing classes continue; kids meet the STEM fairy
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 15:
Mt. Manitou & Incline Railway story told
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Companion planting, zombies, and slice of life gardening
- Art Matters: Plein air painting in April
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 5: Town manager and police chief on administrative leave; investigation initiated
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education work session, Jan. 30:
Board prepares for public deliberation session
- CDOT Listening Session receives strong opposition to I-25 express lane
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Feb. 15:
Town manager’s administrative leave extended indefinitely
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 14: Sanctuary Pointe Phase 2 Preliminary/Final PD Site Plan approved
- Monument Board of Trustees candidate statements
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 8 and 22: Council crafts resolutions and plans for election
- D-38 deliberates: Community Outreach meeting Feb. 5:
Community encouraged to consider options for long-term facilities planning
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 8: Board discusses assessments, revises opt-out policy
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 13:
Committee receives reports on Sources of Strength, long-term facilities planning
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 15:
Board continues discussion of long-term planning
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 8:
Board approves The Barn as polling place for election
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 13:
State inspection results reported
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 13: Water, wastewater management dominate discussion after scolding by ex-director
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15: <Summer construction projects will affect Struthers Road and Gleneagle Drive
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 20:
New firefighters commissioned; budget ratification follows many questions
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 29 and Reorganization, Jan. 31:
Board sets goals for 2018, conducts board election
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Spring break reads and activity books
- March Library Events: Spring break special events; quilts in the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15: Vintage railroad coaches—"a living museum"
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ponderosa forest foraging; HANG flower-friendly garden
- Art Matters: Felted fiber art from Black Forest
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Year of the Bird: Do birds really matter?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 18:
Alternative uses for Grace Best facility debated
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 16:
Residents question, or attempt to question, Wescott board
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, special meeting Jan. 26:
2018 mill levies set again; 2018 budget hearing set for Feb. 20
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 24:
Three director positions up for election
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 16:
Committee hears reports on safety and the SEAC
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 17: Board discusses marketing, revises open records policy
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 2: Trustees will participate in 2019 budget-related committees
- Classic Homes proposes new road plan for Sanctuary Pointe
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 16: Mayor and trustee election slate is finalized
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 24: Conexus Industrial Development zone change recommended
- Monument Planning 101 Class, Jan. 8:
An Overview of the Planning Process
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan 11 and 25: Resolutionsm, ordinances enacted
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 9:
Wildlife experts drawn to bird haven at facility
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 9: Water and roads are primary focuses
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 11:
Board prepares for election; candidates sought
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 18:
May 8 polling place director election approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 28, Jan. 16 and 23: Jackson Ranch development moves forward; more discussion of the I-25 gap project
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Jan. 13: Leaders propose new Regional Transportation Authority
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan. 24: Board discusses water augmentation plan, reviews finances
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Exciting new fiction in paperback
- February Library Events: Learn about the health benefits of chocolate and about Chinese New Year customs
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18: Officers elected at annual meeting
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Success is local wisdom for local garden pioneers
- Art Matters: February is for art made with love
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Dec. 2:
Resolution increasing police base salary approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 5:
2018 budget and resolutions adopted; transparency questioned
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec 6:
2018 budget includes 25 percent base wage increase
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 4:
2018 budget approved; Wagons West moves along
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 14:
Several personnel changes announced
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 special meeting, Dec. 29:
New members installed; board reorganized
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 21:
Board recognizes state champion athletes, learns of communications program
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4:
Budgets approved; elections and wastewater rates adjustment planned
- Forest View Acres Water District, Dec. 6:
Board discusses budget and upcoming election
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 7:
2018 budget approved; water rates up 4 percent, wastewater up $2 per month
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 12:
Waste solids loading higher than normal
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 12: Positive changes continue under interim manager’s direction
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 13:
2018 budget and judgment mill levy approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 30, Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 21:
Commissioners oppose I-25 third-lane toll
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Dec. 13:
Board approves North Bay replat, will review Tri-Lakes Comprehensive Plan
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Start off the new year right
- January Library Events: Volunteer for the Teen Advisory Board or enjoy a craft scrap exchange
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentillis)
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Of singing forests and thriving gardens
- Art Matters: All in good spirits for 2018
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 14: Charter school application panel reports its findings
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 16:
Board OKs Monument Academy Expansion application—with conditions
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Public Deliberation Outreach, Nov. 6:
Community members, facilitators discuss sixth-grade and options for Grace Best
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 9: Board revises budget, modifies teacher representative policy
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 15:
Voter approval increases TLMFPD revenue for 2018 and beyond
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 21:
After mill levy win, district looks to finalize budget
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 8: Wagons West development proposal advances
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 20.: Pay raise for police proposed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 9: Discussion of Great Outdoors Colorado grant becomes heated
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 9:
Board hears preliminary discussion of rates
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 14:
Final payment made on total phosphorus removal tertiary clarifier expansion
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 14:
Board hears central irrigation control proposal
- Nov. 7 election results
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 9, 14, and 16:
Voters thanked for passing TABOR excess revenue ballot item
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Nov. 18:
Energy representatives inform and enlighten
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 15:
Board reports current highlights
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Books for the discerning reader
- December Library Events: Enjoy holiday music and a planetarium at the library
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Winter’s Back to Eden: No till, no tractor, no trouble gardening
- Art Matters: Local art: for a big kick out of the most beautiful of small artworks
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 10:
First hearing held on Monument Academy high school proposal
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept 29, Oct. 5, 10, and 18:
Water rates, fees evaluated; interim district manager hired
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 11: Progress on high school application; background checks for board members
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 12:
Board hears presentation on Monument Academy High School, discusses compensation for frozen pay
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10:
What’s new in the draft 2018 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12:
Revegetation project at Woodmoor Ranch making progress
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18:
Sewer fees and water rates will increase for different reasons
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19:
Emergency action earns award
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Oct. 30:
Tap fees increased to bridge more of the gap
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 17:
Wescott welcomes volunteers, receives a gift
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 25:
2017 budget amended; 2018 budget hearing coming in November
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 9 and 16:
"Dreaming big" in capital improvements workshops
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 12 and 26:
Town Council adds restrictions on marijuana-related businesses
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 3, 10, and 17:
Rezoning approved for outdoor RV, boat storage
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 25:
Board seeks candidates, maintains annual dues amount
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Fall into great books
- November Library Events: Learn about hovercrafts in family program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 19:
Filmmaker focuses on scenery, trains
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Owls
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ethnobiology: gorgeous natives, ancient olla water tech
- Art Matters: Local art can warm your heart and home
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- D38 school board candidates answer questions posed by DAAC subcommittee
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 5:
Rezoning denied for outdoor RV, boat storage
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 29, Sept. 5, and Sept. 26:
Infrastructure project excess revenue ballot measure approved
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 14:
Board receives report on long-term planning process
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14:
Board defines roles, hears financial audit review
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 19:
Budget depends on mill levy vote
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 27:
How mill levy outcome will affect 2018 budget
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11 and Sept. 21:
Multiple rate and fee increases on the horizon for Triview
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 15:
Surface water treatment plant contractor selected
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 20:
One-year judgment mill levy up to 10 mills approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21:
Lawsuit decided in favor of district
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 5:
"Our small town has an interstate running through it"
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 15, 2017:
Monument Ridge Amendment passed, tire center Site Plan Amendment denied
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 18:
Residents ask why growth can’t be better planned
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 2:
Board overrules planning commission on two items
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 14:
The Palmer Lake .5K race scheduled for Oct. 8
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 9:
Think strategically, fix the roads
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27:
Board approves new business application form, updates fines
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
New Young Adult and Children’s Books
- October Library Events:
All Pikes Peak Reads events continue in October
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
A look at local historic homes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ethnobiology: leaving the garden natural for fall
- Art Matters:
Arts Month: local venues and artists
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Students get an eyeful of the solar eclipse
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 7: I-25 traffic and water options discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 9: Wolf Business Park, Tri-Lakes Collision, and Pilot Travel Center plans move forward
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 21: Standards of conduct and fireworks sales discussed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 24: Council OKs marijuana ordinance
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 8: Town solicits feedback on plans; board accepts road bid
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 8:
Tetra Tech water reuse study discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 17:
Southeastern Conservancy District director gives membership briefing
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 17:
Regional water plan presented to the board
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 3 and 17:
Policy discussion dominates board actions
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 15:
District prepares for November election
- Correction
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 23:
New hires, promotions announced
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 1 and 22:
Rockwood Minor Subdivision approved
- National Night Out comes to Promontory Pointe
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Celebrating the classics
- September Library Events: All Pikes Peak Reads program begins
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Activities, entertainment mark Chautauqua
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
The book of nature and lazy gardening
- Art Matters: An empty bowl can hold whatever we desire
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Branford Marsalis at TLCA, Aug. 3
- Coffee with Chris Lowe, Aug. 16
- Habitat in Palmer Lake, Aug. 5
- Tai Chi in the park, Aug. 14
- A message for students, Aug. 16
- John Gorka at TLCA, Aug. 18
- Pickin’ on the Divide, Aug. 19
- Wildfire risk reduction, Aug. 26
- Art Hop, Aug. 17
- Furay and Cotton at TLCA, Aug. 25
- Taste of Palmer Lake fundraiser
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 28 and July 26:
Tri-Lakes Monument district will ask for mill levy increase
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 19:
Mill levy hike on November ballot
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, July 11:
Indirect potable water reuse involves state regulations
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 11: Residents frustrated by poor maintenance; new landscape policy adopted
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13:
Board hears audit report, debates bond strategy
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 20:
Board restates top water mission: to provide water solely to Donala customers
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 7 and 17:
New reservoir might be a storage option for "imported" renewable water
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 13 and 27:
Town ponders ordinances for fire prevention, marijuana businesses
- Lewis-Palmer D38 School District, July 18:
At hearing, district explains charter waiver request
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 18:
Final BRRTA funds approved for Baptist Road improvements
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office report: June crimes in county Sheriff’s District 1
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June28 and July 27:
Residents speak on speeding, development, and short-term rentals
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
The Great Outdoors
- August Library Events: Annual Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 12
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Legacy of Pete Seeger celebrated; Chautauqua on tap
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Tyrant flycatchers, black phoebe, and western kingbird
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Local forest "farmacy" and Shakespeare’s timely advice
- Art Matters: Nocturnes and celestial lights
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 8:
Board rejects water request from outside the district
- July 4th events
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 8: Town plans for Fourth of July fun
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 22:
Renewable surface water purchase completed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, June 5:
Development fees for commercial property set
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 13:
2016 audit report accepted
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 13: Water supplies, roads, and landscaping get attention
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 20:
Auditors test district’s internal financial controls, Firefighters battle structure fire
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 5: Staff advises against rushing into water solutions
- Monument Planning Commission, June 14: Kentucky Fried Chicken Final PD Site Plan, Major PD Amendment for Anderson Substation Approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 19: Regional partners might be key to renewable water for town
- Monument Academy School Board, June 15: Board modifies policies, changes members
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 20: Board approves district budget and new or revised policies
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office report: May crimes in Sheriff’s District 1
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 27:
Proposal for emergency services impact fee policy withdrawn
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great summer reads
- July Library Events: Summer reading continues with many special events
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Presentations, Ice Cream Social made for a busy June
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Wren: Troglodytes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): With a raised bed or container, crops thrive
- Art Matters:Older Women Artists now blue-chip favorites
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 23: Academy Gateway and Gleneagle Golf Course projects approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 24:
Engine taken out of service due to reduced staffing
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 17:
Board pressed about future of district if mill levy hike fails
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 1: Town attorney to leave Aug. 1; replacement appointed
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 15: Attorney recognized; four applicants for Planning Commission interviewed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 11: Council debates bridge design
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, May 1:
Forest Lakes Citizens Advisory Committee forming; change in management practices requested
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, May 9:
2016 audit report delayed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11:
Board hears discussion of long-range plan for district
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 18:
No cut expected in 2018 special district residential property tax revenue
- Forest View Acres Water District, May 24:
Hydrant repairs recommended in FVAWD
- Monument Academy School Board, May 22: Board hears advisory committee recommendations
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 18:
New principal approved; per-pupil revenue to rise
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office report: April crimes in Sheriff’s District 1
- Friends of Monument Preserve Board of Directors, May 10:
Volunteers needed to protect open space
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 25:
Event to close some Woodmoor streets; rules and regulations updated
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Celebrate dads and grads
- June Library Events: Summer Adventure begins
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Hummingbird program, Ice Cream Social on tap for June
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Attracting birds to your yard
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Protect soil for best results
- Art Matters: Outdoor art and nature
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 19: Consultant, resident propose differing mill levy options
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 13 and 27: Council reopens hiking trail, sets stiff fines
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, April 26: Board hears about increase in area crime
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 26: Six paramedic-only hirings approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 3: Lake of Rockies North approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 17: Water tank suit and Wagons West annexation top agenda
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, April 11: Communication with town remains an issue
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 6: Board considers transfer of taps to Dunes at Woodmoor
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 11: Consultants recommend 2017 road maintenance options
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 20: Laughlin Ditch renewable surface water right purchase approved
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 10: Committee reviews unified improvement plans
- Monument Academy School Board, April 13: Board hears improvement plan, approves budget
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 18: Board approves second resource officer and two policies
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2: Gleneagle Golf Course residential infill project and Academy Gateway applications approved
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office report: Highlights of March crimes in County Sheriff’s District 1
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Mom Would Love A Book
- May Library Events: Come to the Library for intergenerational fun
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 20: The story behind the pioneering Alexander Film Co.
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
Spring bird migration
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Forest wisdom: a gardening guide for what to plant and when
- Art Matters: The ancient legacy of art in Tri-Lakes
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 9 and 23: Board closes popular hiking trail, moves to raise fines
- Wildfire preparedness in Palmer Lake
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 6: Well engineering work order approved
- Monument Planning Commission, March 8: Lake of the Rockies North Filing 1 advances with approval of rezoning and site plan
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 20: New town clerk appointed after debate; Monument Lake businesses allowed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 21: Residents press Wescott’s board about long-term plans
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 11 and 22: Mill levy citizens advisory task force begins work
- Monument Academy School Board, March 9: Board approves administration reorganization; discusses hiring
new principal
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 16: Many voice concerns at meeting
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 9: Board updates ranch contract
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 14: Still working toward relationship with Town of Monument
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 14: "Financially healthy ... but not where we’d love to be"
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 16: Water leak repair in "miserable" conditions praised
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 2, 14, and 21: Sun Hills Homeowners Association "allowed use" appeal denied
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 21: Gleneagle golf course project application considered
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, March 11: NEPCO hosts local fire chiefs’ forum
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, March 22: Forestry director named; concerns about Walters property
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: National Poetry Month
- April Library Events: Celebrate Earth Day and attend a book signing in April
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, March 16:
From boy soldier to Colorado teacher
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens: Dandelions benefit gardeners, soil
- Art Matters: Making art like Monet for the day
- Snapshots of Our Community
>- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 16: Board, citizens discuss meeting behavior
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 8: Town comprehensive plan approved
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 18: Board will seek OK for high school from D-38, D-49 and Douglas County
- Lewis-Palmer School District Long Range Planning Open House, Feb. 13: Demographer, architect discuss rising school growth
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 7: Committee receives reports on communications, gifted education, and technology
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 6: Many discussions but few decisions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 21: Wagons West annexation hearing set
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 9: Board tables request to vacate road
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 9
: Plumbing problem leads to huge water bill
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 14: Phosphorus removal clarifier working well
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 15: Contract awarded to improve water monitoring and control systems
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16: 2017 regional issues and major construction discussed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 21: Public mill levy steering committee meetings planned
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 22: Mill levy election consultant hired
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 31 and Feb. 9, 14, and 21: Commissioners address watershed protection measures; Cherry Creek Crossing PUD amendment
- Tri-Lakes Senior Center Identity Theft Seminar, Feb. 10: Protect yourself from nefarious identity thieves
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 7: Committee and county speak on development
- Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments—Regional Joint Land Use Study, Feb. 23: Council seeks community input for Joint Land Use Study
- Roundabout community meeting, Feb. 6: Community meeting shows division on roundabout
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 22: New board hears candidates for Forestry director position
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Spotlight on local authors
- February Library Events: Visit the library for national quilting month
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Colorado "coal baron" built a fortune
- Art Matters: Art and arborglyphs: a boost for our health
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Enchanted forests, and plants as homicide detectives
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Calendar
- Our Community Notices
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- Colorado Department of Transportation, Jan. 24 and 26:
CDOT gets public input on I-25 widening
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 25:
Rescue, call volume disparity discussed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 17:Citizens brainstorm about how to shrink Wescott
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 3: Village Center Metro District repeats request for town help
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 11 and 25:
Draft of Comprehensive Plan update discussed and revised
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 17: Triview briefs Monument board; snowstorm parking regulations approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 12 and 26:
Impact of new marijuana taxes debated
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 10:
Final 2016 payment made on total phosphorus chemical removal clarifier expansion
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 10: Roads and other maintenance scheduled
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 12:
Growth in district increases demand for water
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 19:
Preliminary 2016 financial results reported
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 10:
Committee receives performance data, introduction to Unified Improvement Plans
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 18: Board hears Grandparents Day plans, treasurer?s report
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 19:
Board reorganizes, receives report from Monument Academy
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 17:
The Dunes and Misty Acres move ahead
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan. 25:
Board discusses North Bay development, coyote concerns
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Books take to the silver screen
- February Library Events: Families can participate in Coloring for Everyone
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: 2016 presentations recalled at annual meeting
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Forest habitat: It?s why we are here
- Art Matters: Older artists: Experience says the best is yet to come
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 13: Flying Horse North rezoning approved despite opposition
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 5: Water infrastructure plans in progress; eminent domain proceedings approved
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News
needs your help!
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 14: Three developments move forward
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 8: Impact of new marijuana taxes debated
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 5:
2016 budgets amended; 2017 budgets approved, mill levies certified
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8:
2017 budget approved, water rates up 4 percent, commercial taps up 10 percent
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8:
Board approves new water rates, 2017 budget
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 13: Radium treatment communication with town consultant begins
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: Plans for capital improvements and new water rates and fees summarized
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 15: Pfoff resigns as president, remains on board; board discusses long-range planning, information security
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 6: 2017 budget approved; Shamrock Station 2 day-to-day operations will be reduced
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 7: 2017 budget, wage increase approved
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Dec. 9: BRRTA bows out
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Dec. 14: Board hears Toboggan Hill concerns, plans annual meetiing
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
A new year, a new you?
- January Library Events: Get involved in 2017
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 17: Husted railroad towns once thrived
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry News:
Museum receives Haunted Mines donation, displays trains
- Art Matters: Creative cultural forms
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Lions contribute to TLC, Nov. 28
- Monument Open House, Nov. 30
- Pearl Harbor Vet at LPMS, Dec. 1
- Christmas Concert, Dec. 10
- North Pole Fair, Dec. 3
- Small Town Christmas, Dec. 3
- John Adams at TLCA, Dec. 9
- Kiwanis, Sertoma ring the bell
- Yule Log Hunt, Dec. 11
- Palmer Ridge High School Singers
- Overhead myth, Dec. 20
- Santa on Patrol, Dec. 24
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7: "Coup" attempt on mayor, mayor pro-tem
- Nov. 8 Election - Local Results
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 21:
Emergency water interconnection study approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 10: Town audit highlights weaknesses; private fence on town property debated
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 8:
2017 budget approved; Monument’s radium still a concern
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 8:
Water rates, tap fees to increase
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17:
Board reviews rates and budget
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: Downsizing, budget cuts loom
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 15:
Wage increase included in 2017 draft budget
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 1:
Special Education Advisory Committee, technology director give reports
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 10:
Character curriculum for teens expanded; Highway 105 improvements discussed
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 17:
Board OKs online program application, names security chief
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Nov. 17:
"Going out of business" celebration marks end to BRRTA
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 3:
BOCC accepts transfer of BRRTA’s remaining cash, land
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 16:
Scout upgrades common area signs; fire fines increased
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 19: Roads projects in search of funding
- November Weather Wrap
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
A book is a gift that you open again and again
- December Library Events: Seasonal activities on tap at the library
- Art Matters: What memories are you making this season—for yourself?
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 27, Oct. 6, 11 & 18:
Jackson Ranch rezone approved; Soaring Hope litigation on hold
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 3: More recommendations on procuring renewable water
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 18:
Gleneagle golf course rezone OK’d; Flying Horse North denied
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 17:
Water reuse plan and water radium treatment discussed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 13: Board hears comments on proposed budget
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 11:Planning for permits; radium questions
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 13: District begins to make 2017 budget choices
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 20:
Board seeks public input on rates and budget
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 20:
First draft of 2017 budget includes water rate increase
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, and Oct. 18:
By 2018, district to be cut in half; 2017 budget drafted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 26:
Budget, hiring discussed
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 11:
Committee sets calendar, discusses charge and teacher evaluations
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 13: Miscoded tests corrected; salaries increased
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 11:
Board approves boilers for Palmer Ridge, receives grants from Kiwanis
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Oct. 21:
BRRTA might close sooner than previously forecast
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 26:
Mark Smith retires after 20 years with Woodmoor Public Safety
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
New and exciting titles from our regional trade show
- November Library Events: Celebrate National Novel Writing Month at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, October 20:
When the fight against Comanches raged on the Front Range
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, July 15-17:
1,600 attend fifth annual Harvest Festival
- Art Matters: Buying from the little guy empowers community
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 15:
Board receives school readiness waiver, passes medical marijuana policy
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 8: Resident hints at lawsuit over recreational marijuana sales
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 8: Board hears test plans, Highway 105 update, audit report
- Five inducted into Lewis-Palmer Hall of Fame
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6: Research on water fund history continues
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 14: Senior living center’s final plat and final PD site plan approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 19: Water tap fees increased; lessons on water 2A fund
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 1: Board hears operational reports
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 13: Roads maintenance approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 15: Proposed 2017 rate increases announced
- Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Sept. 16: Howe named to fill board vacancy
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 16: Steady as she goes for 2017
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Sept. 16: BRRTA to remain active into 2017
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 6 and 20: Forest Lakes 2A final plat; variance of use for roofing company
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 31 and Sept. 20: Forest Lakes moves forward
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Calling all teens and pre-teens
- October Library Events: Get creative at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 15: Colorado inventors of the 19th century
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, July 15-17: Restoration Day at the museum
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Tiny helpers in the garden
- Art Matters: Fall genre seasonal art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Town bulletin cites radium level in drinking water
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 18:
Board discusses enrollment, data privacy, medical marijuana policy
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 11: Recreational marijuana initiatives head to Palmer Lake voters
- Academy School District 20, Aug. 18: $230 million bond ballot wording approved; video recordings discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Emergency water connections discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 10: No vote on landscape ordinance changes; trustees to receive mixed opinions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Presentation on water fund audit delayed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 9:
Permitting process in flux
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 9: Looking ahead after 5-foot break repaired
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11:
Board hears costs to serve Ponderosa Camp and Bald Mountain
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18:
No PFCs detected in Donala’s water
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, Aug. 16:
Negotiations with Colorado Springs continue
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 24:
Chief Truty addresses
staffing concerns
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug 9, 16, and 23: Jackson Ranch rezone continued; internet ballot question approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 24:
Residents want action on illegal grow house; water main project averts failure
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
September is National Literacy Month
- September Library Events: Fall begins with new opportunities
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, August 6:
Chautauqua brings history to life
- Art Matters: Art: The mystery inside what we see
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Triview Metropolitan District, July 12:
Remington reports "20 to 30 million gallon" leak; future budgeting discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 21:
Triview emergency support summarized; Snyder selected as new director
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, July 12:
New phosphorus treatment project to be shared at tri-state conference
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 21:
Board hears costs to serve Ponderosa Camp, Bald Mountain
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 18: Extra audit of water fund discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, July 13:
Proposed changes to landscape ordinance continued
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July14 and July 28:
Board raises fees for marijuana businesses, sees need for additional water tank
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, July 19:
District gets "clean" audit report
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 27:
Leadership development study begun
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 12:
RV and boat storage yard variance of use denied
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 19:
Jackson Ranch higher density rezone moves forward
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 27:
Board hears community opportunities, hosts townhomes official
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
National Park Service marks 100th birthday
- August Library Events:
Summer Reading ends with a splash
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 21: The legacies of Charles Goodnight
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, July 15-17:
Museum Expo offers activities, vendors
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: It’s time to harvest summer crops
- Art Matters: Plein air painting amid sacred Ute Prayer Trees
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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CORRECTION NOTE: The printed copy of the July 2, 2016 issue has a headline error on page 11. The headline reads, "Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment
Facility Joint Use Committee, April 12: Phone line damaged by town repair work; TP clarifier construction ahead of schedule" is from the May 7,
2016 issue and does not reflect the content of the current article. The headline has been corrected in the pdf version of the paper which is available for download
on this website. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion caused by the error in the print copy.
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 16: Board approves budget, contract with Monument Academy
- July 4th events
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 14:
Triview talks about rapid growth and change
- Monument Academy School Board, June 9:
Board welcomes new members, appropriates excess funds to potential teacher bonus fund
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 9:
Improvements to billing system on the way
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 14: Change order requested
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 23:
2015 audit approved; Triview request discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 6: Public water forum delayed; comprehensive plan contract awarded
- Monument Planning Commission, June 8: Murphy Express gas station Final PD Site Plan approved; potential landscape ordinance updates discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 20: Monument needs additional water production online by 2020
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 27: 2015 audit accepted; executive session agenda item rejected
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 9 and June 23: Fireworks to return to Palmer Lake for 4th
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 21: Mill levy decision postponed to next year
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District station tour, June 22: TLMFPD board tours fire stations
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, June 17: All BRRTA bonds redeemed, 2015 audit approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 21: Variance of use sought for outdoor RV and boat storage
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 22: Board approves project to replace water line
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Books are essential travel companions
- July Library Events: End of Summer Reading Party set for July 29
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 19: 200 take part in Ice Cream Social
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: HANG in the ‘hood
- Art Matters: Plein air—an outdoor art hike for artists
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- County engineer’s final project $170,000 under budget
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 19: Board recognizes student achievements, discusses board procedures and policies
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 2: Water plan questioned; Dominguez property annexed
- Monument Academy School Board, May 17: Board hears school accountability survey results
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 16: June 9 public forum on Monument water rates planned
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 12: New marijuana license granted; two new board members appointed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, May 10:
Consensus growing for changes in stream temperature standards
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 12:
New board members sworn in
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 17:
Water operator hired
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, May 18:
TABOR restriction removed for district
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 19:
Houle sworn in for new Donala director term
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, May 17: New volunteer sworn in; meetings organized to discuss potential de-annexation
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 25:
Board thanks Eagle Scouts, hears request on Firewise fencing
- Crime prevention discussed at NEPCO meeting
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
June is busting out all over with good books
- June Library Events: Summer reading is here! Read for prizes and enjoy programs
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Spencer and Julie Penrose: Colorado’s community collaborators
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Dandy dandelion desserts and more
- Art Matters: This is your Tri-Lakes on art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, March 11: Methadone clinic battle ends
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15: New administrators named; Monument Academy requests funds from 1999 MLO
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, March 18:
Revenue bond recall and sales tax termination approved
- Monument Academy School Board, March 10:
MA contemplates branding change from core knowledge, approves increased class size
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 7:
Water rates increase approved
- Monument Planning Commission, March 9:
Zoning recommended for Dominguez property; senior centers and care facilities discussed
- Breaking News: Monument mayor resigns
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 10 and March 24:
Election canceled; FireWise day planned for May 7
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 8: Phase 1 construction on schedule
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 8:
Planning for this year’s operations
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 10:
The Barn to be polling location in upcoming election
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 17:
Water Returns conservation seminar for residents on April 13
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, March 15:
House fire reported; current directors to remain
- NEPCO Meeting, March 12:
County transportation updates addressed
- Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association, March 14:
Town water tank site search explained
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, March 28:
Board explains covenant violation adjudication, plans FireWise Day
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The magic of poetry
- April Library Events: Families invited to Jungle Party
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 17: Early automobiles in the Pikes Peak Region
- High Altitude Natural Gardening:
Really big HANG gardens—our ponderosa forests
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 18:
Board approves conditional charter renewal for Monument Academy
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 9:
Corrected 2015 revenue report from Monument still missing
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 17: Sewer rates raised; voters could reduce the amount of future increases
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 9:
DAAC hears reports on superintendent’s contract, curriculum, gifted and special education
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 11:
MA board sets policy for holding students back; PTO asks for matching funds for field
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 9:
Disagreement over need for resolution tabling Phases 2 and 3
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18: Academy wastewater agreement approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 16: Clinic moratorium extended; March 7 water rates vote planned
- Monument Board of Trustees candidates’ statements
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 11: New fire chief and police chief sworn in
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 24: Staffing and fleet discussed
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Feb. 19: CDOT reimbursement to BRRTA finalized at $12.51 million
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 24: Board plans Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Small press month
- March Library Events: Libraries offer special programs during spring break
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 18: Boys who fought in the Civil War
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Jan. 2:
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station described
- Art Matters: For the love of art and life: grab a pencil or a camera
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Emergency response practiced during Operation "Deep Freeze 16" Jan. 9
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 19:
Criminal marijuana production addressed; more light shed on
proposed water rates increase
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 4:
Revised water rates increase proposal outlined
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 28:
Town changes dates and times for public meetings
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan.12:
Total phosphorus clarifier remains on schedule
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 12:
Four director positions for May election
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 20:
Planning for crucial 2016 TABOR election continues
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 14:
Board plans to update billing system
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 21:
2015 budget balanced despite wet year
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 16:
Two board seats open to self-nomination
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 28:
Community input needed
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 21:
Board receives reports on Monument Academy, home school enrichment, and gifted education
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 12:
Committee discusses graduation requirements, safety and security process
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 25:
Board conducts election, sets 2016 goals
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan. 27:
Board appoints directors, urges residents to sign up for emails
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Jan. 8:
CDOT will reimburse BRRTA $12.5 million
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The love affair of children and books
- February Library Events: Library to host local author, initiate new monthly craft program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
New board members elected
- Art Matters:
Art in nature: sacred prayer trees and art outdoors
- Snapshots of Our Community
- High Altitude Natural Gardening:
What an altitude
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Dec. 28: In 2016, CDOT may help pay off BRRTA revenue bond debt
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 11:
Town Attorney Larry Gaddis retires; Fire Chief Margo Humes departs
- An important message for our readers
- Citizens’ Land Use Committee reviving
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 10: 2016 budget approved; local senior needs gap discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 4: Water rate increases discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 8:
Snowplowing discussed; 2016 budget and water rates increase approved
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec.8: Construction continues on schedule
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 10:
2016 budget approved with 4 percent water rate fee increase
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 17:
Board continues discussion of academic standards, reviews curriculum and technology
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 1: Board approves 2016 budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 8: 2016 budget approved
- December Weather Wrap
- Top weather events of 2015
- Letters To Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
New ideas for a New Year
- January Library Events: Snow Fest of Games and Crafts open to all
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Pot luck, membership meeting set for Jan. 21
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Jan. 2: Museum hosts Geology Day
- Art Matters: Artist inspirations: of cows, long walks and coffee
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Memorial service held for the Zen Cowboy
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 19: Board organizes for new term, discusses technology and academic standards
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 12: 2016 budget includes $1 million increase from grants
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 10: Committee hears communications update, approves request for readiness assessment waiver
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 2: Monument Heights rezoning continued, three other land use items approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 12: How to find out what’s on the planning agendas
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 16: Monument Heights retains commercial zoning; communication avenues with public explained
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 10: 2016 budget adjusted and approved; recent water quality control meetings summarized
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 10: Budget and water rates hearings set for Dec. 8 meeting
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 19: Board discusses 2016 budget, seeks advisory committee members
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 14: County commissioner discusses local economics
- November Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Banner books for curious kids
- December library events: Escape to the library
- History of the Palmer Lake Star
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 19:
Overflow crowd hears about orphan trains
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Nov. 5:
Mining association president gives perspective on spill
- Art Matters: Art saves lives: The U.S. Army and the Monuments Men
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 5: New town manager begins work; water rates increase discussed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 8: Subdivision plans questioned
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14:
New planning commissioners; Monument Heights project advances
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 19:
New planning director, BRRTA bond, and Grow Smart group
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 8:
Board hears presentation on improving water quality in lake
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 13:
Residents speak up again about maintenance; new well goes online
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 13:
Phosphorus levels and monitoring schedule discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 15:
Third electric rate increase in a year drives water rate increase
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 27:
May election will bring effort to eliminate TABOR limitations
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 15:
Board recognizes staff for statewide honor, receives Adopt D38 update
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 13:
Committee determines calendar for 2015-16, discusses teacher evaluations
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 20:
New insurer sought; salary increase proposed
- New Santa Fe Trail still off-limits to the general public
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Sept. 26:
Sheriff discusses law enforcement issues and initiatives
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 28:
Board hears update from No Methadone group, passes 2016 budget
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Book buzz from the trade show
- November library events: Celebrate National Novel Writing Month
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 15:
George Washington comes to life
- Art Matters:
Fine art as gifts: ideal or not?
- Snapshots of Our Community:
- W0TLM holds class, Oct. 3, 10
- Dizzy reenactment, Oct. 4
- Empty Bowls celebrated 22nd year, Oct. 7
- Palmer Lake Inaugural 0.5 K Fun Run to benefit Awake Palmer Lake, Oct. 10
- WMMI Harvest Festival draws 1,300 visitors, Oct. 10-11
- D38 candidate forum, Oct. 14
- 250 attend Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Wine and Roses event, Oct. 23
- Halloween festivities
- Monument Heights discussed
- Monument apartment fire, Nov. 4
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 10: Board passes resolution opposing methadone clinic, approves policies
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 21: Citizens’ tips lead to multiple arrests in Monument drug operation
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8: " We will fight this" citizens asked to help lobby state reps
- LPEA District 38 Board of Education Candidate Forum, Sept. 9:
Candidates for School Board speak to the community
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education Candidate Statements
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 10: Board approves 2014 audit report; new town administrator on board
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 17: Operators praised for water main
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10: District increases employee health benefits
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 8: Water loss only 11 percent for July
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 23: 2016 draft budget presented; one vacant firefighter position filled
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Sept. 23: Board approves The Dunes covenants and amendments
- Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Books you’ll want to talk about
- October library events: Learn about nocturnal animals
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Hundreds Enjoy Estemere Community Event
- Art Matters: Fall into the art of the outdoors
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Aug. 24: Emergency moratorium on clinics approved
- Triview Metro. District, Aug. 11: Questions raised about Monument services and Promontory Pointe
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Methadone clinic administrative decision debated
- Monument Board of Trustees, special meeting, Aug. 7: Two members chosen for Monument Board of Adjustment
- Monument Board of Adjustment, Aug. 10: Board of Adjustment reverses approval of methadone clinic
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12: Tire center and Sanctuary Pointe water tank plans move forward
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 17: Methadone moratorium discussed; group demands resignations
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, July 28: Board approves IGA, other next steps in wastewater project
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Methadone clinic administrative decision debated
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13: District hears request to waive option payments
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20: Board says no water rate increase in 2015 yet again
- Four from Wescott fight wildfires in CA
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 26: Wage schedule updated; I-25 tanker truck fire fought
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 20: Board introduces new member, discusses policy and class materials
- BRRTA, Aug. 14: First-half BRRTA tax revenue up 16 percent
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26: Board discusses ham radio legislation, expands parking
- August 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Read aloud to children for success
- September Library Events: Meet Marshall the miniature horse
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Chautauqua returns; new events coming up
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: End of season: sun, soil, and green zombies
- Art Matters: The success of true grit: art masters vs. young genius
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- "No Methadone in Monument" Community Meeting, July 23: Organization discusses strategy, raises funds, solicits volunteers
- Mon. Board of Trustees, July 6: "Our hands are tied" on methadone clinic
- Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Community Meeting, July 13: Planned methadone clinic enrages community
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 20: Mayor responds to accusations about town government; 2014 audit accepted
- Monument Planning Commission, July 8: Jackson Creek Market Village plans move forward, including proposed 7-Eleven
- Triview Metropolitan District board, July 14: Bob Eskridge fills director position
- Monument Sanitation District, July 16: Rate increase approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16: 2014 audit accepted
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, July 14: New discharge permit takes effect
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 21: 2014 audit accepted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 22: Firewise award system introduced; audit accepted
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority Special Meeting, June 29: BRRTA asks CDOT for reimbursement schedule
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 22: Board announces new HOA manager, approves pavilion at the Barn
- July 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: August reading for toddlers to teens
- August Library Events: Many participated in Summer Reading Program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Society presents summer events
- HANG: High Altitude Natural Gardening: Rocket fuel for soil
- Art Matters: Last hurrahs of summer: art outdoors, artist’s walks
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Mountain View Electric Association, June 4:
MVEA directors re-elected
- Tri-Lakes Area Maps - Know (literally) where you stand in the Tri-Lakes area
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 11: Water sales lag during wet year; capital projects may be postponed
- Why is the Tri-Lakes map so complicated? June 2015 version: Learn about special service districts; prize drawing in July
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, June 9: Final draft of 2014 audit approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 9: New director appointed; water infrastructure study approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 11: Availability of Service Charge raised, other fees explained
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 16: Connection plans continue on track
- Monument Sanitation District, June 18: Rate increase hearing July 16
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 16: Wescott swears in two new firefighters
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 24: New director appointed; mill levy discussion postponed
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 18: Board installs new director, approves 2015-16 budget, discusses code of conduct policy
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 15: Chickens must follow rule of law
- Monument Planning Commission, June 10: Creekside Commercial, Advance Auto Parts plans move forward
- Inside the Monument Citizens Police Academy, weeks 3, 4, and 5
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 11: Vaile House sold; town attorney to retire
- What is NEPCO?
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 24: Fireworks prohibited in Woodmoor
- June 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Satisfying summer reads
- July library events: Summer reading is in full swing
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Trains, ice cream, apple pie and bluegrass music
- HANG: High Altitude Natural Gardening: Let’s talk about HANG tomatoes
- Art Matters: Newest public art for Tri-Lakes; Art Hop celebration
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Tri-Lakes Area Maps - Know (literally) where you stand in the Tri-Lakes area
- July 4th Information
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 14: Mayor McDonald appoints third trustee
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 1: Woodworths honored; potential methadone clinic discussed
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, May 8: 2015 BRRTA audit approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 18: Pollinators and safe weed management
- Monument Planning Commission, May 13: Commissioner resigns; church expansion approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 7: Legislature passes bill supporting historic water rights
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, May 12: Plant expansion contract awarded
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 21: Board updated on investment policies; June 30 community meeting scheduled
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 19: Summer Safety Fair scheduled for June 6
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 27: Potential future revenues discussed; director sought
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 21: Pike resigns; board approves new administrators and principals
- Rain barrel bill dies in state Senate
- NEPCO, May 9: Area water issues
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board, May 27: County to repair Misty Acres drainage issues
- April 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Welcome to the wonders of nature
- June library events: Join the library for a summer of fun and prizes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Americana and American Bison
- HANG--High Altitude Natural Gardening: Help save the bees
- Art Matters--June art: For plein air, let’s get out and walk!
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, April 14 :
Woodmoor files lawsuit; expansion project approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, April 25:
The Great Chicken Debate
- Monument Sanitation District, April 16:
Wastewater treatment expansion bid approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 16: Board briefed on basin water issues
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 9:
Non-potable water policy discussion continues
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 6: Town manager and Sanctuary Pointe decisions postponed
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 8: Smith asked to stop filling two positions; no vote taken
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 20:
Sanctuary Pointe Phase 1 approved; town manager hiring process debated
- Inside the Monument Police Citizens’ Academy
- Palmer Lake Town Council special meeting, April 16:
Council approves plan for Great Outdoors Colorado grant work
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 21:
Volunteer firefighter sworn in
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 22: Community asked to give input; director position open
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education: District recognizes student achievements and community partnerships, passes funding resolution
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 14: Committee reviews 2015 budget, discusses Unified Improvement Plan
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, April 10: 2015 administration resolution amended to reflect restructuring
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, April 14: Detention basin, Hodgen access approved
- April 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: May milestones
- May library events: Families invited to meet the bees
- NEPCO, March 14: Sanctuary Pointe development overview presented
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 16: Ute Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region
- HANG: High Altitude Natural Gardening: The HANG underground
- Art Matters: Making art: an awesome anti-inflammatory cure
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, March 16:
Town manager finalist introduced; Regency Park zoning amendment approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 10: Committee to be formed for new equipment purchase
- Monument Planning Commission, March 11:
Sanctuary Pointe proposals approved
>Palmer Lake Town Council, March 12: Awake the Lake project encounters new snag
- WIA Board, March 25: WPS proposes safe zone to complete online transactions
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 10: Bid closing date set for total phosphorus expansion project
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 10:
Board appoints Mark Melville director
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 12:
Board denies Brookmoor HOA’s request for lower rates
- Monument Sanitation District, March 19:
Request for Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 19:
Board briefed on Horse Creek water rights
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 25:
District priorities discussion for 2016 begins
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 19:
Board discusses strategic plan, new appointments, preliminary budget
- March 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Spring has sprung
- April library events: Apply by May 1 to volunteer for reading program
- Library event: Firefighters explain fire behavior and mitigation techniques
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: The last ride of Kid Curry
- HANG: High Altitude Natural Gardening: Save lives with flowers—for butterflies and bees
- Art Matters: A home for your art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 17: Firefighter Luke Jones receives Life Saving Medal
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 2: Developer requests industrial/commercial zone immediately south of LPHS; board extends public comments to March 16
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 12:
Study proposes $256 million to supply renewable water
- OCN needs volunteer ad coordinator
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18:
District focused on funding, IGA details as connection plans continue
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 10: New emergency electric power generator bid option dropped
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 19: Total district water demand drops as groundwater well productivity also falls
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 10:
Committee discusses Monument Academy and Lewis-Palmer Elementary UIPs
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 19: Board discusses technology strategy, budget projections, parental concerns
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 2: Town manager candidate "meet and greet" March 14
- Woodmoor Improvement Associate Board of Directors, Feb. 25:
Board vacancy to be filled; covenants to be revised
- February 2015 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Exciting reads for tweens and teens
- March library events: Magician will present rabbit show
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: The Civil War battle at New Market
- HANG - High Altitude Gardening: March into some organic plant advantages
- Art Matters: Art and how to grow a better brain at any age
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- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Monument and Palmer Lake in dispute over water rights
Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 14:
Jackson Creek zoning changes approved despite public
concerns
OCN needs volunteer ad coordinator
Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 22:
Trustee resigns; Inn at Palmer Divide to become addiction
recovery center
Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 5:
Grocer and auto repair land-use items approved
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 8:
Brookmoor HOA asks district to
clarify costs
Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 13:
Questions raised about state
grant funding availability
Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 15:
Total revenues down less than total
expenses in 2014
District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 13:
Committee discusses Bear
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Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 15:
Board discusses strategic plan
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Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 20:
Station 3 appraised higher
than two purchase offers
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 28:
New personnel policy
authority approved
Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Jan. 16:
Road use fee collection suspended
Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 15:
County open burning ordinance approved
NEPCO, Jan. 10:
County assessor discusses office’s activities
January Weather Wrap
Top weather events of 2014
Letters to Our Community
Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Life lessons from the famous
Art Matters: Colorado is tops in arts attendance
Snapshots of Our Community
February library events:
Meet the raptors
Our Community Notices
Our Community Calendar
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- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 19: Board votes to raise rates, file lawsuit
- An important message for our readers: Our Community News need you now!
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 4:
District files for water exchange rights
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 9: 2015 budget amended at request of
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec.18: 2015 district budget approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 4: 2015 budget approved with 10 percent water rate increase
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10: Plans approved for Service Street Automotive and Natural Grocers
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 15: New trustee appointed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 11: 2015 budget approved; public comment limited
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 2: State forms firefighter off-duty medical trust fund
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 10: EMS per-call fee adopted for Palmer Lake
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Dec. 9: Unified Improvement Plans help shape teaching strategies
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 18: Board celebrates awards and achievements of district
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Creative, healthy, and cozy cooking
- Art Matters: Creativity: What the corporate world says it needs now
- Snapshots of Our Community
- January library events: Free math tutoring resumes
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer Board of Education, Nov. 20: Citizens
air concerns about Common Core and assessments
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 11: 2015 budget remains a problem
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 11: State representative-elect explains school funding
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 13: District forming policy to offer non-potable water
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 3: Commercial parcel changed to residential; RV storage facility approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 17: Water dispute with Palmer Lake discussed
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 13: ProTerra development water plan augmented
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 18: Board receives offer to buy Station 3
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 19: New meeting location starts in January
- Community Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting, Nov. 1: Work now to achieve a fire-adapted community
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Nov. 14: 2015 budget approved
- NEPCO, Nov. 22: County projects, budget outlook outlined
- Woodmoor Improvement Associate Board of Directors, Nov. 10: 2015 budget has small dues increase and emergency fund
- Tri-Lakes Economic Develop Corporation Annual State of the Region, Nov. 20: Efforts to improve business outlook
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great gift books for children
- Art Matters: Pop-ups and pleasures: gifts in art
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 20:
Jedediah Smith, early mountain man
- Snapshots of Our Community
- December library events: Families invited to Cookies and Crafts
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer High School math teacher named Colorado Teacher
of the Year
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct 9:
Town retains ban on recreational marijuana sales
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 16:
10 percent increase in water rates proposed
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 16:
Draft 2015 budget reviewed
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 14:
New state discharge permit still not issued
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8:
RV storage and Village Center at Woodmoor plans approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 6:
Police officer position added
- Tri-Lakes Fire Protection District, Oct. 22:
New deputy fire chief
sworn in
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 14:
Truancy policies, academic standards reviewed
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 16:
Board considers policy changes, recognizes staff and Teacher of the Year
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 22:
Insurance concerns, updated documents
- October 2014 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Legal marijuana deters illegal market
- Vote yes for retail marijuana to move forward
- Vote yes for parks
- Legal marijuana sales revenue needed
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Noteworthy books from the Fall Discovery Show
- HANG - High Altitude Natural Gardens: Deadly weeds and their autumn seeds
- Art Matters:
Art, lighting and the daily impact on us
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Library events for November: Dress up for Prince and Princess Day
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 18:
The first sheriff of El Paso County
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Nine named to D-38 Hall of Fame
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2:
Stormwater drainage fee set for ballot
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Sept. 17: Board updates drug and alcohol policy, discusses changes in assessments
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Accountability Advisory Committee, Sept. 9: Vision statement in the works;
new staff evaluations described
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 23: BOCC regains Office of Emergency Management from Sheriff’s Office
- El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn’s Town Hall Meeting, Sept. 27: Talking about traffic and weeds with County Commissioner Glenn
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 16:
Community invited to open house Oct. 4
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 24:
Draft budget presented; fee to be assessed on Palmer Lake
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 2: 20-year water master plan approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 11: Audit gives town highest rating
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 9: New discharge permit delayed again
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 18 Record renewable water year reported
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 18:
Draft 2015 budget predicts rise in costs
- Forest View Acres Water District, Sept. 25:
Board approves new water meters
- Woodmoor Improvement Associate Board of Directors, Sept. 24: Board considers impact of proposed stormwater fees
- September 2014 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: A variety of new fall books
- HANG - High Altitude Natural Gardens: Local fall and winter gardening
- Art Matters: To your health: Fine art is good medicine
- Snapshots of Our Community
- October library events: Books, pumpkins, and Halloween
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 18: Sleuth tells history of maligned local businessman
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Miguel Dakota
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, August 12:
Phosphate removal cost increases to $2.87 million
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 27:
Chief presents mill levy increase option to balance budget
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 18:
Residents speak up about bulk water station and noxious weeds
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 4:
Vistas at Jackson Creek Filing 2 re-approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, August 14:
Accusations of police harassment made
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 21:
Proposed regional reclamation facility cost is $44 million
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20:
Timeline of tasks shows work to be done before 2018
deadline
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 19:
Firefighters return from deployment to California
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 21:
Roof, playground projects progress
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 27:
Humane Society’s dog complaint process explained
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 21:
Computer programs enhance ancestry search
- HANG: Harvest time and the importance of fall for soil life
- Art Matters: Using art pieces for effect where you live and work
- Snapshots of Our Community
- September library events: Free tutoring programs begin
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore
- August 2014 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community:
Common Core confusion
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, July 21: Trails End residents protest bulk water fill station issues
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20: Wastewater operations will be joined with Donala; election moved to 2016
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 10: Certification required for mitigation reimbursements
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, July 10: Consultant gets OK to move ahead
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 2013: district audit approved
- July 4th Snapshots of Our Community - I
- Monument Sanitation District, July 17: District receives $20,940 state grant reimbursement
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 25: Improving the taste, smell of summer lake water
- Forest View Acres Water District, July 24: Board votes to improve infrastructure
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 23: District will evaluate its need for space
- Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department Future Committee, July 19: fire protection
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 15: Fire protection rating improves
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 23: Vice president’s replacement approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 25: Board approves replat of Dunes property, modifies late fees
- NEPCO, July 12: Attorney discusses HOA responsibilities, new legislation
- June & July 2014 Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Cover s at Covered Treasures Bookstore
- High altitude natural gardens near harvest
- Art Matters: Get rich quick is for real
- July 4th Snapshots of Our Community - II
- August library events: Reading program drew more than 2,000
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, June 2: Lake of the Rockies rezone, replat, and final site plan approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 12: Recreational marijuana issue sparks conflict
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 16: Stormwater task force briefing gets cool reception
- Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, June 5:
Retail marijuana discussion continues
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 19: Water agreement with Springs utilities approved
- Triview water rights purchase, mouse permit finalized
- Monument Sanitation District, June 19: District, Tri-Lakes facility audits for 2013 approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 12: District hopes to improve communication
- Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s Future, June 7: Committee explains problems, provides options and solicits community input
- Donald Wescott Fire Department District, June 17: 2013 audit given clean bill of health
- PLHS gives presentation on fires, Revolutionary War
- My house is on fire; now what?
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 19: Board approves new curricula, budget
- Board of County Commissioners, June 17, 19: Embattled sheriff disputes accusations
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrating Colorado
- HANG - High Altitude Natural Gardens: Plant warmer-season vegetables in July
- Art Matters: Art group honors four; sculptures installed
- Snapshots of Our Community
- June and July library events: Great participation in Summer Reading
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
- OCN Needs You
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education May 15: Board appoints director of curriculum, finalizes budget
- Palmer Lake Town Council May 8: Medical Marajuana Zoning Talks Continue
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, May 6: Year-end reports summarized; new superintendent introduced
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 5: Potential county stormwater fee ballot item discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 19: Triview a step closer to water ownership
- Monument Planning Commission, May 14: Landscaping restriction, Lake of Rockies rezoning approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 13: Shaffer nominated for Manager of the Year
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, May 13: Planning and design of phosphorus equipment underway
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District voters approve TABOR waiver for state grant
- Monument Sanitation District, May 15: New directors sworn in
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 15: Three directors sworn in for four more years
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 20: Summer Safety Fair set for June 14
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 28: District considers merger options
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, May 13: 2014 budget amended
- Academy announces efforts to reduce flight noise
- Board of County Commissioners, May 27 and 29: Recent votes on Misty Acres, marijuana clubs and Maketa
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), May 10: Fire marshal urges homeowners groups to embrace Firewise
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 28: Great American Cleanup on June 7; Firewise event June 21
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The Magic of Fiction
- HANG—High Altitude Natural Gardens: Gardening heats up in June
- Art Matters: Make your “staycation” with local art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- June library events: Summer programs kickoff
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15: Maggie went west for the cure
- Our Community Notices
- Parting Shots
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 10: New council members seated; marijuana amendment tabled
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, April 23: Beseau promoted; water rates explained
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 10: JV Ranch purchase explained
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, April 8: Bids to be sought for storage building construction
- Monument Sanitation District, April 17: Outgoing directors’ service recognized
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 17: Board opposes “public trust initiative” ballot issue
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 7: Newly elected mayor and board members sworn in
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 21: Child abuse prevention effort supported
- Monument Planning Commission, April 9: Code amendments approved; landscaping proposal tabled
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 17: District will take over high school free lunch program
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 8: Most requirements met or exceeded
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 12: Firefighters help district residents with fire mitigation
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore: Children’s love affair with books
- HANG—High Altitude Natural Gardens: Garden group learns about protecting soil
- Art Matters: Make your own art and memories
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Wildfire prevention class, May 7
- May library events: Transition time this month
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 8: Palmer Lake Star gets its night
- Our Community Notices
- Parting Shots
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- Lewis-Palmer D 38 Board of Education, March 20: New superintendent aboard; debt retirement approved
- April 1 Election Results: Palmer Lake recreational marijuana ballot issue defeated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 13: New fire chief sworn in; fire mitigation grant application submitted
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, March 18: Head of state school board group urges overhaul of funding process
- D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, March 12: Calming test-taking anxiety
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 3: Volleyball facility, Creekside commercial development plans approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 17: Five continuing engineering services contracts approved
- Forest View Acres Water District, March 27: Forest View Acres Water District receives $300,000 grant
- Tri-Lake Facility Joint Use Committee, March 11: Changes in nutrient reporting increase costs
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 13: Purchase of JV Ranch water rights approved
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, March 19: Without survey results, new treatment action remains on hold
- Monument Sanitation District, March 20: Digital lift station control systems installed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 18: For now, merger talks on hold
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations, March 8: Homeowners have outlet for HOA complaints
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 26: New board members welcomed; coyote and burglary problems reviewed
- Woodmoor coyote concerns addressed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, March 26: Woodmoor Drive traffic problems
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore: Spotlight on local authors
- HANG—High Altitude Natural Gardens
- Art Matters: Spring and summer outdoor art fun
- Snapshots of Our Community
- March and April library events: Summer volunteers sought
- Doctor was leader in tuberculosis treatment
- Our Community Notices
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- Tri-Lakes area celebrates senior center renovations
- Gratifying response to OCN message
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 13:
Election set for April 1, Vaile house now for sale
- Palmer Lake town meeting, Feb. 15:
Trustees see need for new Fire Department facility
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Feb. 19:
More questions about proposed gun range
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 3:
Two recognized for contributions to town
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 18:
Discussion of changes in sidewalk repair ordinance continues
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 12:
Volleyball club expansion, commercial development approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board, Feb. 18:
Longtime resident named to board vacancy
- Black Forest will merge with Wescott as a fire authority
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District, Feb. 11:
Lake of the Rockies inclusion approved
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 11:
State Senate bill threatens steep increases in permit fees
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 20:
District parking spaces on Washington Street preserved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18:
Donala board rejects plan for golf course purchase
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 20:
Board points out loss of local control and unfunded mandates
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 11:
Four more Unified Improvement Plans reviewed
- Top Weather Events of 2013
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Noteworthy new releases
- Art Matters:
Public art supports your community every day of the year
- Snapshots of Our Community
- February and March library events:
Adult reading program draws hundreds
- The rise and fall of Tri-Lakes ice production
- Our Community Notices
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- An important message for our readers
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 9: April ballot:
trustees, mayor, and recreational marijuana
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Jan. 15:
Gun range
proposed for Palmer Lake
- Fire mitigation, marijuana issues discussed at Palmer Lake
town meeting
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 6: Renewable
water source investigation tabled
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 21: Water
consultant contract approved
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 15:
First
steps taken toward connection option with CSU
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 16:
Pueblo
Reservoir renewable water storage contract approved
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 16:
Superintendent search progresses
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 14:
High schools present Unified Improvement Plans
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Jan. 15:
Family, school, community partnering training offered
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community
Organizations, Jan. 11: HOAs advised to prepare for disasters
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan.
22: Fire mitigation, mail thefts reviewed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting,
Jan. 27: Fire prevention, emergency response among priorities
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Winter sports
- Art Matters: This winter, take it easel!
- Snapshots of Our Community
- January and February library events
- Historical Society names officers, directors
- Our Community Notices
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 9 and 19:
Board prepares for superintendent search, appoints Hawkins to fill board
vacancy
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Dec. 10:
Committee learns of its responsibilities in assessing school performance
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 4:
Average $8,000 raises approved for five top positions
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 3:
2014 budget approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 5:
2014
budget approved
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 10:
JUC
approves 2014 budget
- Monument Sanitation District special meeting, Dec. 10:
Revenue bond resolution approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 19:
2014 budget
approved; revenue bond changed to revenue loan
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 18:
District poised to begin work to meet new treatment regulations
- Former partner no longer affiliated with country club
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 16: Liquor license
approved for DeVine Restaurant
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11:
Expansion
plans approved for MVEA, animal clinic
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 17:
Single-family homes might replace patio homes in Vista Ridge plan
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 12: Funds for 2014
budget formally appropriated
- Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 10: Commissioners
approve some code changes requested by fire districts
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Dec.
18: 2013 achievements recalled, membership meeting set
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Taking care of No. 1 in 2014
- Art Matters:
Art: the many benefits to each person
- Snapshots of Our Community
- December and January library events
- Our Community Notices
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- Star Lighting Chili Dinner
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board Education, Nov. 14 and
21: Superintendent resigns; search begins
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Nov. 12: Thoughts on a failed election effort
- D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, Nov.
13: Ideas for including all children
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov.
19: Two win honor for heroics
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
Nov. 13: Revenues remain higher than estimates
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 12:
JUC approves 2014 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov.
14: Manager says rates must increase
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 21: $400,000 in revenue bonds approved for new equipment
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 4: Code
amendment on chickens placed on back burner
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 18: Code amendment on chickens deferred again
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 2: Town
to allow up to six chickens per home; 2014 budget approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13: Health Village site plan approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 7: Budgets
for 2014 approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Nov. 20: Board approves 2014 budget with dues increase
- NEPCO, Nov. 9: Fires, floods, and recovery
are "the new normal"
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Last-minute gift ideas
- Art Matters: Artists: resilient,
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- Snapshots of Our Community
- November and December library events
- Our Community Notices
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- Creepy Crawl 5k and Fun Run YMCA fundraiser
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Oct. 23: YMCA healthcare building plan approved
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 17:
Safety council makes recommendations
- Lewis Palmer School District Accountability
Advisory Committee, Oct. 8: Committee learns about Palmer Lake
Elementary, discusses ballot issues
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct.
15: Newer fire code approved with local amendments
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
Oct. 23: D-38 teachers designated as first responders
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 8:
JUC will seek new discharge permit, with conditions
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct.
10: District repairs leaks
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 16:
New permit signals start of big changes for district
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 17:
2014 budget hearing scheduled for Dec. 5
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 17: $1.08 million grant contract approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 7:
Dominowski named Citizen of the Year
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 21:
Officer Melikian sworn in
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9:
Chicken-keeping permits recommended
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10: Revenue shortfall threatens budget
- Tri-Lakes Economic Development Corp. State of
the Region, Oct. 2: Efforts to bolster regional economy
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 1
and 22: Variance approved for Tri-Lakes business
- North Gate under I-25 reopens with
roundabouts
- October Weather Wrap
- Letter to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Favorites from the book trade show
- Art Matters: A portrait of picture framing
as art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- October and November library events
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 19:
The tale of the Douglas County ghost
- Our Community Notices
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- Five recognized for contributions to D-38
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept.
19: Board backs plan for spending if MLO succeeds
- Lewis-Palmer District Accountability
Advisory Committee, Sept. 10: Superintendent’s year-end review; changes
in teacher evaluation
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Special Education
Advisory Committee, Sept. 11: Technological advances assist students
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
board, Sept. 17: Two 2014 budgets prepared
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, Sept. 25: District awaits sheriff’s response on coordination
effort
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee,
Sept. 10: State approves plans for use of $1.08 million in grants
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District,
Sept. 12: Water loss investigation continues
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Aug.
21 and Sept. 18: District expected to be debt-free "for a day or two"
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept.
19: Residential water rates will rise 20 percent in 2014
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 26: Ready for TABOR waiver election
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 3: Police retirements, promotion, and awards announced
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 23:
2012 audit approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 11:
Smaller side setbacks approved for Promontory Pointe lots
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 12: Moratorium on marijuana issue; voters to decide in April
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation
Authority, Sept. 26: Formula changed for calculating taxes
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners,
Sept. 24: Roller Coaster property rezoning request denied
- NEPCO, Sept. 14: County official
details planned roadwork
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Sept. 25: Future of country club, YMCA’s plans discussed
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Gifting with books
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Barn
owls
- Art Matters: Art in any season:
Celebrate for yourself!
- Snapshots of Our Community
- September and October library events:
Reading programs and Halloween activities
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September
19: The Colorado steel industry
- Our Community Notices
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education,
Aug. 22: Board examines funding, enrollment, and ballot measure
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board, Aug. 20:
Outdated county fire codes discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District board, Aug. 28:
Tax revenue continues to rise more than expected
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 13:
TABOR waiver elections necessary for nutrient grants
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 15:
Election agreement with county approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 3:
TABOR election question certified
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15:
Office manager Sipes retires
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 5:
Board restricts trustees’ employment by town
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug.19:
Revised wording for dual office holding rules approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 14:
Code changes approved;
chicken-keeping issue delayed
- Palmer Lake Liquor Licensing and Medical Marijuana Authority and
Combined Workshop and Town Council meeting, Aug. 8:
Retail sale of recreational marijuana prohibited
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 28:
School district ballot initiative explained
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Autumn adventures
- Motorists should take extra care in migration season
- Art Matters:
Art as home remedy
- Snapshots of Our Community
- August and September library events
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 18:
A history of Pikes Peak through postcards
- Special Events and Notices
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education,
July 26: Voters to decide $4.5 million ballot measure
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, July 24: Black Forest Fire coordination called ineffective
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection
District, July 16: Wildfire mitigation work continues
- Tri-Lakes wastewater plant awarded $1
million state grant
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee,
July 9: Tetra Tech to revise study plan
- Donala Water and Sanitation District,
July 18: Pueblo Reservoir storage issues resolved with help from CSU
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 15:
Seven disbursements over $5,000 approved
- Monument Planning Commission, July
12: Changes in cell phone tower laws approved
- Palmer Lake Liquor Licensing and
Medical Marijuana Authority and Combined Workshop and Town Council Meeting,
July 2: Committee will advise council on marijuana issue
- Palmer Lake debates recreational marijuana
options
- NEPCO, July 13: New laws expected
to increase HOA costs
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board
of Directors, July 24: Fire mitigation efforts continue
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Books that help develop a love of reading
- Local beekeepers share important buzz on
honeybees
- Art Matters: The citizen artist:
making art that is relevant to our lives
- Snapshots of Our Community
- July and August library events: Party celebrates summer reading program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July
18: Museum a treasure of mining history
- Special Events and Notices
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- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting,
June 26: Board discusses fire concerns
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 20:
Board passes 2013-14 budget, celebrates achievements
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June
18: The Black Forest Fire fight
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
June 26: Grant used to buy vehicle
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, June 11:
Study plan for nutrient compliance grant to be revised
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 20:
Water loss investigated
- Monument Sanitation District, June 20: Limited TABOR waiver election approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20:
Petersen takes over as manager
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 3: Smith
promoted to town manager
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 17: Town
fireworks canceled, but parade and street fair are not
- Monument Board of Adjustment, May 30: Rule
for RV parking upheld
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, June 19:
Room at the inn for developmentally disabled?
- Board of County Commissioners, May 28:
Misty Acres subdivision replat approved
- County OKs transfer of Monument Hill Country
Club liquor license
- County forms recovery committee for Black Forest
Fire
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Paperbacks for summer reading
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Eastern
kingbird: Tyrannus tyrannus
- Art Matters: Public art adds to love of
place
- Snapshots of Our Community
- June and July library events: Summer
reading is in full swing
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 20: Chief Manitou, a one-man tourist attraction
- Special Events and Notices
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May
16: Need cited for more teachers and student support
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability
Advisory Committee, May 7: Allocations proposed for expected budget
increase
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Special Education
Advisory Council, May 8: Superintendent, council look for ways to
improve transitions
- Hotshots’ fire safety advice
- Preparing for a wildfire in
Woodmoor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, May 22: Board discusses recreational use around Lake Woodmoor
- Work now to save lives and property from
wildfires
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District,
May 21: Wescott to discuss "relationships" with Black Forest district
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, May 22: Unexpectedly higher rates of tax money
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District,
May 9: Woodmoor board adopts new irrigation rate
- Academy Water and Sanitation District,
May 15: Grant money would go toward protecting wellhead
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May
16: General manager’s upcoming retirement honored
- Monument Sanitation District, May 16: Board approves financing policy for customer pipe repairs
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee,
May 21: Draft 2012 audit approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 6: LPHS boys’ state champion basketball team recognized
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 20:
Town to contribute to regional water study
- El Paso County Town Hall Meeting, May 2:
Sheriff attacks new state gun laws
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation
Authority, May 10: West Baptist Road planning progresses, but funding
issue remains
- Brookmoor Estates, county pursue
solution to intersection issue
- Public comments sought on oil and gas
development
- Two Village Center metro district
board members face potential recall elections
- NEPCO meeting, May 11: Saving water
takes landscape planning
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Get outdoors!
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Bullock’s oriole:
Icterus bullockii
- Art Matters: Plein air is the art of
being outdoors
- May and June library news: Teen
volunteers assist library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 16:
The icehouse phenomenon
- Special Events and Notices
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- Colin Hay entertains capacity crowd at TLCA
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners,
April 18: Doewood Drive name will remain
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 18:
Board recognizes student achievements, approves actions for the coming
year
- Lewis-Palmer District Accountability Advisory
Committee, April 11: District improvement plan detailed
- Lewis-Palmer Special Education Advisory Council,
April 10: Group prepares for Extended School Year instruction
- Donald Wescott FPD, April 16: Extra
principal loan payment approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD, April 24: New fire
chief to be sworn in May 13
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 12:
Water rate increase proposals rejected as enterprise fund losses continue
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 9:
Water and wastewater rates increased
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, April 16:
Action on grant application recommended
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April
11: Irrigation rate structure analysis authorized
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18:
Vialpando named employee of the quarter
- Monument Sanitation District, April 18: State
grants expected for nutrient treatment equipment
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, April 29:
State hearings in June will impact discharge into Smith Creek
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 1: New
downtown directional signs proposed
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 15: May
5 recreational bike ride approved
- Monument Planning Commission, April 10: Landscaping and temporary sign codes amended
- Palmer Lake Combined Workshop and Town Council,
April 11: Watering restrictions in works
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, April 24: Board discusses new management of golf course
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Bring on the bestsellers
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern flicker:
Colaptes auratus
- Art Matters: Plenty of art to enjoy
during May
- Snapshots of Our Community
- April and May library news: Meet some
ducks at the library
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, April
11: Company’s products curb coal pollution
- Colorado State Historical Site Certificate
presented to the town
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18:
The legend of Baby Doe Tabor
- Special Events and Notices
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- Families explore marvels of electricity at
museum
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners,
March 12: County OKs possible litigation against Brookmoor HOA
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District,
March 14: District hunts for possible water leaks, discusses country
club issue
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, March
12: Long-range planning study approved
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, March
20: Rate increase contemplated
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March
21: New water infrastructure study recommended
- Monument Sanitation District, March 21: District to pursue state nutrient grant funding
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, Feb. 27: Expenses slightly under budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, March 12 and 13: New fire chief selected
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, March 27: New fire chief to be sworn in May 13
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District,
March 19: Fire mitigation continues
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March
21: Board discusses budget progress, successes in district
- District Accountability Advisory Committee,
March 12: Committee reviews improvement plans, budget matters
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 11: Beacon Lite Assisted Living Center approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 18: Merchants group shows leadership in town events
- Monument Planning Commission, March 13: Promontory Pointe replat site plan amendment approved
- Palmer Lake Liquor Licensing and Medical
Marijuana Authority and Combined Workshop and Town Council meeting, March 5:
Water restrictions possible
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, March 27: Board considers updating files, OKs Barn
improvements
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Spotlight on local authors
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Double-crested cormorant
- Art Matters: Art for peace: Kilim
weavings that save lives
- Snapshots of Our Community
- What are your emergency plans?
- March and April library events: Monument Library hours will change beginning in April
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, March 21:
Women who fought as men in the Civil War
- Special Events and Notices
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- Firefighter and paramedic
graduates honored
- El Paso Board of County
Commissioners, Feb. 19: Developer given more time on hazardous
intersection issue
- Monument Planning Commission,
Feb. 13: Senior living facility approved
- Monument Board of Trustees,
Feb. 4: Fourth of July fireworks will move to Monument Lake
- Monument Board of Trustees,
Feb. 19: I-25 expansion details discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District,
Feb. 12: District moving to Jackson Creek Commerce Center
- Donala Water and Sanitation
District, Feb. 21: PPRWA to reconsider water quality sponsorship
- Monument Sanitation District,
Feb. 21: Madison appointed to board vacancy
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire
Protection District special meeting, Feb. 14: $200,000 note approved to
bridge budget gap
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection
District, Feb.19: New paramedic sworn in
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38
Board of Education, Feb. 21: Growth in student numbers expected to
continue
- District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Feb. 12: Principals present student improvement plans
- Special Education Advisory
Committee, Feb. 13: Committee learns of physical education opportunities
- Baptist Road Rural
Transportation Authority, Feb. 8: West Baptist Road improvements
progressing
- Woodmoor Improvement Association
Board of Directors, Feb. 27: WIA to stress fire safety in 2013
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the
Covered Treasures Bookstore: Women in the writing world
- Bird Watch on the Palmer
Divide: Illustrating birds
- Art Matters: Follow your
joy, learn to make what’s on your mind
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Build relationships for
effective emergency planning
- February and March library
events
- Special Events and Notices
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- 135 participate in Wounded Warrior fishing
tournament
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 7: Marijuana ordinances approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 15: Town manager
resigns
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 22: Treasurer appointed as interim town manager
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 9: Sundance Studio expansion approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 10: Medical
marijuana dispensary license transferred
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 8:
Facility running smoothly
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 8: 2013
landscape master plan approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 14:
Water resource issues discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 17:
Brown Ranch exclusion approved; plant operator honored
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 17: Director’s resignation accepted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan.
15: Calls up 29 percent in 2012
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
Jan. 23: Final 2012 expenditures within 1
percent of budget
- Lewis Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 17: Preschool and teacher receive recognition
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan.
15: Committee to assist personnel evaluation
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Jan. 16:
More suggestions on transition practices
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Jan. 23: Two officials thanked for service
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual
Membership Meeting, Jan. 28: Fire safety a priority for 2013
- Tri-Lakes Economic Development Corp., Jan. 9:
Medical tourism industry incentives proposed
- January Weather Wrap
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Happy healthy Heart Month
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: The Great
Pikes Peak Birding Trail
- Art Matters: What does art really do?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 17: Historical Society introduces new board members
- January and February library events
- Special Events and Notices
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- HAP receives $4,000 grant from Tri-Lakes Women’s
Club
- Palmer Lake Town Council,
Dec. 6: 2013 budget, includes pay raises
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners,
Dec. 20: County delays decision on hazardous intersection
- Lewis-Palmer School District Board of
Education, Dec. 20: In wake of Connecticut shootings, board approves
formation of safety council
- District Accountability Advisory Committee,
Dec. 11: Committee hears about Bear Creek Elementary, plans for mill
levy override
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Dec.
12: Changes to transition process suggested
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec.
6: New 2013 rates and budget approved
- Tri-Lakes Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec.
11: 2013 budget approved, including master plan study
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11: 2013 budget approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec.
14: 2013 budget approved
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Dec.
19: Board works to finalize well easements
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 20: 2013 district budget approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 3: Three planning commissioners reappointed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 17: 2013 budget and appropriation approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District,
Dec. 4: Fire district’s 2013 budget and appropriation approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, Dec. 5: Shirk elected board president
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District special meeting, Dec. 12: Battalion Chief Jack named interim
fire chief
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 28 and
Dec. 19: Arrests made in break-ins
- December Weather Wrap
- Top weather events of 2012
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Blockbuster books of 2012
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern pygmy owl
- Art Matters: The arts: Attaching head to
hand
- Snapshots of Our Community
- December and January library events
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Dec.
28: Burros mingle at museum
- Special Events and Notices
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 8: Higher water rates proposed
- Police chief’s contract not renewed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, Nov. 14: Director presents his fire chief criteria
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
Board, Nov. 13: 2013 pension budget approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 15: Monthly fee to rise to $30
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District,
Nov. 8: Increases in wastewater rate, tap fees proposed
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Nov. 13:
2013 budget with 10-year master plan study approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 13:
Former district manager threatens suit
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 5:
Christmas tree light rental approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 9:
Dominguez selected for reappointment as trustee
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 19:
Santa on Patrol donations requested for Dec. 15 event
- Robbery suspect sought
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 14:
Parking, public notice code amendments approved
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of
Education, Nov. 15: Board signs agreement with Kiwanis; changes high
school social studies curriculum
- District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Nov. 13: Palmer Ridge High School overview
- Special Education Advisory Committee,
Nov. 14: Superintendent describes district’s achievements, challenges
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation
Authority, Nov. 9: 2012 budget amended; 2013 budget approved
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community:
Thanks from Tri-Lakes Women’s Club
- Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Great gifts for grownups
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Brown creeper:
Certhia americana
- Art Matters: Make warm memories every
week this December
- Snapshots of Our Community
- November and December library events:
Enjoy harp music and meet Santa at the library
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Nov.
8: Uranium workers as victims of the Cold War
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 15:
Early weapons in the Colorado Territory
- Special Events and Notices
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- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District special
meeting, Oct. 8: Tax measure left off county election sheet
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct 24:
New shift schedule proposed
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 16: New
firefighter sworn in
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Fee increase
options discussed
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Oct. 9: 10-year master
plan approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 9: Handling of
consent items and Sanctuary Pointe lot discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 11:
Identifying wildfire defensible zones
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18:
Tanja
Smith named employee of the quarter
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 18:
Board acknowledges grants from Tri-Lakes Women’s Club; sees progress on food
service
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 9:
Kilmer Elementary overview
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Oct. 3:
Director
gives overview
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 15: Retiring police
officer honored for 34 years of service
- County engineer rejects developer’s plan to improve
Brookmoor entrance visibility
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Falling in love with books
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Hawk migration
- Art Matters: Taking that first step to creativity
- Snapshots of Our Community
- October and November library events: Intergenerational tea a big hit
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 18:
Tracking
the history of local railroads
- Special Events and Notices
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- Labor Day Parade, Street Fair honor first
responders
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 20:
Water rates expected to increase annually for at least a decade
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD special meeting,
Sept. 4: Ballot wording approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD special meeting,
Sept. 11: Plans defined in case tax increase fails
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD regular meeting,
Sept. 26: Shirk appointed to FPD board
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept.
18: Audit shows "clean" 2011 budget
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 5:
Old agreement reviewed
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11: Outsourcing of financial reporting proposed
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Sept. 11: Pilot
plant could be delayed to save costs
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 13:
Wildfire water protection defenses pursued
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 20: 2013
fee increase options considered
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Sept.
20: Board approves budget changes, hears status reports
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Sept.
11: New chair and liaison welcomed; priorities set
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 4: Police Officer Jacob sworn in
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 17:
Water rate increase options proposed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 1: 2012
budget restatement approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 12:
Temporary uses code updated
- Brookmoor Estates special homeowners
meeting, Sept. 9: Gate, wall issues draw concern in Brookmoor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Sept. 26: Fire district presents information on ballot measure
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Hot off the presses: fantastic fall books
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Forster’s
tern: Sterna forsteri
- Art Matters: Art and beating the winter blues
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Secrets of Black Forest giants
- September and October library events:
All
Pikes Peak Reads the focus of many programs
- Special Events and Notices
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- 911 Rescue 4 visits Tri-Lakes
- A Perspective on Our Community: Controversy
surrounds fire protection district board’s recent actions
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 22:
Pocock resigns, cites health reasons
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 21:
Wescott board looks inward after joint operation talks end
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 9:
Woodmoor residents urged to mitigate fire danger
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Aug. 14: Higher projected
operating costs confirmed
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 16: Draft 2013 budget
shows cost increases
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 14: District manager
settlement agreement approved again
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 16:
Investments on track while water demand soars
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 16:
School
year begins on positive note
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 6: Expansion plans
approved for two businesses
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 20: Mitigation
stressed after Waldo Canyon Fire
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 9: Group explores
vacating Lucretia Vaile house
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Aug. 10:
Road use fee lowered for Big R
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug.
22: Fire prevention remains a major concern
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Enticing battle books
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Eared grebe:
Podicepts negricollis
- Art Matters: Front Range artists live and in color—and
in the movies
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Palmer Lake Historical Society,
Aug. 16: Specialists describe restoring old ranch equipment
- August and September library
events: All Pikes Peak Reads addresses emergency preparedness
- Special Events and Notices
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- Palmer Lake Historical Society sponsors
powwow, July 21
- Could your home be saved during a forest
fire?
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD meeting, July
5: Pocock says "Recall everybody"
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD meeting, July
25: Union questions motives of two board members
- Local fire marshal describes Waldo Canyon experience
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 11:
June meeting held after postponement for wildfire
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Pension
Board, July 11: Pension fund remains sound
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 24:
Property tax revenues exceed projections
- Palmer Lake residents urged to mitigate fire danger
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, July 10: New officers
elected
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 10:
Steve
Remington’s role clarified as "unpaid advisor"
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 31:
Valerie
Remington selected district manager
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 12:
District’s emergency fire procedure discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18:
Financial advisor defends bond issue arrangements
- Monument Sanitation District, July 19: 2011 audit
approved; new water treatment funding sought
- Direction 38 forum examines importance of teacher quality
and assessment
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 16: Tri-Lakes
Views receives Jim Moore Award
- Monument Planning Commission, July 11: Storage
business improvements approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 12: Trail
maintenance, low lake water examined
- A Perspective on Our Community: Palmer Lake water
issues: A note to our citizens
- A Perspective on Our Community: Highway 105
improvements moving forward
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July
25: Residents show renewed interest in fire mitigation efforts
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Colorado’s great outdoors
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Blue-gray
gnatcatcher: Poliopitla caerulea
- Art Matters: Celebrate Colorado in the Tri-Lakes
area
- Local artist receives commission for 23 frescos at
national monument
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Garden Club considers ways to share its harvest
- July and August Library Events
- Special Events and Notices
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- Wescott Safety Fair June 2 spreads awareness
- Tribal Expo and Indian Market one of few July 4th events
held
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD special meeting, June 12:
Fire Chief Denboske fired; no reason given
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District
special meeting, June 4: Fire Chief Denboske placed on administrative
leave
- School District 38 Board of Education, June 21:
2012-13 budget approved, including pay increase
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 6:
Board faces tough wastewater decision
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, June 12: Final
nutrient regulations adopted
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 12:
Residents take advantage of public comment opportunity
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 19:
Former
board member’s wife interviewed for district manager position
- Woodmoor Water
and Sanitation District, June 14: Taylor nominated for SDA award
- Monument Sanitation District, June 21: 2011 audit
approved; new water treatment funding sought
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 21:
Board adopts public comment policy
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 4: Pikes Peak
Rodeo presentation piques interest
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 18: 2011 audit
accepted
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 14: Police officers
converted to individual contract status; fireworks canceled; water crisis
developing
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
June 27: Covenants eased during fire emergency
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Mysteries, mysteries, and more mysteries
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Colorado Birding
Trail
- Art Matters: Putting imagination to materials
- Snapshots of Our Community
- MVEA elects three directors
- Community Garden members want to unite gardeners
- June and July library events: Summer reading
program is in full swing
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 17: Historical
Society, families celebrate Father’s Day
- Special Events and Notices
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- Monument Art Hop opens for the season, May 17
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District
special board meeting, May 8: Fire district launches investigation
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May
23: Sibell calls investigation of personnel a "witch hunt"
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 23: Two
directors, new firefighter sworn in
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, May 8: Looper’s
nutrients bill killed in State Senate
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 8: Residents
request upgrade of greenway; audit approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 10:
New
board member sworn in
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 17:
Three
board members sworn in; water reclamation study summarized
- Monument Sanitation District, May 17: New directors
sworn in; nutrients decision set for June 11
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, May
17: Wilson resigns from D-38 board
- Lewis-Palmer District Accountability Advisory
Committee, May 8: Committee receives update on Exceptional Student
Services
- Lewis-Palmer Special Education Advisory Council, May 9:
Learning profiles assist students in transition
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 7: State
champion Lewis-Palmer basketball team recognized
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 21: Two Monument
Police Department awards presented
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 10: Fire chief will
leave department
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, May 16: Plans for
storage facility expansion accepted
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Celebrating Female Authors
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Brown-headed
cowbird: Molothrus ater
- Art Matters: Sculpture bliss and a big thank you to
Tri-Lakes Views
- Snapshots of Our Community
- May and June library events: Many events in
June—and get ready for Summer Reading
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 17: Historian
depicts early life on Palmer Divide
- Special Events and Notices
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- New Palmer Lake mayor and trustees sworn in
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, April 10: New
nutrient treatment equipment could cost $15 million or more
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 10: Water
system update presented
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12:
Impact of new nutrient regulations discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 19:
May
8 election to fill three openings on five-member board
- Donala election candidate
statements
- Monument Sanitation District, April 19: Strategy for
legislative intervention on tighter nutrient regulations discussed
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, May 2:
Couple’s exclusion petition approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 16: Comcast
agreement amended to match Century Link’s
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 25:
Transition to operating two stations full time continues
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April
25: District audit keeps getting better, auditor says
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 19:
Board
approves new middle school principal
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 10:
Overall academic achievement exceeds requirements
- Regional quality of life concerns summarized
- Expert provides update on local economy
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
April 25: Chipping Day, cleanup event scheduled
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Go west, readers, go west!
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Mountain plover
- Art Matters: Oil and acrylic paintings are both
popular choices
- Snapshots of Our Community
- April and May library events
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 19:
Early
trails laid groundwork for I-25, I-70
- Special Events and Notices
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- Donald Wescott FPD holds grand opening of Shamrock
Ranch Station
- Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, March
12-14: Lengthy nutrients hearings end with new regulations
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15:
Bus
fee approved
- DAAC urged to inform public about previous budget cuts
- Special Education Advisory Council, March 14:
Transition program assists older students
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 21:
Benefits of sprinkler systems detailed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March
28: Pocock says mill levy increase might be necessary
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8:
Vacant lot fee retained
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board
Candidate Statements
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 13:
Board
reviews concerns about water distribution system
- Triview Metropolitan District Special Meeting, March
22: Homebuilder reassured enough water will be available this summer
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 15:
May
8 election draws six candidates vying for three board openings
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, April 4:
Draft report suggests options for meeting new rules
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 5: Trustee
ballot lineup set
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 19: RV
residential parking ordinance approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 2: New town
clerk and police officer sworn in
- April 3 Monument Election Results
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 8: Election
canceled due to lack of nominees
- Community shows support for ranch open space plan
- Changes coming soon to Fox Run Park
- WIA forestry activity increases with the season
- Nonprofit groups can benefit from unpaid interns
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Spotlight on local authors
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern goshawk:
Accipiter gentilis
- Art Matters: A taste of art uncorked—the current
U.S. art rage
- Snapshots of Our Community
- March and April library events: Spring break
programs popular
- Effort begins to list Palmer Lake Star on historical
registries
- Special Events and Notices
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- Snow, Feb. 3-4
- A Perspective on Our Community: Nutrients,
wastewater, and why you should care
- Majority in survey support proposed D-38 bus fee
- D-38 responds to questions about bus fee proposal
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 7:
Committee hears improvement plans for three schools
- Special Education Advisory Council, Feb. 8:
Kidpower director describes safety programs
- Panelists present perspectives on "fracking"
- Big R store rezoning approved
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Feb. 10:
Big R requests reduced road use fees
- Highway 105 corridor plans reviewed
- Commissioner Glenn cites split over oil, gas
exploration
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb.9:
Board election set for May 8
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 7: Plans for
hiring a district manager moving forward
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16:
Cost-of-service analysis shows 2011 loss of almost $900,000
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 6: New police
officer sworn in
- Palmer Lake Town Council combined workshop and regular
meeting, Feb. 9: Three business licenses approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 22:
Station 2 grand opening March 24; public invited
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 22:
Family thankful for saving home
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Feb. 22: Board sets priorities, presents award
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Creative children’s classics
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Migration and the
chimney swift
- Art Matters: Art for March: We’re taking it
personally
- Snapshots of Our Community
- February and March library events: Blues Blast
hits the right note; events added for spring break
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: 1918
Springs gang shootout recalled
- Special Events and Notices
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 19:
Superintendent Borman reviews district’s achievements and challenges
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 17:
Bus fee considered to offset budget cuts
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Jan. 18:
Committee discusses transportation fee
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 25:
2011 budget figures updated
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 25:
Expenses under budget for 2011
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Jan. 10: Wastewater
nutrient testing updated
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 10: Numerous
operational issues discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan.12:
Brookmoor requests rate variance
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 26:
Willow Creek Ranch water purchase cost district $26,397 per acre-foot
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 1:
Septic system owners welcome information
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 3: Board
approves three-month agreement with Triview
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 11: I-25
Gateway Corridor Use Plan approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 12: Town lays off
two more employees
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 31:
County OKs scaled-down oil, gas regs
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Jan. 25: 2011 spending below budget estimate
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Membership
meeting, Jan. 30: Achievements summarized; new board elected
- January Weather Wrap
- Top weather events of 2011
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Glimpses into the lives of the famous
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Ring-billed gull
- Art Matters: New art association in town
- Snapshots of Our Community
- January and February Library Events: Join the
Winter Blues Blast
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Society
introduces new board members
- Special Events and Notices
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- Yule Log tradition Dec. 11 marks the spirit of Christmas
- Town Hall meeting Nov. 12 and NEPCO meeting Nov. 19:
Local County Commissioner Glenn meets with residents
- Water court approves Donala’s use of ranch water
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8:
District prepares public relations campaign
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2012 budget
approved
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Dec. 13: Cost-sharing
procedures approved for 2012
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 15: 2012 budget
approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 21: TABOR
exemption renewal election approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 5: 2012 budget
and mill levy approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 8: 2012 budget,
water rate increase approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 7:
2012 budget approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District board,
Dec. 7: District approves 2012 budget
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec. 15:
Board hears update of homeschool enrichment program
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Dec. 13:
Prairie Winds Elementary principal gives update on school
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Dec. 14:
District receives awards but budget remains biggest challenge
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Dec. 21: Board finalizes plans for annual meeting, reorganization
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Taking care of yourself
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Steller’s jay
- Art Matters: In 2012, let’s create for ourselves
- Snapshots of Our Community
- December and January Library Events
- Special Events and Notices
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- Red Kettle Campaign
- Big R store proposed for Tri-Lakes area
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 16:
District receives Colorado Ambulance Service of the Year Award
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Nov. 17:
Board reorganizes, adopts state standards
- Lewis-Palmer District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Nov. 8: Borman gives update on D-38
- Lewis-Palmer Special Education Advisory Council, Nov.
9: Council discusses strategies for inclusion
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7: Changes in
town code approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 9:
"Human
sign" code revision approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov.16:
Kum & Go
site plan approved
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Nov. 8: 2012 budget
approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 8:
Board
asked to decide on Triview services contract
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 15:
Monument
asks board to decide on services contract by Dec. 16. Board terminates
contract with District Manager
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 10:
Board says "Multiple options" were considered in ranch purchase
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Nov. 4:
2011 budget amended; 2012 budget approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Nov. 16: Board continues election planning
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
"Magic Carpets" for children
- High Country Highlights: Consider evergreens for
your landscape
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern cardinal
- Art Matters: The red and green show—a month of
merriment
- Snapshots of Our Community
- November and December Library Events:
Year draws
to a close with crafts and festive programs
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 17:
A history
of the original Air Force Academy grounds
- Special Events and Notices
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- VFW prepares for holiday shipment of military care packages
- Woodmoor district finalizes ranch purchase
- Donala completes CSU connection, applies for $7.3 million
loan, plans water rate increases of up to 60%
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 5:
Options for meeting tougher regulations explored
- Triview Metropolitan District special meeting, Oct.
3: Triview board approves $5 increase in monthly wastewater fees
- Triview Metropolitan District special meeting, Oct.
25: $5 monthly fee increase explained
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Oct. 11: New draft discharge permit issued by state
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 3: Awards
presented to Landreth and Maggard
- Trustees hold town hall meeting Oct. 17
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 12: Two of
three town code updates approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 13: Council reviews
licensing of marijuana facility
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 28:
Three firefighters promoted to driver-engineer
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 26:
Pension board meets before regular board, learns of new revenue cut
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
Sept. 28: Impact fees to be used to cover 2012 budget shortfall
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct.
26: Sprinkler issue tabled for two years; firefighters’ pay frozen
for one year
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Oct.
20: Board finalizes Operations Advisory Committee, discusses performance
framework
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Oct. 11: Principal gives update on Lewis-Palmer Elementary
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Special Education Advisory Council,
Oct. 19: Transportation for special needs students discussed
- Partial results of the Nov. 1 election
- Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Oct. 7:
Board approves funding for Baptist Road engineering and design work
- Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 27: Willow
Springs zoning and conceptual plan approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Oct. 26: Board discusses preparations for election, capital improvements
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- High Country Highlights: Fall and winter watering
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Green-winged
teal: Anas crecca
- Art Matters: There’s art around every corner
- Women’s Club selling locally-designed Christmas
ornaments
- Snapshots of Our Community
- October and November Library Events: Come to the
library for LEGOs!
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 20:
A history
of Colorado railroads
- Special Events and Notices
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- Annual Chili Cook-Off draws crowd of more than 500
- Woodmoor district moving forward with deal for ranch water
- Donala community meeting draws almost 200, highlights
need for substantial water rate and fee increases
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 15:
District close to agreement to use ranch water, proposes water rate increases
of up to 60 percent
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 7:
New
plan addresses safety of district’s wells
- Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Sept. 13: Garage
construction postponement for one year confirmed
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 13: Promontory
Pointe water issues raised
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 23: 2012 budget
issues reviewed
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept.
15: Board stresses importance of district identity
- Parents hear about school safety plans at forum
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Sept. 13:
Committee plans Oct. 5 candidate forum
- SEAC holds resource fair
- Final 2011 education forum seeks solutions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6: Mayor Easton
presents two certificates of appreciation
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 19: Some
progress reported on funding for Trails End repairs
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Tantalizing true tales
- High Country Highlights: October garden care tips
- Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Turkey vulture:
Cathartes aura
- Art Matters: Love of place: Public art makes for
prosperous local culture
- Snapshots of Our Community
- September and October Library Events:
All Pikes
Peak Reads starts
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15:
The 1890s
plan for a Denver-to-Palmer Lake Cycle Path
- Website exclusive: Author summarizes history of
labor unions
- VFW post recognizes Whole Foods for support of military
- Special Events and Notices
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