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Academy School District 20
The Academy Water and Sanitation District serves the south portion of the Tri-Lakes area and the northwest section of Colorado Springs.
Academy Water and Sanitation District
The Academy Water and Sanitation District serves approximately 300 homes east
of the Donala Water and Sanitation District. It has been proposed that the Academy district be merged into the Donala district. For more on the topic...
- Wastewater operations will be joined with Donala: election moved to 2016
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20: Timeline of tasks shows work to be done before 2018 deadline
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18: District focused on funding, IGA details as connection plans continue
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 16: Connection plans continue on track
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, July 28: Board approves IGA, other next steps in wastewater project
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 27: May election will bring effort to eliminate TABOR limitations
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 20: Planning for crucial 2016 TABOR election continues
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 17: Sewer rates raised; voters could reduce the amount of future increases
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, May 18: TABOR restriction removed for district
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Sewer fees and water rates will increase for different reasons
OCN carries a series of articles on local arts and crafts and performing arts...
- Art Matters: Creative cultural forms
- Snapshots: John Adams at TLCA, Dec. 9
- Snapshots: Christmas Concert, Dec. 10
- Art Matters: Older artists: Experience says the best is yet to come
- Snapshots: Handbell caption correction
- Art Matters: Art and arborglyphs: a boost for our health
- Art Matters: Making art like Monet for the day
- Snapshots: Shane Koyczan at TLCA, Mar. 11
- Snapshots: Randy Stonehill at TLCA, Mar. 24
- Snapshots: Newcomer at TLCA, April 5
- Snapshots: Hazel Miller at TLCA, Mar. 11
- Art Matters: The ancient legacy of art in Tri-Lakes
- Art Matters: Outdoor art and nature
- Snapshots: Billy Bob Thornton at TLCA
- Art Matters: Older Women Artists now blue-chip favorites
- Snapshots: Monument Outdoor Quilt Show
- Snapshots: Monument drum circle
- Art Matters: Nocturnes and celestial lights
- Snapshots: Moe Bandy at TLCA, July 6
- Snapshots: Bruce Carroll at TLCA, July 21
- Art Matters: An empty bowl can hold whatever we desire
- Snapshots: John Gorka at TLCA, Aug. 18
- Snapshots: Pickin’ on the Divide, Aug. 19
- Snapshots: Art Hop, Aug. 17
- Snapshots: Branford Marsalis at TLCA, Aug. 3
- Snapshots: Furay and Cotton at TLCA, Aug. 25
- Snapshots: Sawyer Fredericks at TLCA
- Art Matters: Local art can warm your heart and home
- Snapshots: Benet Hill Concert
- Snapshots: David Payne portrays C.S. Lewis
- Snapshots: Shawn Colvin at TLCA
- Snapshots: Bumper Jacksons at TLCA
- Snapshots: Art Matters: Local art: for a big kick out of the most beautiful of small artworks
- Snapshots: Haggard at TLCA, Nov. 4
- Snapshots: Snapshots: Dakota Blond at TLCA, Nov. 17
- Snapshots: Art Matters: All in good spirits for 2018
- Snapshots: Handbell Choir concert, Dec. 9
- Snapshots: Hazel Miller at TLCA, Dec. 1
- Snapshots: John Adams at TLCA
- Snapshots: Ice carving at Galery 132
- Snapshots: The Story of Christmas, Dec. 15
- Snapshots: Community Caroling, Dec. 15
- Snapshots: St. Peter Christmas Concert
- Art Matters: February is for art made with love
- Snapshots: Patrick at Gallery 132, Jan. 13
- Snapshots: RMMA concert, Jan. 20
- Snapshots: Benet Hill concert, Jan. 14
- Snapshots: PLAG at TLCA, Feb. 2
- Art Matters: Felted fiber art from Black Forest
- Art Matters: Plein air painting in April
- Snapshots: AZA at TLCA, Mar. 3
- Snapshots: Barlow at TLCA, Mar. 16
- Snapshots: Benet Hill Concert, Mar. 4
- Snapshots: RMMA Concert, Mar. 16
- Art Matters: Art in nature: power boost for kids, health
- Snapshots: Pine Forest show supports local nonprofits
- Snapshots: Acoustic Eidolon at TLCA
- Art Matters: Art and nature: how we shape our wellbeing
- Snapshots: First 2018 Art Hop
- Snapshots: Tillis at TLCA, June 15
- Art Matters: Confessions of topophilia
- Snapshots: PLAG at TLCA
- Snapshots: Concerts in the Park
- Snapshots: TLMA Concert, July 1
- Snapshots: Tri-Lakes Views celebrates
- Snapshots: Al-Saadi at TLCA, June 22
 Art Matters: Authenticity- Snapshots: Art Hop, July 19
- Snapshots: Wirewood Station Concert
- Snapshots: Rosie's Diner Car Show
Growth along Baptist Road has led to greatly increased traffic. The Baptist
Road Rural Transportation Authority (BRRTA) was formed to coordinate changes to Baptist
Road to help address the resulting hazardous conditions and congestion. For more
on this topic...
Articles to help you identify our local feathered friends...
This series of book reviews focuses on books of special interest to Tri-Lakes area residents...
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners wields considerable power
as the governing authority for land use and other decisions for the
unincorporated areas of the county. For more on
this topic...
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, April 14: Detention basin, Hodgen access approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 5: Forest Lakes allowed to build first six homes in Filing 3
- County engineer’s final project $170,000 under budget
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 12: RV and boat storage yard variance of use denied
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug 9, 16, and 23: Jackson Ranch rezone continued; internet ballot question approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 6 and 20: Forest Lakes 2A final plat; variance of use for roofing company
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 3: BOCC accepts transfer of BRRTA’s remaining cash, land
- Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 13: Flying Horse North rezoning approved despite opposition
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 17: The Dunes and Misty Acres move ahead
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 31 and Feb. 9, 14, and 21: Commissioners address watershed protection measures; Cherry Creek Crossing PUD amendment
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 2, 14, and 21: Sun Hills Homeowners Association "allowed use" appeal denied
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 23: Academy Gateway and Gleneagle Golf Course projects approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 27: Proposal for emergency services impact fee policy withdrawn
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 18: Final BRRTA funds approved for Baptist Road improvements
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 1 and 22: Rockwood Minor Subdivision approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 29, Sept. 5, and Sept. 26:
Infrastructure project excess revenue ballot measure approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 3, 10, and 17: Rezoning approved for outdoor RV, boat storage
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 9, 14, and 16: Voters thanked for passing TABOR excess revenue ballot item
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 30, Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 21: Commissioners oppose I-25 third-lane toll
- 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 20 and 27: Preparation for wildfires urged; The Beach at Woodmoor approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 29, April 10, 12, 17, and 19: Wildfires remain a real danger; I-25 widening update
- 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners May 29, June 7, 12,and 28: New Academy Village lot approved; I-25 toll opposed
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 3, 10, 24,and 31: Final Forest Lakes plat approved; potential ballot question discussed
The El Paso County Planning Commission reviews proposals for developments in the unincorporated parts of the county. It makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Some of these projects have a direct impact on the residents of the Tri-Lakes area. For more on this topic...
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Letter:
Share your vision for local trails, sidewalks
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El Paso County Planning Commission, June 21: Variance of use sought for outdoor RV and boat storage
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 19: Jackson Ranch higher density rezone moves forward
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 31 and Sept. 20: Forest Lakes moves forward
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 18: Gleneagle golf course rezone OK’d; Flying Horse North denied
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 21: Gleneagle golf course project application considered
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2:
Gleneagle Golf Course residential infill project and Academy Gateway applications approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 5:
Rezoning denied for outdoor RV, boat storage
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 6: The Beach at Woodmoor recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 17: Rezoning and subdivision approval recommended for a Wakonda Hills property
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 17: Flying Horse North and Forest Lakes development plans advance
The Donala Water and Sanitation District provides water and sewer service to the Gleneagle development. For more on this topic...
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 15: Proposed 2017 rate increases announced
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 20: First draft of 2017 budget includes water rate increase
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8: 2017 budget approved, water rates up 4 percent, commercial taps up 10 percent
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 19: Preliminary 2016 financial results reported
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16: 2017 regional issues and major construction discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 16: Water leak repair in "miserable" conditions praised
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 20: Laughlin Ditch renewable surface water right purchase approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 18: No cut expected in 2018 special district residential property tax revenue
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 22: Renewable surface water purchase completed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 17: Southeastern Conservancy District director gives membership briefing
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19: Emergency action earns award
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 7: 2018 budget approved; water rates up 4 percent, wastewater up $2 per month
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 18: May 8 polling place director election approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15: Summer construction projects will affect Struthers Road and Gleneagle Drive
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 15: CSU’s regional collaboration plans for Tri-Lakes area presented
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 19: Staff prepared for higher summer workload and drought contingencies
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 17: New board officers sworn in and updated on summer drought
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 28: Three capital construction contracts awarded
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 19: New rates proposed for large commercial customers
Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
The Donald Wescott Fire Protection District provides covers from Baptist Road south to Colorado Springs. For more on this topic...
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, April 19: New volunteer sworn in; Pension Board meeting held
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, May 17: New volunteer sworn in; meetings organized to discuss potential de-annexation
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 21: Mill levy decision postponed to next year
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, July 19: District gets "clean" audit report
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board of Directors, Aug. 16: Negotiations with Colorado Springs continue
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, and Oct. 18: By 2018, district to be cut in half; 2017 budget drafted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: Downsizing, budget cuts loom
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 6: 2017 budget approved; Shamrock Station 2 day-to-day operations will be reduced
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 17:Citizens brainstorm about how to shrink Wescott
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 21: Public mill levy steering committee meetings planned
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 21: Residents press Wescott’s board about long-term plans
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 19: Consultant, resident propose differing mill levy options
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 17: Board pressed about future of district if mill levy hike fails
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 20: Auditors test district’s internal financial controls, Firefighters battle structure fire
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 19: Mill levy hike on November ballot
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 20: Board restates top water mission: to provide water solely to Donala customers
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 15: District prepares for November election
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 19: Budget depends on mill levy vote
- Letters: Why does Wescott Fire District seek a tax increase?
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 17: Wescott welcomes volunteers, receives a gift
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 21: After mill levy win, district looks to finalize budget
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 5: 2018 budget and resolutions adopted; transparency questioned
- 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
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 20: New firefighters commissioned; budget ratification follows many questions
- 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
- Fire districts to hold May 8 polling place elections
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 17: District prepares for election, high fire-risk summer, and additional personnel
- Letters: Wescott Fire needs better tax dollar management
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 29: Three new firefighters, four board members sworn in
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 19: Audit report "clean"; budget session planned
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 17: Directors explore "de-Gallagherizing," combining districts
For more articles on Tri-Lakes area emergency services, see also the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District and the Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Services topics.
There is interest in drilling for oil and natural gas in Pike National Forest
in the Tri-Lakes area. For more on this topic...
Opinions differ as to the best way to maintain a vital local economy. For more on this topic...
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of El Paso County. For more on this topic...
Emergency preparedness and emergency services in the Tri-Lakes area are served by a collection of special districts. For more on this topic...
For more articles on Tri-Lakes area emergency services, see also the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Tri-Lakes Fire Protection District, and Tri-Lakes-Monument Fire Authority.
The Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, established in 1985, is west of I-25 at the end of West Baptist Road.
It is a service district in El Paso County. For more on this topic...
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 5: 2016 budgets amended; 2017 budgets approved, mill levies certified
- 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
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, June 5: Development fees for commercial property set
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 15:
Surface water treatment plant contractor selected
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Oct. 30: Tap fees increased to bridge more of the gap
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4: Budgets approved; elections and wastewater rates adjustment planned
- 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
- 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
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines MetroDistricts 1, 2, and 3, June 4: Differences between Forest Lakes and Pinon Pines Metro Districts discussed
The Forest View Acres Water District was established in 1957 by the late Hugh Nevins. From the initial provision of water to 27 homes, FVAWD currently provides water service to 280 residences in the Red Rocks Ranch, Clovenhoof, Villas, Sundance Estates, and Shiloh Pines neighborhoods in unincorporated El Paso County. In 2004, an embezzlement of at least $315,000 was discovered. For more on this topic...
Information to assist the indoor and outdoor gardener...
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Tiny helpers in the garden
- Letters: A thank you and a clarification
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Forest habitat: It?s why we are here
- High Altitude Natural Gardening: Enchanted forests, and plants as homicide detectives
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens: Dandelions benefit gardeners, soil
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Forest wisdom: a gardening guide for what to plant and when
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Protect soil for best results
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): With a raised bed or container, crops thrive
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG): Local forest "farmacy" and Shakespeare’s timely advice
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The book of nature and lazy gardening
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Ethnobiology: leaving the garden natural for fall
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ethnobiology: gorgeous natives, ancient olla water tech
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Winter’s Back to Eden: No till, no tractor, no trouble gardening
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Of singing forests and thriving gardens
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Success is local wisdom for local garden pioneers
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa forest foraging; HANG flower-friendly garden
- Snapshots: Gardening class, Jan. 30
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Companion planting, zombies, and slice of life gardening
- Snapshots: Waterwise Gardening, Mar. 14
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa forest: alfresco dining, kids, bugs, safe salads
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Trees use their forest wisdom; two-week compost for gardens
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa pine needle compost; mid-summer garden tips
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Forests and gardening: wonderful for your brain, love life, and fitness
OCN has carried a series of articles and letters on various health and wellness topics. For more
on this topic...
Jackson Creek is one of the fastest growing areas within the Town of Monument. The Triview Metropolitan District supplies water, sewer, and road maintenance services to Jackson Creek. For more on this topic...
The Tri-Lakes area goes all-out in celebrating Independence Day. For more on this topic...
OCN carries a series of articles on local law enforcement issues...
The Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board typically meets monthly. OCN
reports on most of those meetings. For more on this topic...
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Dec. 15: Pfoff resigns as president, remains on board; board discusses long-range planning, information security
- Snapshots: Pearl Harbor Vet at LPMS, Dec. 1
- Snapshots: Palmer Ridge High School Singers
- Letters: Derek Araje donates to D38 security
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 19: Board reorganizes, receives report from Monument Academy
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 10: Committee receives performance data, introduction to Unified Improvement Plans
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 16: Board, citizens discuss meeting behavior
- 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
- Letters: Why Is District 38 promoting globalism?
- Letters: Teachers’ union determining D38 direction
- Letters: Stand up to bullying
- Letters: Group attacks D-38 on social media
- Letters: After soliciting opt-ins, D38 laments it’s running out of room for students
- Letters: Don’t put ideology ahead of education
- Letters: Same old story for D38
- Snapshots: The Purrfect Crime at PRHS
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 16: Many voice concerns at meeting
- Letters: LPHS After Prom appreciation
- Letters: D38’s eight-year crystal ball should inspire skepticism
- Letters: Civil behavior needed
- Letters: D-38 should stop accepting nonresident students before it asks for new buildings
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 10: Committee reviews unified improvement plans
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 18: Board approves second resource officer and two policies
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 18: New principal approved; per-pupil revenue to rise
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 20: Board approves district budget and new or revised policies
- Lewis-Palmer D38 School District, July 18: At hearing, district explains charter waiver request
- Letters: School Board elections affect the future
- Letters: Understanding the D38 numbers
- Letters: D38 public schools prepare students well for advanced education
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 3 and 17: Policy discussion dominates board actions
- Letters: Unite to continue the excellence
- Letters: Misunderstanding the D38 Numbers
- D38 school board candidates answer questions posed by DAAC subcommittee
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 14: Board receives report on long-term planning process
- Letters: Hawkins has what D-38 needs
- Letters: Vote for Hawkins and DeAngelis for school board
- Letters: D-38 establishment candidates predictably progressive
- Letters: Upchurch is a proven leader
- Letters: Our picks: Chris and Tiff
- Letters: Hawkins brings focus on children
- Letters: Keep D-38 on the right path when voting for school board
- Letters: Taylor brings vision, expertise
- Letters: Build upon the previous success of the school district
- Snapshots: Community engagement seminar
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 10: First hearing held on Monument Academy high school proposal
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 12: Board hears presentation on Monument Academy High School, discusses compensation for frozen pay
- Letters: Support for Schools
- Letters: De Angelis for D38
- Letters: De Angelis for School Board
- Snapshots: D38 Hall of Fame inductees
- 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
- 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
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 18: Alternative uses for Grace Best facility debated
- D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 16: Committee hears reports on safety and the SEAC
- Letters: Come to D38 meeting on school construction
- Letters: A D38 mom and taxpayer questions building plan
- Letters: Supporting long-range planning by school board
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 15: Board continues discussion of long-term planning
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education work session, Jan. 30: Board prepares for public deliberation session
- D-38 deliberates: Community Outreach meeting Feb. 5: Community encouraged to consider options for long-term facilities planning
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 13: Committee receives reports on Sources of Strength, long-term facilities planning
- Letters: Student denied chance to show solidarity
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, Feb. 27: Board explores security, design/build process
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15: Board announces state recognitions, discusses safety, OKs Monument Academy contract
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, March 13: Special security briefing, updates on Gifted Education Leadership Team
- Letters: To the D38 school board
- Letters: Security funds available
- Letters: Cookies, anyone?
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 17: Committee elects new co-chair, hears communication and budget updates
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 19: Brofft contract extended; Sampayo censured, resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, April 9: Board discusses growth and facilities planning, goals
- D-38 Deliberates, April 16: Community members discuss safety, mental health priorities
- Letters: Students, not politics, are priority
- Letters: To Paul Lundeen
- Letters: D38 transparency
- Letters: Explosion?
- Letters: Kids first, politics last
- Letters: D38—just follow the rule of law
- Letters: What is the real scandal?
- Letters: No more division, distraction, or delay! Deal with growth now!
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 17: Facilities and growth discussion continues; individuals and district recognized
- Letters: To Charles Ashford
- Letters: The big board coverup
- Letters: Aliorum De Awards
- Letters: High school physical education
- Letters: Have we become part of the problem!
- Letters: LPHS After Prom thanks
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 18: Board installsnew member, finalizes funding requests for November ballot
- Letters: D38 empire building at our expense
- Letters: Keep D38 strong!
- Letters: The ball is in your court
- Snapshots: NEPCO hears from D38, July 14
Library News
The Tri-Lakes area is part of the Pikes Peak Library District that sponsors many events. For more on this topic...
There are a variety of sources of fascinating local history. For more on this topic...
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Jan. 2: Museum hosts Geology Day
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: New board members elected
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 18: Boys who fought in the Civil War
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 17: Early automobiles in the Pikes Peak Region
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 21: Development of spinning in the West
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Spencer and Julie Penrose: Colorado’s community collaborators
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 19: 200 take part in Ice Cream Social
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 21: The legacies of Charles Goodnight
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry, July 15-17: Museum Expo offers activities, vendors
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, August 6: Chautauqua brings history to life
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 15: Colorado inventors of the 19th century
- 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
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 17: Husted railroad towns once thrived
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: 2016 presentations recalled at annual meeting
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Colorado "coal baron" built a fortune
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, March 16: From boy soldier to Colorado teacher
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 20: The story behind the pioneering Alexander Film Co.
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Presentations, Ice Cream Social made for a busy June
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Legacy of Pete Seeger celebrated; Chautauqua on tap
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Activities, entertainment mark Chautauqua
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
A look at local historic homes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 19: Filmmaker focuses on scenery, trains
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18: Officers elected at annual meeting
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15: Vintage railroad coaches—"a living museum"
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 15: Mt. Manitou & Incline Railway story told
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 19: Pueblo steel mill drove Western industry
- Snapshots: Monument History project
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 17: Pioneer woman’s tale sheds light on massacre motive
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Ice cream social, historyprogram mark June activities
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19: Presentation honors Woody Guthrie
Marijuana
Monument Academy
The Monument Academy is a charter school within Lewis-Palmer District 38. For more on this topic...
- Monument Academy School Board, March 10: MA contemplates branding change from core knowledge, approves increased class size
- Letter: D38’s responsibility to Monument Academy children
- Letter: Monument Academy School Board, April 14:
Board plans interim 3% teacher raise while hoping MLO money yields 25% increase
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Letter: Monument Academy students treated unfairly
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Letter: What’s fair for Monument Academy?
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Monument Academy School Board, May 17: Board hears school accountability survey results
- Letters: Questions for Monument Academy
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Monument Academy School Board, June 9: Board welcomes new members, appropriates excess funds to potential teacher bonus fund
- Snapshots: Monument Academy School Board Meeting, Aug. 11
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 8: Board hears test plans, Highway 105 update, audit report
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 13: Miscoded tests corrected; salaries increased
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 10: Character curriculum for teens expanded; Highway 105 improvements discussed
- Snapshots: Veterans Day at MA
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 18: Board hears Grandparents Day plans, treasurer?s report
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 18: Board will seek OK for high school from D-38, D-49 and Douglas County
- Monument Academy School Board, March 9: Board approves administration reorganization; discusses hiring
new principal
- Monument Academy School Board, April 13: Board hears improvement plan, approves budget
- Monument Academy School Board, May 22: Board hears advisory committee recommendations
- Monument Academy School Board, June 15: Board modifies policies, changes members
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14:
Board defines roles, hears financial audit review
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 11: Progress on high school application; background checks for board members
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 9:
Board revises budget, modifies teacher representative policy
- Snapshots: Student’s view of Veterans Day
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 17: Board discusses marketing, revises open records policy
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 8: Board discusses assessments, revises opt-out policy
- Monument Academy School Board, March 8: Board hears about partnerships, reviews multiple policies
- Monument Academy School Board, April 12: Board revises policies, approves budget
- Monument Academy School Board, May 10: Parents speak out on new uniform policy, phasing out of National Junior Honor Society
- Monument Academy School Board, June 21: Parents speak on controversial new hire
- Monument Academy School Board, July 18: New board elects officers, makes committee assignments
The Town of Monument Board of Trustees typically holds two meetings per month. OCN reports on most of the meetings. For more on this topic...
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 10: 2016 budget approved; local senior needs gap discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 4: Water rate increases discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 19:Criminal marijuana production addressed; more light shed on proposed water rates increase
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 16: Clinic moratorium extended; March 7 water rates vote planned
- Monument Board of Trustees candidates’ statements
- Snapshots: Water rates workshop, Feb 22
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 11: Methadone clinic battle ends
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 7: Water rates increase approved
- Breaking News: Monument mayor resigns
- Letter: Monument government out of touch with citizens
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 18: New board questions water rates, postpones Dominguez annexation
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 4: Kaiser appointed mayor; BRRTA sales tax ends
- April 5 Monument Board of Trustees election results
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 2: Water plan questioned; Dominguez property annexed
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 16: June 9 public forum on Monument water rates planned
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 6: Public water forum delayed; comprehensive plan contract awarded
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 18: Extra audit of water fund discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Emergency water connections discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Presentation on water fund audit delayed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6: Research on water fund history continues
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 19: Water tap fees increased; lessons on water 2A fund
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 3: More recommendations on procuring renewable water
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 17: Water reuse plan and water radium treatment discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7: "Coup" attempt on mayor, mayor pro-tem
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 21: Emergency water interconnection study approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 5: Water infrastructure plans in progress; eminent domain proceedings approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 3: Village Center Metro District repeats request for town help
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 17: Triview briefs Monument board; snowstorm parking regulations approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 6: Many discussions but few decisions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 21: Wagons West annexation hearing set
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 6: Well engineering work order approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 20: New town clerk appointed after debate; Monument Lake businesses allowed
- 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
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 19: Regional partners might be key to renewable water for town
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 5: Staff advises against rushing into water solutions
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 7 and 17: New reservoir might be a storage option for "imported" renewable water
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 7: I-25 traffic and water options discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 21: Standards of conduct and fireworks sales discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 5: "Our small town has an interstate running through it"
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 9 and 16: "Dreaming big" in capital improvements workshops
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 20.: Pay raise for police proposed
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Dec. 2: Resolution increasing police base salary approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 4: 2018 budget approved; Wagons West moves along
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 2: Trustees will participate in 2019 budget-related committees
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 16: Mayor and trustee election slate is finalized
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 5: Town manager and police chief on administrative leave; investigation initiated
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Feb. 15: Town manager’s administrative leave extended indefinitely
- Monument Board of Trustees candidate statements
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 16: New mayor, trustees, and police officer sworn in; downtown revitalization plan outlined
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 7: Newly-seated board’s grudge match mystifies public
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 4: Town manager fired in unanimous vote
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 13, 18, and 21: Board getsadvice on town manager selection process
- Town of Monument press release, June 22: Lowe"resolution" approved
- 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
In 2015 a clinic for distributing methadone at a building in downtown Monument was proposed. For more on this topic...
- 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
- "No Methadone in Monument" Community Meeting, July 23: Organization discusses strategy, raises funds, solicits volunteers
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Methadone clinic administrative decision debated
- Monument Board of Adjustment, Aug. 10: Board of Adjustment reverses approval of methadone clinic
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Aug. 24: Emergency moratorium on clinics approved
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 10: Board passes resolution opposing methadone clinic, approves policies
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8: " We will fight this" citizens asked to help lobby state reps
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 16: Clinic moratorium extended; March 7 water rates vote planned
- Snapshots: Monument signs methadone settlement
The Monument Planning Commission typically meets monthly. The Monument Board of Adjustment meets as needed. Both make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding land use decisions. OCN reports on most of those meetings. For more on this topic...
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14:
New planning commissioners; Monument Heights project advances
- Snapshots:
Monument Heights discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 12: How to find out what’s on the planning agendas
- Monument Planning Commission, March 9: Zoning recommended for Dominguez property; senior centers and care facilities discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, June 8: Murphy Express gas station Final PD Site Plan approved; potential landscape ordinance updates discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, July 13: Proposed changes to landscape ordinance continued
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 10: No vote on landscape ordinance changes; trustees to receive mixed opinions
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 14: Senior living center’s final plat and final PD site plan approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 14: Three developments move forward
- Snapshots: Monument Open House, Nov. 30
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 11 and 25: Draft of Comprehensive Plan update discussed and revised
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 8: Town comprehensive plan approved
- Monument Planning Commission, March 8: Lake of the Rockies North Filing 1 advances with approval of rezoning and site plan
- Monument Planning Commission, June 14: Kentucky Fried Chicken Final PD Site Plan, Major PD Amendment for Anderson Substation Approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 9: Wolf Business Park, Tri-Lakes Collision, and Pilot Travel Center plans move forward
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 15, 2017: Monument Ridge Amendment passed, tire center Site Plan Amendment denied
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 8: Wagons West development proposal advances
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 24: Conexus Industrial Development zone change recommended
- Monument Planning 101 Class, Jan. 8: An Overview of the Planning Process
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 14: Sanctuary Pointe Phase 2 Preliminary/Final PD Site Plan approved
- Monument Planning Commission, June 13: Sanctuary Pointe plat changes approved
- Monument Planning Commission, July 11: Wagons West development, Conexus business park plan recommended for approval
Sewer service in the Town of Monument is not provided by the town government. Service for the east and south are provided by the Triview Metropolitan District. Service for the west and north are provided by the Monument Sanitation District. For more on the Monument Sanitation District...
- Monument Sanitation District, June 19: District, Tri-Lakes facility audits for 2013 approved
- Monument Sanitation District, July 17: District receives $20,940 state grant reimbursement
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 18: Draft 2015 budget predicts rise in costs
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 16: Draft 2015 budget reviewed
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec.18: 2015 district budget approved
- Monument Sanitation District, March 19: Request for Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion approved
- Monument Sanitation District, April 16: Wastewater treatment expansion bid approved
- Monument Sanitation District, June 18: Rate increase hearing July 16
- Monument Sanitation District, July 16: Rate increase approved
- Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Sept. 16: Howe named to fill board vacancy
- Monument
Sanitation District, Sept. 20:
One-year
judgment mill levy up to 10 mills approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 13: 2018 budget and judgment mill levy approved
MVEA is the local co-op electrical utility which services much of the Tri-Lakes area. For more about MVEA see...
Articles about the Tri-Lakes area...
See more about nature in the Gardening topic
The Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations is a coalition of over 30 homeowners associations representing more than 15,000 residents in the Tri-Lakes area. NEPCO’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of its member associations and their residents in a wide variety of areas. For more on this topic...
- NEPCO, May 9: Area water issues
- What is NEPCO?
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Sept. 26: Sheriff discusses law enforcement issues and initiatives
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 14: County commissioner discusses local economics
- NEPCO Meeting, March 12: County transportation updates addressed
- Crime prevention discussed at NEPCO meeting
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 19: Roads projects in search of funding
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 7: Committee and county speak on development
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, March 11: NEPCO hosts local fire chiefs’ forum
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 9: Think strategically, fix the roads
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Nov. 18: Energy representatives inform and enlighten
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Jan. 13: Leaders propose new Regional Transportation Authority
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, March 10: Message is clear: Conserve now
for the future of Colorado
Many Coloradans enjoy recreation in the great outdoors. For more on this topic...
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The Town of Palmer Lake Board of Trustees is commonly called the Town Council.
They typically hold one workshop and one meeting per month. OCN reports on most
of those meetings. For more on this topic...
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Palmer Lake Town Council, May 12: New marijuana license granted; two new board members appointed
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Palmer Lake Town Council, June 9 and June 23: Fireworks to return to Palmer Lake for 4th
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July14 and July 28: Board raises fees for marijuana businesses, sees need for additional water tank
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake planning, Aug. 17
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 11: Recreational marijuana initiatives head to Palmer Lake voters
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 8: Resident hints at lawsuit over recreational marijuana sales
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 13: Board hears comments on proposed budget
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 10: Town audit highlights weaknesses; private fence on town property debated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 8: Impact of new marijuana taxes debated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 12 and 26: Impact of new marijuana taxes debated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 9: Board tables request to vacate road
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 9 and 23: Board closes popular hiking trail, moves to raise fines
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 13 and 27: Council reopens hiking trail, sets stiff fines
- Letters: Awake Palmer Lake defended
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 11: Council debates bridge design
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 8: Town plans for Fourth of July fun
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 13 and 27: Town ponders ordinances for fire prevention, marijuana businesses
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 24:
Council OKs marijuana ordinance
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 14:
The Palmer Lake .5K race scheduled for Oct. 8
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 12 and 26: Town Council adds restrictions on marijuana-related businesses
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 9: Discussion of Great Outdoors Colorado grant becomes heated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 14: Several personnel changes announced
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan 11 and 25: Resolutionsm, ordinances enacted
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 8 and 22: Council crafts resolutions and plans for election
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 8: Council raises water fees
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 12: New leadership sworn in
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 10 and May 24: Council considers updated fire ordinance and trailhead parking
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 14: Mayor announces effort to consolidate fire departments
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 12 and 26: Well fails; council declares water emergency
Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department
The PLVFD was formed to serve the town of Palmer Lake. It is a department
within the town's government. For more on this topic...
Opinions and reflections on Tri-Lakes area issues and community.
- Snapshots: Ascent Church Easter egg hunt
- Snapshots: Monument Community Lunch
- Snapshots: Workplace generational diversity
- Snapshots: Cinderella Project
- Snapshots: Great American Cleanup, Apr. 22
- Snapshots: Lavelett Park expanded
- Snapshots: Arbor Day in Monument, Apr. 28
- Snapshots: Pack for the Platte
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Glow Run
- Snapshots: WMMI Picnic ‘N’ Planes
- Snapshots: Memorial Day in Monument
- Letters: County urged to step up efforts against gangs
- Snapshots: Wildfire Leadership Summit
- Snapshots: ACT II gives back
- Snapshots:100 attend movie nights
- Snapshots: Art Hop and entertainment
- Snapshots: Senior Living groundbreaking
- Snapshots: MVEA Annual Meeting
- Snapshots: PLAG Summer Show
- Snapshots: Climb for Courage, June 24
- Letters: Speak up about nuclear danger
- Snapshots: Poverty simulator, June 27
- Snapshots: Concert in the Park, July 19
- Snapshots: Car break-in warning
- Snapshots: Tai Chi in the park, Aug. 14
- Snapshots: A message for students, Aug. 16
- Snapshots: Wildfire risk reduction, Aug. 26
- Letters: Safety is more important than speed
- Snapshots: Coffee with Chris Lowe, Aug. 16
- Snapshots: Taste of Palmer Lake fundraiser
- Snapshots: Habitat in Palmer Lake, Aug. 5
- National Night Out comes to Promontory Pointe
- Snapshots: Sparky Shares Fire Tips
- Snapshots: Tim Watkins remembered
- Snapshots: John Howe bench dedicated
- Snapshots: Volunteers install smoke alarms
- Snapshots: Blessing of the Pets, Oct. 4
- Snapshots: Fire recovery needs help
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake .5K Fundraiser
- Snapshots: Outpouring: Boomers’ Impact
- Snapshots: Kevin Swenson remembered
- Snapshots: Trunk or Treat at St. Peter, Oct. 27
- Snapshots: Creepy Crawl 5K at the YMCA
- Snapshots: Halloween decorations
- Snapshots: Preserving Memories
- Snapshots: Outpouring: Demographics
- Snapshots: Senior coffee at the YMCA
- Snapshots: Crawford Memorial dedicated
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Chili Fundraiser
- Letters: Too much speeding on I-25
- Nov. 7 election results
- Letters: No tolls on I-25
- Letters: Is our military big enough?
- Letters: Thank you for opening your hearts on Christmas Day
- Snapshots: Santa on Patrol
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Star shines brightly
- Snapshots: Monument Small Town Christmas
- Snapshots: North Pole Craft Fair draws 1,600
- Snapshots: Monument Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Snapshots: Outpourings, Dec 19
- Snapshots: Conexus Community Forum, Dec. 5
- Snapshots: Yule Log Hunt, Dec. 17
- Snapshots: USTC pie toss fundraiser, Dec. 22
- Snapshots: Treecycle available thru Jan. 7
- Snapshots: Random Acts of Kindness
- Letters: Kudos to my unknown neighbors
- Letters: The elephant in the room
- Snapshots: Outpouring the news, Jan. 16
- Snapshots: Active Shooter class, Jan. 10
- Snapshots: Random Acts of Kindness
- Snapshots: Meals on Wheels
- Snapshots: The Blood Vessel, Jan. 16
- Snapshots: Winter Woodland Wonders
- Snapshots: CERT Training, Jan. 31-Feb. 3
- Snapshots: Fireworks Fundraiser, Feb. 3
- Snapshots: Marketing class, Feb. 6
- Snapshots: Alpacas in Monument, Feb. 10
- Snapshots: Forest Lakes meeting, Feb. 22
- Snapshots: CPR class, Feb. 10
- Snapshots: Winterfest, Feb. 24
- Letters: Thanks to OCN volunteers
- Letters: Cut spending if you lower taxes
- Election Results
- Letters: Outside money, insider influence
- Snapshots: Home Place Ranch Meeting
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Town Hall Easter Egg hunt
- Snapshots: Coffee with a Cop, Mar. 15
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Candidate Forum
- Snapshots: Sanctuary Pointe hearing, Mar. 19
- Snapshots: Monument Candidate Forum
- Letters: Evacuation in the event of a local wildfire
- Snapshots: Memorial Day Traditions
- Snapshots: Higby Estates Firewise
- Snapshots: Thunderbirds
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake chipping day
- Snapshots: Wildfire defense tactics
- Snapshots: Mother’s Day Purse Party
- Snapshots: WMMI hosts Machinery Days
- Snapshots: Monument Revitalization
- Snapshots: New Palmer Lake dock
- Snapshots: Summit House
- Letters: I vote for Ross Meyer
- Letters: CU regent candidate Wolusky talks tuition
- Snapshots: Watkins bike racks dedicated
- Snapshots: Civilian Police Academy, May 29
- Snapshots: Cirque du Monument, June 2
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1 will hold mail ballot election
- 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
- 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
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 2: Forest Lakes residents asked to reduce irrigation
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines MetroDistricts 1, 2, and 3, June 4: Differences between Forest Lakes and Pinon Pines Metro Districts discussed
The Tri-Lakes environment is threatened by many types of pollution. There are steps residents and business owners can take to help. For more on this topic...
While sales and income taxes are well understood, many have questions about property taxes, mill levies, and special districts. For more on this topic...
OCN has been carrying information for Tri-Lakes area residents on how to properly dispose of unwanted items and remove wildfire fuel. Sites for recycling
plants is also a local issue. For more on this topic...
OCN has carried a series of musings on life by Tri-Lakes area residents. For more on this topic...
Roads throughout the Tri-Lakes area are a critical element of the infrastructure. For example, in Monument 2nd Street is has been extended from Beacon Lite Road to connect with the Highway 105 bridge over I-25. Also Beacon Lite Road has been extended to connect with the Old Denver Highway. Jackson Creek Parkway has been constructed from Highway 105 to Higby. For more on these and other road stories...
See also coverage on Baptist Road
The Tri-Lakes area is blessed with a variety of non-profit and service organizations. Here is information on some of them and their activities:
- Snapshots: Lions contribute to TLC, Nov. 28
- Snapshots: Kiwanis, Sertoma ring the bell
- Snapshots: North Pole Fair, Dec. 3
- Snapshots: Overhead myth, Dec. 20
- Snapshots: Relationship Marketing, Dec. 13
- Snapshots: Wal-Mart donation to TLC
- Snapshots: WMMI Geology Day, Jan. 7
- Tri-Lakes Senior Center Identity Theft Seminar, Feb. 10: Protect yourself from nefarious identity thieves
- Snapshots: Chamber seminar, Feb. 8
- Snapshots: RMMA Concert, Feb. 25
- Snapshots: Value Up, Feb. 12
- Snapshots: Fallen Heroes honored, Mar. 2
- Snapshots: Panning at WMMI, Mar. 18
- Snapshots: Sertoma names essay winners
- Snapshots: Bill Nance blood drive, Mar. 30
- Snapshots: Veterans Outreach, April 8
- Letters: Monument Hill Foundation thanks Chamber for award
- Snapshots: Pine Forest Show gets better with age
- Snapshots: Pikes Peak Antique Machinery Days at WMMI
- Snapshots: Silver Alliance’s Spring Fling
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
- Snapshots: Park bench dedicated, June 7
- Snapshots: Tri-Lakes Cares graduation
- Snapshots: Tri-Lakes Views installation
- Snapshots: Parkinson’s group formed
- Snapshots: Bagnall honored for service
- Snapshots: Films laud women’s contributions
- Snapshots: Monu-Palooza
- Snapshots: Funds benefit suicide prevention
- Snapshots: Shredding and recycling
- Snapshots: Harvesting Hope Fundraiser
- Snapshots: RMMA Concert, Sept. 30
- Snapshots: Empty Bowls fundraiser, Oct. 4
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Art Group (PLAG) Art and Craft Sale
- Snapshots: Legacy Sertoma rings the bell
- Snapshots: Gold mining exhibit at WMMI
- Snapshots: Science Day at WMMI, Mar. 17
- Snapshots: Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Apr. 14
- Snapshots: Awake the Lake Fundraiser
- Snapshots: Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares
- Snapshots: Questers donate to WMMI
- Snapshots: Gleneagle Sertoma Hearing Expo
- An important message to our readers:
Our primary mission: Accurately report what was discussed and decided at public governmental meetings
- Snapshots: Founders of Tri-Lakes Cares honored
- Snapshots: Fireworks fundraiser, June 2
- Snapshots: 5-year remembrance, June 10
- Snapshots: Value-up Tournament, June 15
- Snapshots: Over $17,000 raised for Shield 616
- Snapshots: Flags in Gleneagle for July 4
- Snapshots: Fishing Derby, June 2
- Snapshots: Barn Dance, July 3
Colorado State Statute 24-6-402 is known as the Open Meetings Law or the Meetings section of the Sunshine Law. Much misinformation has circulated about the statute and its application. For more on this topic...
Tri-Lakes Land Use Committee
The Tri-Lakes Land Use Committee met in December 2015 to reform what has been for years an inactive group in the community. The committee aims to form and maintain working relationships with the county, towns, and in the Tri-Lakes area with the ultimate goal of reviewing current land use requests. For more on this topic...
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District
The TLFPD was formed to serve El Paso County areas outside Woodmoor and Monument and north of Baptist Road that are predominantly without hydrants. In January 2008, the name was changed from the Tri-Lakes FPD to the Tri-Lakes Monument FPD to recognize the inclusion of the former Woodmoor/Monument FPD. For more on this topic...
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 23: 2016 draft budget presented; one vacant firefighter position filled
- Monument apartment fire, Nov. 4
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 19: Board discusses 2016 budget, seeks advisory committee members
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 8: 2016 budget approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 28: Community input needed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 24: Staffing and fleet discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 27: Consolidation ideas and hiring process discussed; mill levy vote postponed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District station tour, June 22: TLMFPD board tours fire stations
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 27: Leadership development study begun
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 24: Chief Truty addresses staffing concerns
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 26: Budget, hiring discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: Wage increase included in 2017 draft budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 7: 2017 budget, wage increase approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 25: Rescue, call volume disparity discussed
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 22: Mill levy election consultant hired
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March 11 and 22: Mill levy citizens advisory task force begins work
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 26: Six paramedic-only hirings approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 24: Engine taken out of service due to reduced staffing
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 28and July 26: Tri-Lakes Monument district will ask for mill levy increase
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 23: New hires, promotions announced
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 27: How mill levy outcome will affect 2018 budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 25: 2017 budget amended; 2018 budget hearing coming in November
- Snapshots: Free pumpkins, Oct. 21
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: Voter approval increases TLMFPD revenue for 2018 and beyond
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec 6: 2018 budget includes 25 percent base wage increase
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 24: Three director positions up for election
- 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
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 25: New engine approved; plea for reverse 911 sign-ups
- Fire districts to hold May 8 polling place elections
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 23: Board members sworn in, goals outlined
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 27: Palmer Lake asks district to explore serving town; Wescott and TLMFPD will investigate options
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 25: Board forms committee to keep in touch with Wescott
The Monument Sanitation District, Palmer Lake Sanitation District, and the Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District jointly operate the facility and manage it through the Joint Use Committee. For more on this topic...
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 10: 2016 budget adjusted and approved; recent water quality control meetings summarized
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec.8: Construction continues on schedule
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan.12: Total phosphorus clarifier remains on schedule
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 9: Disagreement over need for resolution tabling Phases 2 and 3
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 8: Phase 1 construction on schedule
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, April 12: Phone line damaged by town repair work; TP clarifier construction ahead of schedule
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, May 10: Consensus growing for changes in stream temperature standards
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 14: Change order requested
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, July 12: New phosphorus treatment project to be shared at tri-state conference
- Tri-Lakes Monument Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 9: Permitting process in flux
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 16: Steady as she goes for 2017
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 11:Planning for permits; radium questions
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 8: 2017 budget approved; Monument’s radium still a concern
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 13: Radium treatment communication with town consultant begins
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 10: Final 2016 payment made on total phosphorus chemical removal clarifier expansion
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 14: Phosphorus removal clarifier working well
- Snapshots: Wastewater plant tour, Feb. 6
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 14: Still working toward relationship with Town of Monument
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, April 11: Communication with town remains an issue
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, May 9: 2016 audit report delayed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 13: 2016 audit report accepted
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, July 11: Indirect potable water reuse involves state regulations
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 8: Tetra Tech water reuse study discussed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10: What’s new in the draft 2018 budget
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 14: Final payment made on total phosphorus removal tertiary clarifier expansion
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 12: Waste solids loading higher than normal
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 9: Wildlife experts drawn to bird haven at facility
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 13: State inspection results reported
- Tri-Lakes
Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 13: Facility joins
nutrient reduction incentive program; sampling measures revised
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, April 10: Clean 2017 audit report presented to JUC
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee,June 12: Education for customers; wins at rulemaking hearing
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use meeting, July 10: Love and Skrdlant earn certifications
The Triview Metro District provides water, sewer, and road service to the Jackson Creek development. For more on this topic...
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 10: Budget and water rates hearings set for Dec. 8 meeting
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 8: Snowplowing discussed; 2016 budget and water rates increase approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 12: Four director positions for May election
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 9: Corrected 2015 revenue report from Monument still missing
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 8: Planning for this year’s operations
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 17: Water operator hired
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 14: Triview talks about rapid growth and change
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 12: Remington reports "20 to 30 million gallon" leak; future budgeting discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 9: Looking ahead after 5-foot break repaired
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 13: Roads maintenance approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 13: District begins to make 2017 budget choices
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 8: Water rates, tap fees to increase
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: Plans for capital improvements and new water rates and fees summarized
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 10: Roads and other maintenance scheduled
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 15: Contract awarded to improve water monitoring and control systems
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 14: "Financially healthy ... but not where we’d love to be"
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 11: Consultants recommend 2017 road maintenance options
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 13: Water supplies, roads, and landscaping get attention
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 11: Residents frustrated by poor maintenance; new landscape policy adopted
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 8:
Town solicits feedback on plans; board accepts road bid
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11 and Sept. 21:
Multiple rate and fee increases on the horizon for Triview
- Snapshots: Triview Metro listens
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept 29, Oct. 5, 10, and 18: Water rates, fees evaluated; interim district manager hired
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 14:
Board hears central irrigation control proposal
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 12: Positive changes continue under interim manager’s direction
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 9: Water and roads are primary focuses
- Triview
Metropolitan District, Feb. 13: Water, wastewater management dominate
discussion after scolding by ex-director
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 13: No May election but new cooperation on water, wastewater
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 10: District manager no longer "interim"; board brainstorms public works and traffic ideas
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 15: Board transitions and continues work
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 12: District seeks collaboration on water, wastewater
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 10: Water and wastewater rate increases approved
Village Center Metropolitan District
Village Center Metro District is located south of Highway 105 and East Knollwood Drive and provides several essential services for the Village Center community including maintenance of the streets, snow removal, and maintenance of the storm water system and the common areas. On May 24, 2013, the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced that there are two separate recall petitions for two members of The Village Center Metropolitan District, Bruce Hacker and Steven Barr. For more on this topic...
Water is a critical resource all along the front range. For more on this topic...
For more articles on Tri-Lakes area water supplies, see also the
Academy Water and Sanitation District,
Donala Water and Sanitation District,
Forest View Acres Water District,
Monument Board of Trustees,
Monument Dam and Lake,
Palmer Lake Town Council and Planning Commission,
Triview Metropolitan District, and the
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District topics.
As the largest homeowners association in the Tri-Lakes area, WIA has to deal with a variety of issues. For more on this topic...
- 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
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 24: Board plans Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, March 28: Board explains covenant violation adjudication, plans FireWise Day
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 14: WIA discusses plans for Toboggan Hill
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, April 28: Board hears feedback on Toboggan Hill parking proposal
- Snapshots: Site plan for The Cove at Woodmoor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 25: Board thanks Eagle Scouts, hears request on Firewise fencing
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 9: Improvements to billing system on the way
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 22: Board approves project to replace water line
- Letters: Woodmoor’s present fencing rules do not address fire risks
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 27:
Board hears community opportunities, hosts townhomes official
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 24:
Residents want action on illegal grow house; water main project averts failure
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 26:
Mark Smith retires after 20 years with Woodmoor Public Safety
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 16:
Scout upgrades common area signs; fire fines increased
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Dec. 14: Board hears Toboggan Hill concerns, plans annual meetiing
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan. 25:
Board discusses North Bay development, coyote concerns
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 22: New board hears candidates for Forestry director position
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, March 22: Forestry director named; concerns about Walters property
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, April 26: Board hears about increase in area crime
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 25: Event to close some Woodmoor streets; rules and regulations updated
- Letters: Proposed development alarms resident
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 28 and July 27: Residents speak on speeding, development, and short-term rentals
- Letters: Protest dense new subdivisions in Woodmoor
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27:
Board approves new business application form, updates fines
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 25: Board seeks candidates, maintains annual dues amount
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 15: Board reports current highlights
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Dec. 13: Board approves North Bay replat, will review Tri-Lakes Comprehensive Plan
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Jan. 24: Board discusses water augmentation plan, reviews finances
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 29 and Reorganization, Jan. 31: Board sets goals for 2018, conducts board election
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 28, March 28, and April 25: Board president provides updates; board hears resident’s composting proposal
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 24: Residents ask for options for Hidden Pond
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 27: Board agrees to reconsider Hidden Pond, survey community
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 25: Board discusses Hidden Pond, Brookmoor Estates, plan for rehab center at Ramada Inn
Water and sewage services to Woodmoor are provided by the Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District. For more on this topic...
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 10: The Barn to be polling location in upcoming election
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 14: Board president completes term
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 12: New board members sworn in
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 21: Board hears costs to serve Ponderosa Camp, Bald Mountain
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11: Board hears costs to serve Ponderosa Camp and Bald Mountain
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 1: Board hears operational reports
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 20: Board seeks public input on rates and budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Board reviews rates and budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8: Board approves new water rates, 2017 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 12: Growth in district increases demand for water
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 9 : Plumbing problem leads to huge water bill
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 9: Board updates ranch contract
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 6: Board considers transfer of taps to Dunes at Woodmoor
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11: Board hears discussion of long-range plan for district
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 8: Board rejects water request from outside the district
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13: Board hears audit report, debates bond strategy
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 17: Regional water plan presented to the board
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 21: Lawsuit decided in favor of district
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12: Revegetation project at Woodmoor Ranch making progress
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 9: Board hears preliminary discussion of rates
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 11: Board prepares for election; candidates sought
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 8: Board approves The Barn as polling place for election
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8: Board cancels election
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12: Board moves ahead with new well
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 17: Two directors sworn in; officers elected
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 18: Board vacancy filled; retirement plan and 2017 audit addressed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 9: Strategy for ponds considered; Woodmoor Ranch trip planned
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