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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
- Academy Water and Sanitation District Board meeting, March 20: Bomb-cyclone power outage threatened district operations
- Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting, April 17:
Costly repairs needed for deep well; board hears of North Monument Creek Interceptor project
- Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 19:
Water main leak repair was difficult, dangerous
OCN carries a series of articles on local arts and crafts and performing arts...
- Snapshots: Rocky Mountain Music Alliance Concert, Jan. 19
- Art Matters: The extraordinary benefits of living with art
- Art Matters:
Imagination, freedom, and billion-dollar ducks
- Snapshots: Handbell concert, Feb. 24
- Art Matters: "Amateur" artists a misnomer
- Snapshots: Visions of Light
- Snapshots: Palmer Divide Photographers
- Art Matters: Art: Secret knowledge as poetry, flower power
- Snapshots: Acoustic Eidolon at TLCA, April 12
- Art Matters: Get out and about: local art events
- Snapshots: Black Forest Arts & Craft Guild
- Snapshots: Sayer Frederics
- Snapshots: Rufus Cappadocia at TLCA, May 11
- Snapshots: Taste of TLC, May 8
- Snapshots: Action photography, May 13
- Snapshots: Art Hop May 16
- Snapshots: Meadow Grass Festival, May 25
- Snapshots: Cirque du Monument
- Art Matters: Nature, art, and the "curated experience"
- Snapshots: Art Hop, June 20
- Snapshots: Soul Sacrifice at TLCA, June 21
- Snapshots: Concert in the Park, June 26
- Snapshots: Kim Richey at TLCA, June 28
- Snapshots: Boyce at Black Rose, June 28
- Snapshots: Hummingbird festival, June 22
- Art Matters: Art rentals—the Netflix of art?
- Snapshots: Suzy Bogguss at TLCA, July 17
- Snapshots: Spiderman, July 26
- Snapshots: Amy Helm at TLCA, July 27
- Snapshots: Limbach Park Quilt Show, July 20
- Snapshots: Butterfly Tour, July 13
- Snapshots: Forest Lakes Concert, July 26
- Snapshots: TLWC funds RMMA master class
- Art Matters: Fine art and "dolce far niente"
- Snapshots: Tom Rush at TLCA, Aug. 27
- Art Matters: Visual culture: ranching and the ecology of art
- Snapshots: New Christy Minstrels at TLCA
- Snapshots: RMMA Concert, Sep. 14
- Art Matters: Awesome: algebra, imagination, and art
- Snapshots: Songwriters at TLCA, Oct. 4
- Snapshots: Petra at TLCA, Oct. 25
- Art Matters:
Collecting art to live with and love
- Snapshots:
Black Forest Arts & Crafts Show
- Snapshots:
Bettman & Halpin at TLCA, Nov. 15
- Snapshots:
GWC arts and crafts show, Nov. 15
- Art Matters:
Live longer with art in your life
- Snapshots:
Song Spinners, Dec. 8
- Snapshots:
Hazel Miller at TLCA, Dec. 6
- Snapshots: Wendy Woo at TLCA, Jan. 24
- Art Matters:
Mr. Jung Ying Tsao: Far East Fine Arts
- Snapshots: Blue Canyon at Black Rose, Jan. 10
- Snapshots: Guardrail at Black Rose, Jan. 24.
- Snapshots: Songwriters at TLCA, Feb. 29
- Art Matters:
Creative "geni-us" and making memories last
- Snapshots: PLAG Winter Show, Jan. 31
- Snapshots: Chain Station at Black Rose, Feb. 14
- Snapshots: Michalicek at JCSL, Feb. 18
- Snapshots: Water workshop, Feb. 28
- Snapshots: Pineries hike, Feb. 29
- Art Matters:
Winston Churchill on art, inspiration, and courage
- Snapshots: CC students at Black Rose, Feb 28
- Art Matters:
From caves to pencils to screens—and back to pencils
- Letters: Inspired by Winston Churchill
- Art Matters: ARTcation: throw for flow
- Snapshots: Wirewood Station, June 14
- Art Matters:
Art: Genius artifact or destructive fabrication?
- Snapshots: Local artist’s fundraiser dragonfly
- Art Matters: Art meets NASA: Renaissance, Dutch baroque, and space art
- Snapshots: TLCA makes improvements, July 2
- Art Matters:
Making art: Flow for the pursuit of happiness
- Art Matters: Augmented reality art: our most contemporary art
- Art Matters: Art supports human resilience
- Art Matters: The arts and our health
 Art Matters: Stain paintings: a fortuitous, incidental art of delicate beauty
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...
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, March 20: Knockout blizzard, Station 2, and potential impact fees
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, April 5 and 24: Black Forest fire chief retires; board member steps down
- Snapshots: BFFRPD hosts Easter Egg Hunt
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, May 15:
Board chairman becomes interim chief and is cleaning house
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, June 19:
Interim chief extended; neglected priorities and staff increases addressed
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, July 17:
Training captain sworn in; staffing search continues; board chairman resigns
- Snapshots: BFFRPD Open House, July 13
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Aug. 20:
Interim chief extended again; 2018 audit is "clean"
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Sept. 25:
Three apply for replacement position; fiscal policy updated
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 23:
Part-timers become full-time; Flying Horse North lacks hydrants
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 20:
County ignoring its own rules, chief warns
- Black
Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 11:
2020 budget approved; interim chief extended
- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, Jan. 15:
Operations captain hired; county fire code enforcement falls short
- Black Forest Fire Rescue/Protection District, Feb. 19: Board hears plea for disability; cheaper vehicle computers considered
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 15: Emergency disaster declared; board election canceled
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 20: No change in directors; 2019 audit is "clean"
- Snapshots: Visible address numbers
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District June 3, 11, and 17: Langmaid hired as fire chief; new 4x4 ambulances arrive
- Snapshots: Black Forest Fire 7th Anniversary
- BFFRPD July 15: Dual taxation addressed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, August 19: Fleet replacement planning re-evaluated
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 3 and 9: Disability claim denied; future revenue in hands of voters
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 21: County commissioners criticized; proposed 2021 budget discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 18: Residents petition for exclusion; proposed 2021 budget gets public hearing
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 9: 2021 budget approved
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 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 7, 21:
Gleneagle golf course redevelopment moves forward
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 and 11: 80 Flying Horse North homes approved despite opposition
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 2, 9, and 11:
License granted for western interceptor project
- 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 29, Dec. 4, 11, 18, and 20: Neighbors’ appeal against rehabilitation facility denied
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 8, 10, 15, 17, and 22:
New commissioners sworn in; I-25 gap funding progresses
- Letters: Commissioner Williams reaches out
- 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
- 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 Board of County Commissioners, April 4, 9, 11, and 23: Forest Lakes Phase II rezoning and preliminary plan approved
- El
Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 7, 14, and 21: Roundabout
construction contract approved for intersection
- 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 2, 9, and 23:
Approvals for Winsome and Rollin Ridge Estates developments
- 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 15, and 17:
Abert Ranch preliminary plan approved; initial budget hearings held
- 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 Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19:
Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II approved
- El
Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 2, 7, 14, and 16: Public
improvements completed at two developments
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 28 and 30, Feb. 4, 11, and 25: Final plat at Walden Preserve 2 filing approvedEl 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
- 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
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 19: North Bay at Lake Woodmoor development recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 2 and 16: Two special uses in the Tri-Lakes area recommended for approval
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, June 30 and July 14:
New cell tower approved; I-25 Gap project updated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 28, Aug 11, 18, and 25: WMMI appeals litigation decision
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 8, 15, and 22: Decisions made relating to two ongoing developments
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 6, 13, and 27: Initial 2021 budget hearings held
- 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 Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22: Approval for residential development on Benet Hill Monastery land; WMMI litigation update
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...
- 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
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 4 and 18:
Water master plan approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 5 and 19: High Plains, Settlers View plans advance
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 2 and 16: Second phase of Forest Lakes development recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 7:
Location approved for MA school
- Snapshots: County Master Plan, May 14
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 18:
Final 12 lots at former golf course development recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 2 and 16:
Development at Highway 83 and Hodgen Road recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17:
Abert Ranch preliminary plan recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 7: Final plat for Walden Preserve 2 filing recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 4 and 18: Two minor subdivision requests 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
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 9 and 23: CARES Act funds to be disbursed to Monument, Palmer Lake
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17: Special use approved for additional living quarters
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 15: Initial plans for Grandwood Ranch recommended for approval
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Rollin Ridge final plat recommended for approval; residential development proposed on Benet Hill Monastery land
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 17: Rezoning and final plat applications for Black Forest properties recommended for approval
The COVID-19 virus has forced the entire nation to change daily life and business. See how the Tri-Lakes area is adapting ...
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, 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
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 20: WMMI and reserve fund use approved; regulatory compliance discussed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18: Board evaluates budget draft; rate increase approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 6:
2019 budget approved; water rates up 4 percent, wastewater up $2 per month
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 17: Future brightens for long-term renewable water contracts
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 21:
Efforts to complete treatment project expedited
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21: Commissioner visit a first; water resources prioritized
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18:
Regional pipeline plans encounter complications
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16:
Rules and regs revisited, exceedance corrected
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20:
Creative solutions for arsenic discharge limits
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18: Required permit with Pueblo County almost complete
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15:
Key permit granted; district seeks long-term CSU agreement
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17:
Green dye, other culprits plague wastewater system
- Donala
Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12:
Rates, mill levies, and water storage feasibility study approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 16: District considers NMCI NEPA Participation Agreement
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 20: Staff changes forthcoming; leak policy sustained
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 26: COVID-19 induces extra steps; engineers advise creative steps
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 16: Board election and COVID-19 status outlined
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 18:
Water and wastewater solutions working smoothly
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16: Water and wastewater solutions working smoothly
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 20: Refinancing step benefits from low interest rates
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 17: New land, new plan, additional counsel
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 15: "Phenomenal" savings achieved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 19: Regionalization considerations include water and wastewater
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 10: 2021 finances and policy changes established
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, 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
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 21:
"De-Gallagherization" resolution fails
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 18: Accepted 2018 budget draws concerns
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 16: 2019 budget may include 52% pay boost
- Snapshots: Wescott Safety Fair, Oct. 13
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 14:
Smaller 2019 pay boosts proposed; subdistrict dissolution considered
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 4:
2019 budget changed then approved, including some raises
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 15:
2019 salary decision fallout
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 19:
Merger talks decline; firefighter promotions approved
- Donald Wescott FPD board meeting, March 19: Bomb cyclone adds work and personnel to shifts
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 16:
Equal taxation idea stalls; merger talks suspended
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 21:
Southern district won’t be annexed by Colorado Springs
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 11:
Easement agreement signed; director resigns
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 23:
Search for new board member begins; firefighters promoted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 4 and 17:
New board member selected
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 15: Seven promoted, including one new lieutenant
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov 19: Budget 2020 begins with battalion chief additions
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 3: 2020 budget approved unanimously
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 21: Wescott remembers board chairman; election moves forward
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 18: Wescott board hears grant request, receives donations
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District special meeting, March 17: Local emergency disaster preparations approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 31 and April 21: May 5 election discussed; annual audit clean
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting May 19: New board members take oath of office
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 16: No money approved for requests, including increased retirement benefits
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 21: Board approves steps toward election for de-Gallagherization
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 18: De-Gallagherization initiative moves forward
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Sept. 15, 22: Board favors de-Gallagherization
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 20: COVID-19 guidelines continue; updates received
- Snapshots: DWFPD’s new tender
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 17:
2021 budget disagreements may see a loss of a chief position
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District meeting, Dec. 1:
2021 budget approved as focus is on
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...
- Snapshots: Wildfire Preparedness Day, May 7
- Snapshots: Woodmoor Firewise event, May 7
- Snapshots:
CERT Training, Feb. 6
- Wildfire preparedness in Palmer Lake
- CERT teaches people how to be prepared and helpful in emergencies
- Snapshots:
Crime and safety, Jan. 16
- Snapshots: RRR: Firewise Site of Excellence
- Snapshots: Human trafficking awareness
- Snapshots: Personal safety seminar, Feb. 20
- Snapshots: Amateur radio exam, Feb. 2
- Snapshots: Black Forest Together, Feb. 12
- Snapshots: RRR urges preparedness, May 4
- Snapshots: Wildfire Preparedness, May 25
- Snapshots: DWFPD Safety Fair, May 11
- Snapshots: Timberedge mitigates, June 15
- Snapshots: I-25 HazMat Survey, Aug. 19
- Snapshots: CERT, Feb. 18
- Colorado Estates neighborhood meeting, March 9: Neighbors help prepare for wildfire to come
- Snapshots: Oregon firefighters help sand watch
- Snapshots: Home ignition zone
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, west of I-25 at the end of West Baptist Road, is a Title
32 service district in El Paso County established in 1985. FLMD is the half-acre
operating district responsible for the public infrastructure and utility and
general governmental services for the residents of Pinion Pines Metropolitan
Districts 1, 2, and 3, which
actually collect the property taxes. PPMD 1 and 2 are in unincorporated El Paso
County, but the commercial section PPMD 3 is within Monument town limits.
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
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 6: Privacy policy approved; residents learn about district structure
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 3:
2019 budgets approved; O&M costs climbing as expected
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 1:
100% renewable water supply in use
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Nov. 4:
Rate increases proposed; preliminary 2020 budget discussed
- Forest
Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3,
Dec. 9:
2020 budgets and rate increases approved
- 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
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines Metro Districts 2 & 3, Feb. 6: NEPA agreement, bond issue letters approved
- Forest
Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3,
Sept. 15: Water restrictions tighten; trail license approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 7: Wastewater rates increase approved
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...
- Forest View Acres Water District, March 27: Forest View Acres Water District receives $300,000 grant
- Forest View Acres Water District,July 24: Board votes to improve infrastructure
- Forest View Acres Water District, Sept. 25:
Board approves new water meters
- Forest View Acres Water District, May 24:
Hydrant repairs recommended in FVAWD
- Forest View Acres Water District, Dec. 6:
Board discusses budget and upcoming election
- FVAWD Meeting, May 23
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, March 12: Interceptor approved; water treatment plant up and running
- Forest View Acres Water District, June 26:
Forest View Acres has big projects in the works
- Forest View Acres Water District, May 27: Board discusses financial reports and turbidity
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Aug. 11: Mandatory water restrictions; southern trail could be extended
Information to assist the indoor and outdoor gardener...
- 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
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Garden’s success shows value of "lazy" methods
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa pine needles: free champions, lazy gardening victory
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Leafy mulch, early potting, and indoor blooms
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Plants help improve health, indoors and outdoors
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Forest bathing, space travel, and indoor air
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Earth: It’s rescued by lazy gardening
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indian Science: Using native wisdom can help save the world
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Bomb cyclone devastates America’s food
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Indigenous science, ponderosa, and local gardening
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indian science, ponderosas, beauty and the bees
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indigenous science hacks for modern gardening
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Indigenous science: our backyard Russian sage
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Gardens for people and pets; fall plantings
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Mullein, a backyard fountain of youth
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Outsmarting weather and deer
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Local trees: the heroes and villains
- Snapshots: Home composting, Nov. 14
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG):
Our forests and trees can talk, cry, and sing to us
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Protecting our forest clime when landscaping
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): The real bad guys harming wild birds, and dangers of potting soil
- Letters: Domestic cats are the No. 1 killer
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Victory Gardens today offer hope, boost morale
- Snapshots: Water-wise Gardening, Mar. 13
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Planet Earth: Farming or mining? We have 60 harvests left
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Foraging, forests, and food hiking in Tri-Lakes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ethnoecology: traditional knowledge and composting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Let’s make a local seed library!
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Using bright, warm, protective tunnels for plants
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature in November
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Our rocky mountainous year
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Local winter wildlife
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...
- Letters: LPHS After Prom thanks
- Letters: 2019 bond initiative for LPSD 38
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 10:
Board hears comments on new Monument Academy location, passes budget
- Letters: Stop wasting money
- Letters: 20th anniversary reminder to continue investing in our children
- Letters: D38 bond: Support the district now and for the future
- Letters: Welcome, Dr. KC Somers
- Snapshots: Meeting with Somers, July 19
- Letters: LPSD 38: property tax effect of 2019 bond
- Letters: Transparency?
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 26:
Board approves wording of bond issue, discusses local control in light of sex-ed law
- Letters: How about those portables?
- Letters: Running for re-election
- Letters: Adam Cupp for D38 school board
- Letters: Penny-wise but pound-foolish
- Letters: D38-What is the truth?
- Letters: LPSD 38-middle school overcrowding
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 10, 12 and 16:
Board passes resolution regarding local control, designates strategic goals
- Letters: It’s all about the kids!
- Letters: Vote “yes” on question 4A
- Letters: On teacher compensation and Bond Issue 4A
- Letters: LPSD 38 needs Matthew Clawson
- Letters: Matt Clawson for school board
- Letters: The unmeasured costs of an overcrowded middle school
- Letters: Vote Matthew Clawson for school board
- Letters: Listen to our teachers
- Letters: The right man for the job
- Letters: Matt Clawson for re-election
- Letters: Moms for Matt Clawson
- Letters: Why does my education tax rate keep decreasing?
- Letters: “Yes” on 4A for a strong community
- Letters: D38 still not listening: Vote “no” on school bond
- Letters: Why I support Matthew Clawson
- Letters: Here we go again
- Letters: Matthew Clawson, qualified to serve kids and community
- Letters: Critical thinking and dreams
- Letters: Vote for Clawson and for 4A
- Letters: D38 bond and school board election
- Letters: Why I continue to support Matthew Clawson
- Letters: Matthew Clawson is my choice for D38
- Letters: Why our kids and community need Matthew Clawson
- Letters: D38 student estimates wrong
- Letters: Lewis-Palmer School District and your property taxes
- Letters: Vote for change
- Letters: MA’s new school provides new seats in D38
- Letters: Schwarz announces candidacy
- Letters: 2019 Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Bond—a “pro” statement
- Letters: Adam Cupp: D38 School Board candidate and man of integrity
- Snapshots: D38 bond open house, Sep. 10
- Snapshots: Somers at Outpourings, Sep. 17
- 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
- Snapshots: D38 Hall of Fame, Oct. 12
- Letters: Why I support Matthew Clawson
- Letters: Adam Cupp—candidate’s 4A “no” position
- Letters: Misleading “con” statements published in voter guide by Strong D38 pro-bond issue committee
- Letters: Why we favor Mathew Clawson for District 38 School Board
- Letters: Real estate and schools
- Snapshots: D38 Board Candidates Forum, Oct. 3
- 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 Board of Education, Nov. 18:
Post-election discussion, Somers’ Listening and Learning Tour
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 12:
Reports on Special Ed Advisory Committee, School Finance, and Legislative initiatives
- Letters:
Thanks to Dr. Somers
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 3 and 16:
Newly elected members sworn in, officers appointed, audit approved
- Letters:
D38 decision makers—can you hear us now?
- Snapshots: Students help TreeCycle, Jan. 4
- Snapshots: D38 Community Collaboration: "What’s next for D38?", Jan. 27
- 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
- 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
- Letters: Does D38 still deserve the $4 million in additional MLO funding?
- Snapshots: D38 Chess Tournament, Feb. 22
- February Library Events: Events continue during spring break
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 16:
Board discusses plans for extended closure, approves bus purchase
- Snapshots: Remote learning
- Snapshots: D38 provides computers
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, April 21:
In-person classes canceled for the remainder of the year; graduation plans in progress
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, May 19:
Board hears report from Monument Academy, discusses budget decisions
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, May 29: Committee discusses budget, end-of-year reflections, multiple pathways
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, June 22: Board approves budget, discusses back-to-school plans and distance learning
- Snapshots: Congratulations Class of 2020!
- D-38 Board of Education, July 20: Board reviews back-to-school plan
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Aug. 4, 11, and 24:
Board changes leadership, passes COVID-19 resolution
- Snapshots:
LPHS Class of ‘75 makes donation
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept. 21:
Monument Academy gives Annual Report; distance learning update
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec.14: Board discusses plans for second semester, approves contract for energy audit
- Letters: Schools need to maintain COVID safety Standards
- Letters: A student's perspective
- Letters: D38 students need to be in school full time, five days a week
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...
- 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, history program mark June activities
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19:
Presentation honors Woody Guthrie
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19:
Past becomes present at Chautauqua
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 20: Harvey Girls brought hospitality to West
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, October 18:
Film honors local WWII hero
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, November 15:
History series features Colorado’s only WWI flying ace
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 17:
At annual meeting, group looks back
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 21:
"Poker Alice" was dealt good cards and bad
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 21: Rock Island Railroad a force in the Pikes Peak area
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18: Emma Langdon was resilient advocate of miners’ rights
- Snapshots: Preparing for Monument’s 140th
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 16:
History of the singing cowboy
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 20:
A short history of U.S. ties to North Africa
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 18:
Now-endangered oxen pulled wagons westward
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 3:
Railroad Days celebrates completion of ‘Transcon’
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 19:
Student details lives of Doc Holliday, Kid Curry
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17:
Homesteaders on what are now Air Force Academy grounds
- Nov. 5 Election Results
- Snapshots: PLHS annual meeting, Jan. 16
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 20: Radio and its many pioneers
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Colorado: 1918 pandemic hindsight is 2020
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: 1918-19 pandemic impact on Colorado schools
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: 100 years: celebrating the story of women’s suffrage
- Snapshots:
Flying Horse Ranch history
- Snapshots:
Monument pioneers, July 4, 2019
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
Celebrating Colorado in August: statehood, summiting Pikes Peak, and suffrage
Marijuana
Monument Academy
The Monument Academy is a charter school within Lewis-Palmer District 38. For more on this topic...
- 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
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 9:
Board discusses preparations for the new year, grant application for new facility
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 13: Board supports D38 bond and MLO ballot measures
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 10:
Board hears about increased counseling, agreement with D38 on bond use
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov 8: Board sees robot demo, revises 2018-19 budget
- Snapshots: Veterans Day at MA, Nov. 9
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 10: Board hears plans for assessment season, Saxon math replacement
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 14:
Board discusses School Resource Officer availability, state legislation
- Snapshots: MA presents assessments, Jan. 30
- Monument Academy School Board, March 21: Board hears Unified Improvement Plan, approves bond underwriter
- Letters:
A word of thanks
- Monument Academy School Board, April 12:
Board approves 2019-20 budget
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 7:
Location approved for MA school
- Monument Academy School Board, May 9: Board speaks on rumors, modifies open records policy
- Monument Academy School Board Special Meeting, May 28:
Executive Director’s contract not renewed
- Monument Academy School Board, June 13:
Public pushes back on new school; board provides project update
- Monument Academy School Board, July 18:
Board hears stakeholder feedback on new school
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 8: Board hears leadership, funding, and design concerns
- Letters: Building upon the legacy of Monument Academy
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 12:
Secondary school update: no YMCA, no new middle school seats
- Letters: Advancing the excellence of Monument Academy
- Snapshots:
MA Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 14:
Board hears revised budget and first COO report
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 9:
Board hears from bond advisor, learns about secondary school program, accepts member’s resignation
- Letters:
Monument Academy: poised for the future
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 9: Board discusses academic calendar, fills empty seat
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb.13:
Board sets school calendar, discusses uniforms and board election
- Monument Academy School Board, March 12:
Board approves pandemic plan, construction contingencies, and teachers’ raises
- MA School Board, April 9:
Board reviews eLearning, construction
- MA School Board, May 6:
Board approves 10% budget cut, cancels raises
- Monument Academy School Board, June 9: Board hears plans for next year, including increased marketing
- Monument Academy School Board, July 15 and 16: Board passes torch, discusses opening
- Letters: Monument Academy set to open new East campus
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug.13:
Board approves opening plan for both campuses
- MA School Board, Sept.10: Board discusses school opening, distance learning challenges
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 8 and 15: Board considers changes to learning options, accepts board member Byrd’s resignation
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 4, 12, and 19: Board dips deeper into reserves, resets virtual learning
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 10: Board hears assessment report, COVID-19 impacts
- Letters: Thank you, Monument Academy
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. 3: Town attorney and seventh trustee sworn in; interim town manager named
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 17: Interim town manager starts work
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 7, Jan. 22: Traffic connection required for Sanctuary Pointe
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 4: Town attorney working extra hours; historic arch coming down
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 19: Board learns election residency depends on intent
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 1: Town manager made permanent; Monument becomes 2nd Amendment sanctuary
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 15: Goodwill merger approved with no financial liability to the town
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 6: Willow Springs/Monument Creek Ranch annexation approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, May 20: Water rates discussion begins again
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 3: Water rate changes proposed
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 17: Town water rate increases approved
- 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 Board of Trustees, Aug. 19: "Clean" 2018 audit accepted with board questions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 16: Home Place Ranch a nonstarter
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 21: Kratom moratorium extended ahead of eventual ban; I-25 Gap project revisions
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 7: Town attorney advocates for developer to get rehearing
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov 18: Separation agreement for Treasurer, Home Place Ranch approved, All Kratom sales banned
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 2: April election ballot question approved; three trustee positions up for election
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 16: Treasurer payout, 2020 budget approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 6: April trustee election set; 2019 expenses questioned
- Monument Board of Trustees, Jan. 21: Development code updates underway
- Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 18: Intense discussion of radium in the water supply
- Monument candidates' statements
- Snapshots: BOT Candidates, Feb. 25
- Snapshots: Monument Police Chief Hemingway introduced, Feb. 10
- Monument Board of Trustees Candidate Forum, March 10: Candidates discuss issues affecting Monument
- Monument Board of Trustees, March 2: Additional radium treatment process request fails
- Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, March 23: Monument declares local disaster; virtual meetings approved
- Snapshots: Monument Election Results, April 7
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 6: Radium requests reconsidered and approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, April 20: Trustees sworn in; outgoing members shown appreciation
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, June 15: Local young marine receives national recognition
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 6: Willow Springs and Monument Ridge projects approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 20: Possible tax increase ballot question; water issues occurring
- Monument BOT, Aug. 17, 24: Voters will see sales tax increase on Nov. ballot
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Board approves emergency water fixes, two land development requests
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8: Board prepares for bond sales
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 21: Town sells $22 million in debt to finance water projects
- Monument BOT, Oct. 5: Request for high mill levy concerns board
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 19: Board continues work on 2021 budget
- 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
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 7: Board suggests town become pandemic sanctuary city; budget approved
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, 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
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 8: Drive-through restaurant, addition to body shop approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 12: Sanctuary Pointe filing, Monument Creek Ranch annexation advance
- Monument
Planning Commission, November 14: New Planning Commission members sworn in;
three development plans approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 12: Delaney to step down; Sanctuary Pointe Filing 5 Final Plat approved
- Caption correction
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 13: New commissioners sworn in; St. Peter parking lot zone change and replat approved
- Monument Planning Commission, May 8: Planning Commission procedures and planning acronyms available on town website
- Monument Planning Commission, June 12: Three major items advance to the Board of Trustees
- Monument Planning Commission, July 10 and July 25: Sanctuary Pointe; Conexus Business Park; Peak Equipment Solutions; Home Place Ranch
- Monument Planning Commission, July 10 and July 25: Sanctuary Pointe; Conexus Business Park; Peak Equipment Solutions; Home Place Ranch
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9: Site Plan Application and Final Plat for Jackson Creek North, Filing No. 2 approved
- Monument Planning Commission, November 13: Commissioners to depart MPC, Triview Final Plat and Comprehensive Plan Resolution approved, town code revision open houses to come
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11:
Tri-Lakes Monument fire station annexation approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 8: New members sworn in; Sanctuary Pointe Phase 3 Site Plan approved
- Monument Planning Commission, March 11: New planning commissioners and BOA member sworn in; Zone Change and PD Sketch Plan for The Village approved
- Monument Planning Commission, June 10 and 24: Planning Commission approves development projects in virtual meetings
- Monument Planning Commission, July 8 and 22: Commission recommends for approval project proposals including Falcon Commerce Center
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12: Commission approves plans for Woodmen Valley Chapel, Conexus Business Park Phases 2 and 3; trail options discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 9 and 23: Busy public comment; new leadership
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14: Plans for Willow Springs Ranch Filing No. 1 Plat approved
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 9: UPS Distribution Center Site Plan and Sanctuary Pointe Filing No. 8 Plat approved
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
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 21: District endorses CSU wastewater connection option
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 21: So-called "flushable" wipes clogging lift stations
- Snapshots: Hydrant rainbow, May 22
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 19: Interim manager appointed; Wagons West, Willow Springs on the horizon
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 12 and 16: Interim manager terminated; working to fill the gaps
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 21: No rate increases for now; learning curve continues
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 18: Board postpones budget approval due to failure to post it
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 16: Board approves 2021 budget
- Letters: We expect fair and accurate reporting
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...
- Snapshots: Mountain Biking Day, Oct. 6
- Snapshots: Yule Log Hunt, Dec. 16
- Snapshots: Caption correction
- Snapshots: Kids come first for first responders
- Snapshots: Hugs & high-fives at Limbach Park
- Snapshots: Wreaths Across America, Dec. 15
- Snapshots: Santa and Wescott deliver cheer
- Snapshots: TreeCycle accepting trees
- Snapshots: Simply irresistible
- Snapshots: Rescuing our forests and us from the worst of litterbugs
- Snapshots: Nature Center Planned, April 4
- Snapshots: National Poetry Month, April 13
- Snapshots: Full Moon Hike, April 19
- Snapshots: Coolest Dog contest donation
- Snapshots: Beautiful day at Palmer Lake
- Snapshots: Tree planting Demo, April 26
- Letters: Noxious weed control
- Letters: Time to save our bees
- Snapshots: Black Forest Festival, Aug. 10
- Snapshots: Slash & Mulch program popular
- Snapshots: 100’s attend RAD event, Aug. 23
- Snapshots: YMCA Volunteer Fair, Aug. 22
- "TRY-athletes" enjoy a cool Palmer Lake splash
- Snapshots: National Night Out, Aug. 3
- Snapshots: BBQ at Jackson Creek Senior Living
- Snapshots: Elephant Rock Hike, Aug. 30
- Snapshots: Monument Indie Fest, Aug. 31
- Snapshots: North EPC Nature Center, Oct. 7
- Snapshots: Monument Beautification
- Snapshots: Take a Kid Mountain Biking
- Snapshots: Creek Week, Oct. 5
- Snapshots: Business Expo, Oct. 17
- Snapshots: Pumpkin give-away, Oct. 19
- Snapshots: Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
- Snapshots: Monument Lake dock extended
- Snapshots: Monument Lake fence, June 8
- Snapshots: Schuh wins PLAG scholarship
- Snapshots: Bears have people problems
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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...
- 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
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Sept. 8: Crime prevention coordinator urges awareness
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Nov. 17: Transportation concerns rise as area grows
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 19: County’s Water Master Plan presented
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., March 9: Neighbors cooperate, collaborate for best outcomes
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Nov. 9: NEPCO holds annual elections, hosts county commissioners
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Jan. 11: NEPCO has plans for 2020 presentations
- NEPCO Inc., July 11: NEPCO reports on local land development projects
- NEPCO, Sept. 12: NEPCO continues virtual meetings
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 14: NEPCO welcomes county commissioners
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...
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 9 and 23:
Recreational marijuana headed for the ballot again
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 13 and 27: Water issues occupy council
- Letters: Vote yes on Palmer Lake 2B
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 25:
No new sewer or water taps
- Letters: Please vote no on Palmer Lake measure 2B
- Letters: Vote yes on 2B
- Palmer Lake Town Council, November 8:
Council focuses on budgets for 2018 and 2019
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 13: Bridge project receives extension
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 10 and 24: Fire safety program presented
- 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
- Letters: Awake the Lake is alive and well
- Letters: Palmer Lake Lantern Festival benefitted whom?
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 28 and March 28: Council considers water rate hike
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 11 and April 25: Further study of drainage issues recommended
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 9 and 23:
Town finances cause concern; future of Fire Department debated
- Palmer Lake Town Council, June 13 and June 27:
Community speaks out on future of the Fire Department
- 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
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 8 and 22:
Council defers ballot initiative to fund Fire Department
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 12 and 24:
Citizens’ committee presents concerns
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 24:
Well and drainage issues concern council
- Palmer Lake Town Council, November 14:
Council hears update on bridge
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 12 and 18:
Simmering dissatisfaction brings rush of resignations
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 9 and 23: New council member appointed to replace Faust
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 13 and 27:
Storm water planning underway
- Palmer Lake Town Council, March 12, 25, and 26: Town hires architects and an attorney
- Palmer Lake Town Council, April 9, 11 and 23: Council bans parking on streets
- Palmer Lake Town Council, May 14 and 28: Fireworks canceled, clerk and fire chief sworn in, parking fines increased
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 11 and 25:
New fire chief sworn in; stormwater ordinance updated
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 9 and 23: Increased use of lake brings headaches for town
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 13 and 27:
Local restaurant favorite to reopen; trailhead to remain closed
- Letters: Palmer Lake trustee endorsements
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 10 and 24: Temporary moratorium on new water taps now in effect
- Letters: Backing Kit Bromfield
- Letters: Kit Bromfield endorsement
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 8 and 22: Board discusses design for reservoir trailhead parking, chicken and goat ordinance
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 12: Public hearing on 2021 budget held
- Snapshots: Visitor on-street parking prohibited
- 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
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: Next solar cooking demo, Apr. 7
- Letters: Public and their dogs need to stay away from moose
- Snapshots: Moose in Monument, May 3
- Snapshots: Mother's Day at Fox Run Park
- Snapshots: Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at Palmer Lake
- Snapshots: Blacksmithing at WMMI, June 5
- Snapshots: Coffee with town manager, June 13
- Snapshots: Pikes Peak Celtic Festival, June 15
- Snapshots: Wildland fire mitigation, June 5
- Snapshots: Monument celebrates 140th, June 15
- Snapshots: Barefoot Mile, June 8
- Snapshots:
Chief Shirk’s retirement party
- Snapshots:
Fox Run Park cleanup, July 13
- Snapshots:
Bethesda Gardens BBQ, July 3
- Snapshots:
Barn Dance, July 3
- Snapshots:
Pancake Breakfast, July 4
- Snapshots:
Palmer Lake Fun Run, July 4
- Snapshots:
Independence Day Parade
- Snapshots:
MVEA thanks members, July 18
- Snapshots: Run 4 Hope, July 20
- Snapshots: Rosie’s car show, July 28
- Snapshots: Weeds beware!
- Snapshots: Short-term rental assessments
- Snapshots: Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake reviews survey, considers actions
- Letters:
Thank you!
- Letters:
Tri Lakes, you were a fantastic chapter in my book of life!
- Palmer Lake Chili Supper and Star Lighting
- Snapshots:
Plaque honors vets, Nov. 11
- Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake, Nov. 20:
Members vote on next steps
- Snapshots:
Monument Tree Lighting, Dec. 7
- Snapshots:
Palmer Lake Star
- Snapshots:
Open Space Contract, Dec. 3
- Snapshots:
Friends of Fox Run Park, Dec. 14
- Snapshots:
School in the Woods, Dec. 10
- Snapshots:
Santa on Patrol, Dec. 14 & 21
- Snapshots:
Palmer Lake Yule Log, Dec. 15
- Snapshots:
Ice Fishing on Monument Lake, Dec. 31
- Snapshots:
Outpouring, Dec. 17
- Snapshots:
Palmer Lake Fire & Safety, Dec. 6
- Corrections to the Dec. 7 issue of
OCN
- Snapshots: Human Trafficking, Jan. 27
- Snapshots: Pedestrian bridge installed in Palmer Lake
- Snapshots: Pedestrian bridge installed in Palmer Lake, Jan. 7
- Snapshots: Medical examiner draws a crowd
- Letters: 20 years of tail-waggin' tales!
- Snapshots: Methodist Church EPG wins national award
- Snapshots: State of the Region, Feb. 7
- Snapshots: Winter fun at Fox Run, Feb. 1
- Snapshots: The Village discussed, Feb. 18
- Save the pipes, don’t flush wipes
- A Perspective on Our Community:
Hindsight: It’s a small world
- Snapshots: Lunches for vets, first responders
- Mar. 3 Presidential Primary Election Results
- A Perspective on Our Community: You can help keep our firefighters safe
- Snapshots: D-20 distributes lunches
- Letters: Boy raising money to protect police
- Snapshots: Community Meeting House, May 17
- Homeowners save nearly 100 acres of open space
- Snapshots: Piping encouragement, May 8
- Snapshots: Men honored for their efforts, May 1
- Perspective on Our Community: Reservoir Access Road Closure
- Perspective on Our Community: The stone soup of yard work
- Snapshots: Breakfast drive-through, June 13
- Letters: Walking with purpose: thoughts on BLM in Colorado Springs
- Snapshots: BLM demonstrations, June 7, 14
- Pleasant View Estates almost never existed
- Letters: Little Free Library
- Snapshots: Farm to Farmers Market
- Snapshots: "Bi Bertha" installed at Lolley's
- Snapshots: Backyard Farmers Market, July 11
- Snapshots: Many thanks, Danny, July 25
- OCN photo contest winner
- Snapshots:
Sunset over Mount Herman
- Snapshots:
King’s Deer Garage Sale, Aug. 7-9
- Snapshots:
Power outage, July 31
- Snapshots:
Fishing license checks, Aug. 15
- Snapshots:
Inline skating at LPMS
- Snapshots:
Chamber guest speaker, Aug. 26
- Snapshots:
Hip, Hip Hooray, PLVFD! Aug. 15
- Snapshots:
"Forest Den" - a mystery
- Snapshots:
Monument Lake maintenance
- Letters:
The right words
- Snapshots:
Black Forest Reverse Parade
- OCN photo contest winners
- OCN photo contest winners
- Letters: Proud parents of first-generation seekers of college education
- Snapshots:
Monument street improvements
- Snapshots:
St. Peter Holiday Craft Fair
- Developer community meeting, Oct. 1: Jackson Creek North Filings 3-6 proposal presented
- Snapshots:
Friends of Fox Run Park hike
- Snapshots:
Hodgen Rd. wildfire, Oct. 12
- Snapshots:
Skate Park gets a makeover
- Snapshots:
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28
- Snapshots:
Poll Snacks
- OCN
photo contest winner
- Letters: Advice for wildlife encounters
- Snapshots: Celebrate small businesses
- And we hear from our readers
- Snapshots: Train Separation in Palmer Lake
- Snapshots: Turkey crossing
- Snapshots: The eagle has landed
- Snapshots: Christmas spirit in Tri-Lakes
- Snapshots: Ahoy, Rudolph!
- Snapshots: Walking to LPHS, Dec. 7
- Snapshots: Stars
- Snapshots: Holiday Lights
- Snapshots: Santa on Patrol
- Snapshots: Lolley’s Ice Cream opening soon
- Polar Express display given permanent home in Colorado Springs museum
- OCN photo contest winners
- And we hear from our readers...
Pinion Pines Metropolitan Districts 1 and 2 are in unincorporated El Paso
County, but the commercial section PPMD 3 is within Monument town limits.
It is a service district in El Paso County.
Forest Lakes Metropolitan Disrict is the half-acre
operating district responsible for the public infrastructure and utility and
general governmental services for the residents of PPMD 1, 2, and 3, which
actually collect the property taxes. For more on this topic...
- 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 Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, June 4:
Differences between Forest Lakes and Pinon Pines Metro Districts discussed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 6: Privacy policy approved; residents learn about district structure
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 3:
2019 budgets approved; O&M costs climbing as expected
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, March 12: Interceptor approved; water treatment plant up and running
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 1:
100% renewable water supply in use
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Nov. 4:
Rate increases proposed; preliminary 2020 budget discussed
- Forest
Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3,
Dec. 9:
2020 budgets and rate increases approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines Metro Districts 2 & 3, Feb. 6: NEPA agreement, bond issue letters approved
- 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
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, May 11 and 18: New board directors appointed
- Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 13: Reduction in mill levy sought; water restrictions, trail closures addressed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Aug. 11: Mandatory water restrictions; southern trail could be extended
- 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
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 7: Wastewater rates increase approved
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...
A proposal in 2018 to convert the Ramada Inn on Woodmoor Drive to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility was greeted by stiff opposition.
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: 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
- Snapshots:
Sertoma Golf Benefit, Aug. 13
- Snapshots:
Northern El Paso County information shared at Parks Party, Aug. 16
- Snapshots:
Pancakes for Purpose, Aug. 18
- Snapshots:
WMMI demo day, Aug. 25
- Snapshots: Bines and Brews Hopfest, Sep. 15
- Snapshots: WMMI Family Day, Sep. 8
- Snapshots: WMMI Ranch House Renovation
- Snapshots: VFW Family Freedom Festival
- Snapshots: Bill Nance Blood Drive, Sep. 4
- Snapshots: Barefoot Mile, Sep. 8
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake .5K, Oct. 7
- Snapshots: WØTLM Tech Day, Oct. 13
- Snapshots: WMMI Harvest Festival, Oct. 6
- Snapshots: Empty Bowl, Oct. 10
- Snapshots: BBQ for first responders, Oct, 13
- Snapshots: Spirit Tree Tour, Oct 13
- Snapshots: Trunk or Treat, Oct. 26
- Snapshots: Creepy Crawl, Oct. 27
- Snapshots: Gleneagle Renovation Project
- Snapshots: Kiwanis presents grant to LPMS
- Snapshots: AARP fills stockings, Nov. 14
- Snapshots: Keaggy wows TLCA audience, Dec. 7
- Snapshots: Kiwanis shares magic of reading
- Snapshots: Sertoma donates to officer’s family
- Snapshots: Community supports kettles
- Snapshots: WMMI Geo Day, Jan. 5
- Snapshots: Pinewood Derby, Jan. 26
- Snapshots: Red kettle bell ringers collect $50K
- Snapshots: Paws N Hooves meet & greet, Feb. 9
- Snapshots: AARP Driver Safety Course
- Snapshots:
Bearbotics team headed to Houston
- Snapshots:
Fun and games at the senior center
- Snapshots:
Slash/Mulch kickoff, April 20
- Snapshots:
Understanding Alzheimer’s
- Snapshots: Spring into Vintage, April 27
- Snapshots: Seedling giveway, May 4
- Snapshots: Hear It Here, May 17
- Snapshots: Dawson aquifer wells, May 13
- Snapshots: PLHS hosts Father’s Day, June 16
- Snapshots: Sertoma plants flags, July 3
- Snapshots: Bryson’s Chase tournament, June 14
- Snapshots: Getting Ahead class, June 19
- Snapshots: TLWC supports MCSS
- Snapshots: AARP at the Black Forest Festival
- Snapshots: Family Day at WMMI, Sep. 7
- Snapshots: Family Freedom Festival, Sep. 14
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake Wine Festival, Sep. 14
- Snapshots: Sertoma Patriot Golf, Sep. 17
- Snapshots: Flying Horse VIN Festival, Sep. 15
- Snapshots: Bines andBrews, Sep. 21
- Snapshots: Hope Restored in Black Forest
- Snapshots: Black Forest Together, Oct. 5
- Snapshots: Empty Bowls, Oct. 2
- Snapshots: High Country Kids 4-H, Oct. 13
- Snapshots: 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 16
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake 0.5K
- Snapshots: TLWC awards Silver Alliance
- Snapshots:
TLC Harvest of Love, Nov. 7, 14
- Snapshots:
Crawford House Vets, Nov. 1-3
- Snapshots:
A busy November for the TLWC
- Snapshots:
Blacksmithing at WMMI, Nov. 9
- Snapshots:
Harley’s Hope, Nov. 17
- Snapshots:
Tri-Lakes rings the bell for the Salvation Army
- Snapshots:
Kiwanis Craft Fair, Dec. 7
- Snapshots:
Church at Woodmoor, Dec. 11
- Snapshots:
VFW honors veterans, Dec. 14
- Snapshots:
Presents for Patriots, Dec. 14
- Snapshots: AARP elects officers, Jan. 8
- Snapshots: Red Kettle collections top $48K
- Snapshots: Parkinson’s support group, Jan. 18
- Snapshots: Local EIS supports east county
- Snapshots: WMMI Family Geology Day, Jan. 4
- Snapshots: Fundraiser for mental health, Jan. 11
- Snapshots: AARP hosts fire chief, Feb. 12
- Snapshots: TLWC at Kilmer, Feb. 13
- Snapshots: Bakhita Mountain Home, Feb. 17
- Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, March 12:
Your actions will protect vulnerable people during a pandemic
- Snapshots: Pegmatites at WMMI, Mar. 10
- Snapshots: Meals-on-Wheels delivers, Apr. 8
- Letters:
Tri-Lakes Cares: more than a food pantry
- Snapshots:
TLC donations collected, May 25
- Snapshots:
Drive-through awards ceremony
- Snapshots: Fundraiser walk for Bakhita, May 16
- Snapshots: WMMI resumes tours
- Snapshots: AARP remembers vets, July 1
- Snapshots: WMMI machinery demos, July 18
- Snapshots:
Gold panning championships
- Snapshots:
Silver Center Book Club. Aug. 14
- Snapshots:
Ham operators prepare
- Snapshots:
Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 21
- Snapshots:
Palmer Lake virtual TRY-athlon
- Snapshots:
TLWC awards grant to EIS
- Snapshots:
Eagle Scout’s memorial unveiled
- Snapshots:
WMMI Pumpkin Patch
- Snapshots:
TLWC donates cards and quilts
- Snapshots:
Empty Bowls benefits TLC
- Snapshots:
Lions upgrade playground
- Snapshots: Palmer Lake .5K “Race”
- Snapshots: WMMI Harvest Festival
- Snapshots: TLC provides Thanksgiving
- Snapshots: OCN nominated for award
- Snapshots: Hatfield - volunteer of the year
- Snapshots: Kiwanis donates to TLC
- Snapshots: Bell ringing kicks off
- Snapshots: Silver Alliance Thrift Store is open
- Snapshots: Chili Supper supports PL star
- OCN staff
- Snapshots: Monumental Impact
- Snapshots: Harvest of Love
- Snapshots: National Wreaths Across America
- Snapshots: Red Kettle Campaign
- Snapshots: Monumental Impact donates to TLC
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, 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
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 22:
Merger talks with Wescott continue; collective bargaining agreement pursued
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 26: Board receives advice on collective bargaining; 2019 budget presented
- Snapshots: TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 20
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 24:
Union frustrated over postponement of collective bargaining agreement discussion
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov.14:
2019 budget hearing; negotiations with union approved
- Tri-Lakes
Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 5: Front Range fire risk a stark
reality; another new engine, pay raises in budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 23:
Emergency response times rise along I-25 gap; "full staffing" achieved
- Tri-Lakes Monument FPD board meetings, Feb. 27, Mar. 27: Storm report and Master Plan recommendations
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 24:
Meritorious service medals awarded; strategic plan pondered
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 22:
Standards of coverage discussed and solutions explored
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 26: Joint Fleet Maintenance Facility proposed; board president Shirk announces his retirement
- Snapshots: Firehouse tradition continues
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 24:
Board approves "De-Gallagher" ballot initiative; 2018 audit accepted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 28:
Labor agreement reached; Station 1 remodel approved
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 25:
New board president and treasurer selected; preliminary 2020 budget presented
- Snapshots: TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 28
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 23:
2020 budget ideas hashed out; Red Rock Ranch HOA national Firewise award recognized; board vacancy filled
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 20:
Voters approve 6A; CDOT’s I-25 weather closure plans discussed; 2020 Budget reviewed
- Tri-Lakes
Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 4:
2020 budget approved; engineer promoted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 22: Board of director positions open
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 26: Land search begins; 2015 International Fire Code amendments adopted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 22: Election, land purchase, and COVID-19 insight
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 27: Board members sworn in; land purchase on horizon
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 24: Annexation complications; office space purchase
- TLMFPD, July 22: Fire Chief Truty retiring
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 26: Fire chief search underway
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 23: Fire chief search timeline; Amendment B and the 2021 budget
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 28: 2021 budget changes presented; fire chief search progressing
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 18: Fire chief final candidates announced; COVID-19 report
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 2 and 5: New fire chief selected; 2021 budget approved
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 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
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 14:
Source of higher biosolids levels still not identified
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9:
Planning for 2019; more time allowed for big decisions
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Dec. 11:
Biosolids unexpectedly high for Palmer Lake Sanitation
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 12:
Operations going well for Tri-Lakes facility
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, July 9:
Treatment facility running just as it should
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 13:
Directors agree on baseline testing of radium in wastewater
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 10:
Budget planning begins; testing talk continues
- \Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 12:
Residents must allow utility easement access
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Jan. 14: Total phosphorus treatment under way
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 11: Unexpected benefits apparent in new clarifier system
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, March 10: Plans reviewed for uninterrupted wastewater facility operations
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 9: Budget, sampling, and sharing knowledge
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, Oct. 13: Dealing with issues one at a time
Triview is a Title 32 special district within Monument that
provides road, landscaping, and open space maintenance, and water and wastewater
services to Jackson Creek, Promontory Pointe, Sanctuary Pointe, and several
commercial areas. For more on this topic...
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11: Western interceptor contract awarded; revocable license supersedes easement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 9:
Bond resolution, water shares purchase approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 13: Priority to connect with CSU wastewater pipeline grows
- Homebuilder revises plan for Forest Lakes development
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11:
District commits to roads and North Monument Creek Interceptor
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 15: Water and wastewater ideas advanced
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 19:
Major projects coordinating well; long-term finances forecasted
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 19: Pipes and asphalt remain priorities
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 16:
District takes steps toward collaboration
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 21:
Town and district seek commercial expansion together
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 18:
Discussions reveal efforts to expand water resources portfolio
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 16 and 23: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project started
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 20:
Jackson Creek Parkway widening project ahead of schedule
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 10:
Jackson Creek Parkway construction near midway point
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16:
Jackson Creek Parkway widening project: Good news continues
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20:
October’s record snowfall and cold temperatures stall Jackson Creek Parkway progress
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11:
Rates up, mills down
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 22: Misinformation dispelled and actions approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 19: Coming to Triview homes: new water meter technology
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 18: New NMCI role explored; COVID-19 addressed
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 22: Resolutions mark significant changes
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 20: Big water rights and water storage plans advance
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 16 and 17: District responds to social media commentary
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 23: District pursues Nov. 3 ballot initiative
- Triview Metro. District, Aug. 18: Working to keep developments and financial strength aligned
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Triview wins Colorado State accolade for JCP project
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 6 and 22: Scammer masquerading as Triview personnel?
- Triview Metro District, Nov. 19: District contemplates decrease in mills and change in address
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 10: $5.5 million for water storage tops 2021 list of needs
- reserves
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...
This special district was approved at the Monument Board of Trustees (BOT) Aug. 6, 2018 meeting for the developer, ProTerra Properties LLC.
The property, on the west side of Old Denver Road, north of the Monument ice rink and south of Trails End, was annexed into the town on Dec. 4, 2017.
The associated service plan provides initial improvements to the land and includes ongoing maintenance of the open space, detention pond, and park.
Once the metro district builds the assets, all will be gifted to existing service providers because the plan does not provide ongoing services associated with the improvements.
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 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
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug 22:
Owners speak on Walters property, Brookmoor Estates gate, and Hidden Pond
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Sept. 26: Board hears about D38 bond and MLO, update from Walters "Open Space" group
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 25:
Board approves Barn addition for Woodmoor Public Safety
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Nov. 28 and Dec. 19:
Board hears updates on Walters Open Space, rehab facility, and The Beach
- Letters: Neighbors band together to save open space
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 28 and Reorganization, Jan. 30:
Board reviews 2018, sets goals for 2019
- Woodmoor Improvement Association board, Feb. 27 and March 27: Board honors Vincent Elorie award winner; finishes ADA bathroom
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24:
Board discusses liens for unpaid dues, possible forestry grant
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22:
Board acts on outstanding dues, wildfire concerns
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26:
Board directors provide reports
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24:
Better public safety communication; uptick in mountain pine beetle activity
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 23:
>Board hears from D38 superintendent, updates project standards
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25:
Board discusses tall grass mowing, new employee policy
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23:
Board honors Officer Schill, encourages caution for estate sales and funerals
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20:
Board approves budget, hears WPS updates
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18:
Board updates reserve fund policy, approves renovation
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27 and 29 and Feb. 26: WIA holds annual meeting, reorganizes board, hears Walters Open Space update
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 24: Board discusses ash disposal, expanding trails, and awards
- Snapshots: Woodmoor chipping day, June 6
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 22: Board levies fire fines, approves improvements to the Barn
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26: Board fills vacancy, approves roof work on Barn
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 23: Board begins five-year trail and open space improvement plan
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 28: Board approves replacement of Barn windows
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18: Board approves budget, plans common areas improvements
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- 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
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13:
Mid-year review of budget detailed; water service request approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10 : Board updates retirement plan, awards contract
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 8:
Rehab center requests supplemental water service
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 12: Board mulls strategy for water and sewer rates
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec.10:
Board wraps up work on 2019 rates and budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 14: Board moves forward with four-day work week
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 11:
Board finalizes changes to benefits platform
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11: Board approves homeowners’ association’s easement request
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8:
Board to study North Monument Creek Interceptor project
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 13:
Board adds retirement option
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10:
Audit report delayed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 8: Board hears favorable audit report
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 12:
Budget gets mid-year update
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 9:
Radium concerns being addressed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14:
Water line replacement planned
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, November 12:
Walters property developer requests water
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 9:
New rates, budget for 2020 approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 13: Board approves rules for election, business
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 10: Board hears operational reports
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 13: Virus concerns prompt meeting cancellation
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11 and June 10: Board addresses COVID-19 concerns, plans Central Water Treatment Plant upgrade
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13: New pump station at Lake Woodmoor favored
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 10: Capital improvement projects proceed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 14: Projects advance; district awards construction contract
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 12: Lake trails’ closure causes community concern
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 16: Public hearing on budget held
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