- Vol. 24 No. 12 – December 7, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 11 – November 2, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 10 – October 5, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 9 – September 7, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 8 – August 3, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 7 – July 6, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 6 – June 1, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 5 – May 4, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 4 – April 6, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 3 – March 2, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 2 – February 3, 2024
- Vol. 24 No. 1 – January 6, 2024
Vol. 24 No. 12 – December 7, 2024
- Nov. 5 Election Results for Monument and Palmer Lake
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 2, 6, and 20 – Training officer terminated; firefighters request district merger; 2025 budget proposes mill levy increase
- Monument Fire District, Nov. 13 and 27 – 2025 budget approved; mill levy certified; wage schedule increases
- Monument Town Council, Nov. 4 and 18 – Monument Council addresses budget, watershed, community initiatives
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13 – Board discusses Jackson Creek North plat; Panda Express public hearing moved to December
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 14 – 2025 budget proposed; 2024 budget amended
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 12 – Reports on school year calendar, safety and security, and social and emotional wellness
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 18 – Board reviews revision of district boundaries, approves lease/purchase agreement for Career and Innovation Center
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 18 and 21 – Board responds to organization audit
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 11 – Board considers rate increase
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Board approves rate increase, plans for Buc-ee’s impact
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 21 – Board hears rate and groundwater supply studies
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov. 21 – Board approves 2025 budget
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 21 – 2025 annual budget approved; mill levies set
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 5 and 14 – Approval of two Tri-Lakes developments
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 7 and 21 – Housing density, compatibility concerns raised with proposed Monument Ridge development
- Gleneagle Civic Association annual member meeting, Nov. 14 – Leaders urged to oppose noise variance renewal
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20 – Board hears resident request for letter on Buc-ee’s
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Opposed to proposed Buc-ee’s
- Letters to Our Community – Lodging tax issue rebuttal
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Great gift ideas
- December Library Events – Adult discussion group, children’s programs, schedule changes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 21 – Life of town hero explored
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Winter, our backyards, and forests
- Art Matters – How does art make people feel good?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 24 No. 11 – November 2, 2024
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 10 and 24 – Board begins “flagpole annexation” process for Buc’ees travel center on I-25
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 16 – Deputy Chief resigns; board addresses handling of personnel matters; multiple issues require attention
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 8 – Merger process nears completion; mutual aid agreements terminated
- Monument Fire District, Oct. 8 and 23 – 2025 proposed budget presentations
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9 – Commission raises concerns about ultimate use for Jackson Creek North
- Monument Town Council, Oct. 7 and 21 – Council discusses finance, nonprofit work, employee survey
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 8 – Grace Best Elementary School, Career-Innovation Center plans discussed
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 17 and 24 – Board hears financial audit, improvement plan, internal review
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 21 – Board approves Unified Improvement Plans, selects contractor for Career and Innovation Center
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14 – Board considers ways to fund Loop
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 16 – Board considers rate increase; discusses 2025 budget
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 10 – Board receives preliminary 2025 budget, considers rate increase
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 17 – Board hears financial reports
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 24 – Bond pursued for road widening project
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 8 and 15 – County presents its 2025 preliminary balanced budget
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 17 – Two Tri-Lakes developments recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23 – Board approves budget, dues increase
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Tax, spend, and tax some more
- Letters to Our Community – Vote no on Prop. 127
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – New fall releases
- November Library Events – Book clubs, LEGO program, scheduling change
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17 – How the star and Town Hall became historic places
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Let’s protect our forests, soil, and gardens
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Enjoy being outdoors, but be prepared
- Art Matters – It’s not just decor: Art creates a space and creates our sense of place
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- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 24 No. 10 – October 5, 2024
- Monument Town Council, Sept. 3 and 16 – Council discusses budget deficits, strategic spending, future priorities
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 19 – Northern Delivery System fully operational; resident raises traffic concerns
- Monument Planning Commission – September meeting canceled
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 12 and 26 – Board considers church’s request to use Elephant Rock property
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 16 – Board hears financial and operational report
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 18 – Board reviews rate study
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 19 – Board postpones non-disclosure agreements
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 19- -Board continues term limit debate
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 5 and 18 – Interim fire chief on board; live fire training suspended
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 25 – Meeting postponed due to board member’s absence
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 25 – Meeting postponed due to lack of quorum
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 10 – Committee discusses strategic plan, assessment results, bylaws change
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 12 – Board discusses parental review of library materials, adopts management system
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept.16 – District performance framework, bullying policy revision
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 12, 24, and 26 – Development approvals for Black Forest and Palmer Lake projects
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – NEPCO gets an update on county planning and code enforcement
- Gleneagle Civic Association, Sept. 19 – GCA annual meeting date moved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25 – Board seeks community support for wildfire mitigation grant
- September Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Book series for children and young adults
- October Library Events – Discussion group, book clubs, fall book sale, scrap exchange
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 19 – Author focuses on Old West
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – The garden as investment: gardening is like banking
- Art Matters – October is Arts Month, aka Artober
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
- On the Trail (in Memory of Tim Watkins) – Investigation of Tim Watkins’ murder revitalized
Vol. 24 No. 9 – September 7, 2024
- Palmer Lake Dollar General Community Meeting, Aug. 16 – Ehrhardt family addresses community concerns
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 21 – Board action criticized; fire chief contract terminated; second investigation initiated
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 28 – District opposes ballot initiatives 50 and 108; station 3 design revised
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 8 and 22 – Asbestos abatement contract awarded; advisory committee formed
- Monument Town Council, Aug. 5 and 19 – Council charts future with key budget, development, and management decisions
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 14 – Proposed Ziggi’s project examined
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 8, 16, and 29 – Board sets non-legal name change policy
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 19 – Recognitions, revised Monument Academy contract, Human Resources report
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 12 – Board considers supplemental water for Waterside subdivision
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 3, Aug. 14 – Debt authorization ballot initiative approved
- NDS ribbon cutting, Aug. 14
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15 – Board debates waiving term limits
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 15 – Board amends contract with Merrick and Co.
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 21 – Board approves four-day work week
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 22 – 2023 budget amended; 2023 audit presented; district opposes initiatives 50 and 108
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 1 and 15 – Extension to Cathedral Pines development recommended for approval
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug 28 – Change to prairie dog elimination causes delay
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Back to school
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating women authors
- September Library Events – Book club, Medicare information, LEGO program
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Cut and come again crops to plant in September
- Art Matters – Real local art made for real people
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- Monument Town Council, July 31 – Monument Town Manager Mike Foreman dismissed
Vol. 24 No. 8 – August 3, 2024
- Monument Town Council, July 31 – Special Town Council Meeting Results in Town Manager’s Dismissal
- Monument Town Council, July 2 and 15 – Moratorium lifted; accountability discussed in response to town manager on administrative leave
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24 – Board confirms plans to eradicate prairie dogs
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 1, 6, 11 and 17 – Allegations prompt investigation
- Monument Planning Commission, July 10 – Orientation workshop for new members
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County park planning manager discusses new parks
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 24 – Final merger timeline announced; dissolution plan approved
- Monument Fire District, July 24 – Gas odor increases call volume; district recognized for supporting prescribed burn
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Workshop, July 10 – Advisory committee presents Elephant Rock analysis
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 11 and 25 – Elephant Rock discussion becomes contentious
- Monument Academy School Board, July 11 – Board resolution related to Title IX
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 15 – Contract for pipeline construction awarded
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District/Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, July 15 and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 22 – 2023 audits receive clean opinions
- Monument Sanitation District, July 17 – Repair completed without blocking traffic
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 18 – Northern Delivery System complete; land annexation approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18 – Board considers request to exclude property
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 18 – Board considers new roles for Merrick and Co.
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 9 and 25 – Black Forest property to be divided into two lots
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Freedom of speech
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – New fiction titles to round out your summer
- August Library Events – Free concerts, book clubs
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Back to Eden gardening and what to plant in August
- Art Matters – On the superpowers of art and daydreaming
- Snapshots of Our Community
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Vol. 24 No. 7 – July 6, 2024
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 13, 25, and 27 – Monument glamping expansion approved; short-term rental allowed to continue at Black Forest property
- Monument Town Council, June 3 and 12 – Town manager put on administrative leave; debates on lodging tax, sign and gun laws
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26 – Board reminds residents of $5,000 fine for fireworks
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 6 and 20 – Planning commission recommend denial of Monument glamping site expansion
- Monument Planning Commission, June 12 – Monument Planning Commission cancels June 12 meeting
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 30, June 13 and 27 – Board approves concealed carry in sensitive spaces
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 17 – Board approves budget, discusses real estate options
- Monument Academy School Board, June 13 – Board members sworn in, budget re-adopted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 26 – Merger process prompts final transfers; 2023 audit unmodified
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 19 – Impact fee study discussed; additional funding received
- Monument Fire District, June 26 – Controlled burn successful; station rebuild design approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, June 14 – 2023 budgets amended
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10 – Residents question development and water availability
- Monument Sanitation District, June 19 – 2023 audit accepted; repair hits snag
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20 – Loop water reuse project discussed
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 20 – Wastewater processing explored; legislative changes raise concern
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 20 – Board pursues easements
- June Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Remembering and honoring those who fought for our freedoms
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Let’s go outdoors!
- July Library Events – Exciting programs & Ice Cream Socials
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 6 – Book launch
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Prescribed burn promotes forest health
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – High-altitude hot summer days
- Art Matters – Chautauqua: “the most American thing in America”
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Vol. 24 No. 6 – June 1, 2024
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 9 – It’s official: no fireworks in Palmer Lake
- Monument Planning Commission, May 8 – Amusement park, more residential development recommended for approval
- Monument Town Council, May 6 and 20 – Disappointment expressed over alleged attorney misconduct and moratorium developments
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 20 – Board approves purchase of property for use in Career and Technical Education programs
- Monument Academy School Board, May 9, 14 – Board approves alternative health insurance benefits
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 15 – State funds exceed expectations; new bill approves additional revenue sources
- Monument Fire District, May 8 and 22 – Staff promoted; controlled burn days announced
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 20 – Audit of 2023 budget shows financial health
- Monument Sanitation District, May 15 – Board aims to educate community
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 16 – Board refines relationship with CSU
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16 – Audit report positive
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 23 – Water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved; billing discrepancy solves wastewater increase
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2 – Variance for Black Forest property would allow short-term rental to continue
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 9 – Hay Creek Valley subdivision approved despite opposition
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), May 11 – New legislation reviewed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22 – Board fills vacancy, explains approach to forestry
- May Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Time for travel and adventure!
- June Library Events – Summer Reading Program now open to all ages
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18 – Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Palmer Lake bridge dedication ceremony
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – The aesthetics of cottagecore, bloomcore, and cluttercore
- Art Matters – Spring and summer’s Art Hop: art and play
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Vol. 24 No. 5 – May 4, 2024
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 15 – Board selects new superintendent, recognizes staff achievements, approves classified and licensed pay scales
- Monument Fire District Town Hall, April 18 – Proposed training center plans revealed
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 9 – Reports on human resources, fiscal stewardship, superintendent search, and possible new charter school
- Monument Academy School Board, April 4, 11, and 25 – Vinchattle named executive director
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 13 and April 17 – Board considers policy solutions; discusses long-range planning; approves by-law changes
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 24 – Merger process nears completion
- Monument Fire District, April 24 – Station 3 land purchase approved; outgoing directors recognized
- Monument Town Council, April 1 and 15 – Redistricting, property purchase, Higby Road development, and Pinball Pub
- Monument Planning Commission, April 10 – Development processes discussed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 3, 11, 25 – Elephant Rock advisory committee formed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8 – Board discusses bills to regulate wetlands
- Monument Sanitation District, April 17 – Repair will spare traffic on Highway 105
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18 – Board discusses financial policy, water demand
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 25 – Water and wastewater fees/rates discussed; water rights lease agreement approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 9, 11, and 16 – Wildfire mitigation urged as Black Forest slash and mulch program opens for season
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 18 – Old Denver Road property requesting rezone to commercial
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24 – Board member passes away
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – LPHS After Prom thanks
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Military history for Memorial Day
- May Library Events – Call for teen volunteers; CD swap program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18 – Trolley cars, past and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Cadets build bridge over Monument Creek
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Garden—and lawn—success starts with dandelions!
- Art Matters – Art multiples: slabs to electronic screens; Art Hop rides again
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Vol. 24 No. 4 – April 6, 2024
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 26, March 5, 18 & 20 – New hires in leadership positions; superintendent search and farewell
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 7 and 21 – Highway 83 access plan approved
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 28 – Minor subdivisions in Black Forest and Gleneagle approved
- Monument Academy School Board, March 10, 14, and 21 – Board selects executive director candidates
- Monument Town Council, March 4 and 18 – Council reviews redistricting, infrastructure, and parks
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 28 – Restoration of Elephant Rock cabins proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11 – Board hears update on the Loop
- Monument Sanitation District, March 20 – Property owner petitions for inclusion
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 20 – Additional acre-feet of water decreed; escrow agreement approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21 – Good news on radium, PFAS
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 21 – Board debates relationship to CS
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 6 – Real property exclusion/inclusion approved
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28, March 6 and 27 – Wescott property inclusion approved; land purchase agreements discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 20 – District to provide clarity
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), March 9 – Council of Governments preparing wildfire protection plan
- Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Mar. 17 – Discussion of management’s role continues
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 28 and March 27 – Tri-Lakes Women’s Club donates defibrillator
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Protect Fox Run Park from development
- Letters to Our Community – Environmental disaster looming at Colorado Pumpkin Patch?
- Letters to Our Community – Little Log Church celebrates 100 years
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Poetry month
- April Library Events – National Library Week – Newly extended hours in Monument
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 21 – Presentation on Monument Cemetery
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Mount Herman “Leap”
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Garden helps, bloopers, and dangers
- Art Matters – The most beautiful investment and tax deduction
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Vol. 24 No. 3 – March 2, 2024
- Monument Town Council, Feb. 5 and 20 – Monument discusses Loop water system, non-sanctuary status, traffic studies
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 8 and 22 – Board passes parental rights policy 6-1; member resigns
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 13 – Committee receives leadership hiring and superintendent search update
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 8 and 22 – Ben Lomand property eligible for annexation; stance on migrants debated
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 30 and Feb. 22 – Palmer Lake annexation impact report received
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 1 – Positive feedback from county commissioners
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 21 – New tender truck issues discussed; properties included
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 28 – Board meeting held after OCN went to press
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan 8 – Safe Routes to School trail approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15 – Board considers request to extend service area
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 15 – Board debates relationship with CSU
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 21 – Federal dollars help fund sewer line replacement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 22 – Renewable water supply increases; CSU ties into NDS
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 29, 31 – Annual meeting and reorganization
- February Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Caught by Surprise
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – March mystery madness
- March Library Events – Adult Reading Program continues; tax preparation aid available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15 – Union Printers Home: past, present, and future
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Palmer Lake Reservoir hike
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – This month in the garden: soil, bird songs, and hummingbirds
- Art Matters – Fine art offers valuable returns
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Vol. 24 No. 2 – February 3, 2024
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 11 and 25 – Ben Lomand annexation considered; TLCA closed to the public
- Monument Town Council, Jan. 2 and 16 – “It’s hard to do business here,” developers claim before moratorium approval
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 9, 23, 25 – Palmer Lake annexation discussed
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 4 and 18 – Black Forest subdivision recommended for approval
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 5 and 11 – Board discusses the financial risk of parental rights policy
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 9 and 22 – Mill levy certified; staff recognized for work during weather emergency
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 9 – Discussion of Priority 1, D38 Foundation report
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 17 – Work session scheduled for April; financial plan on hold
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 4 and 24 – 2024 mill levy certified; tight timeline to complete merger
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 24 – Property inclusions approved; three promoted to lieutenant
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 8 – Board passes administrative resolutions
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 8 and 25 – Mill levy lowered; 2024 budget approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 17 – Willow Springs sewer line to be replaced
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 9 and 18 – Budget adopted and mill levies certified
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 18 – Consultants address financing, CSU facilities, easements
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 20 – Group hears from law enforcement officials
- January Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Thank you
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating the classics in 2024
- February Library Events – Adult Reading Program begins; tax assistance available
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18 – Annual Potluck and Membership Meeting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Colorado trades in grass for cash
- Art Matters – Ikigai: connecting to creative genius
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Vol. 24 No. 1 – January 6, 2024
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec. 5 and 11 – Board installs members, discusses four-day week and fall surveys, and announces departure of superintendent
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 29, Dec. 14 and 21 – Town attorney steps back; 2024 budget adopted
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 7 – Access plan for Hwy 83 addresses safety
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 14 – Board hears about midyear budget, enrollment/retention, fundraising plans
- Monument Town Council, Dec. 6 – Town Council debates sales tax options, Loop Water Authority, Maverik gas station
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 27 – Merger completion expected by November; 2024 budget approved without mill levy certification
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 6 – Concern over mill levy reduction request; property inclusion petitions accepted
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 28 – Exclusion process progressing; 2024 budget approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4 and 13 – District participates in Northern Delivery System; rates increase for 2024; budgets approved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 7 – Water and sewer rates to increase in 2024
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 12 – Board focuses on budgets
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13 – 2024 budget public hearing presented; rate increases discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12 – Board approves rate increases and budget
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 20 – Board sets bonuses and salary increases
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 13 – Board changes fencing standards, parking limits, election process
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community – Bell ringers help the needy
- Letters to Our Community – D38 school board elections
- Letters to Our Community – Appalled at MA’s gender transition policy
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Books that are a great way to start the new year
- January Library Events – 2024 Adult Reading Program announced; Toddler Time resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 17 – 90th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – The wonderful gifts of the pine tree
- Art Matters – Why people should live with art
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