Vol. 25 No. 7 – July 5, 2025
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 12, 19, 23, and 30 – Stern replaces Havenar as mayor; attempt to stop recalls fails
- Monument Town Council, June 2 and 16 – Council navigates development questions and compensation study; Smith appointed to the council
- Monument Planning Commission, June 11 – June meeting cancelled
- Monument Academy School Board, June 12, 27 – Board passes sports fairness policy, joins in suit against CHSAA
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 16 – Board finalizes plans for HSEA structure, approves 2025-26 budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 9 – 2024 audit finds “clean” finances
- Monument Sanitation District, June 18 Raspberry Point sewage spill resolved
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 12 – Positive audit report; inconsistent waste treatment numbers
- Triview Metropolitan District, June 19 – Bond funding approved; director positions assigned
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 26 – Board hears progress report
- Monument Fire District, June 25 – Board vacancy filled; workforce study approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, June 19 – Commission recommends disapproval of Flying Horse East sketch plan
- Letters to Our Community – Urgent need for conservatives to run for D38 Board of Education
- Letters to Our Community – Scrub oak (Gambel oak), pine needles and other debris
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Summer fun has begun
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 15 – Father’s Day Ice Cream Social
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Gardening with nature’s beautiful bouncers
- Art Matters – The many benefits of outdoor art and arts events
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 6 – June 7, 2025
- Remembering Jim Maguire
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 19 – Whetstine named superintendent; board receives annual committee reports
- Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 – VanDenHoek sworn in as town manager
- Discover new ways to engage with Our Community!
- Monument Academy School Board, May 8, 9 and 29 – Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, May 13 – Budget priorities, 2025-26 committee goals discussed
- Monument Planning Commission, May 14 – Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 5, 8, 22, and 29 – Revised Buc-ee’s annexation eligibility petition approved
- Monument Fire District, May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 – Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 5 – Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 15 – Board officers elected
- Monument Sanitation District, May 21 – Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 22 – Bond passes; new board directors welcomed
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 – Board announces fire education
- Letters to Our Community – Thank you to the outgoing board members
- Letters to Our Community – Tri-Lakes Women’s Club gets thanks
- A Perspective on Our Community – Flying Horse North change of plans
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Let’s get cooking!
- June Library Events – Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 – Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping, and weed control
- Art Matters – On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 5 – May 3, 2025
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 10 and 24 – Second Buc-ee’s annexation eligibility hearing scheduled
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 22 – Board announces finalists for superintendent, approves construction and location of Home School Enrichment Academy
- OCN launches exciting new podcasts to keep you informed
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 8 – Discussion of Priority 2 academic excellence, superintendent search
- Monument Academy School Board, April 10 and 24 – Proposed high school dress code draws concerns
- Monument Town Council, April 7 and 21 – Monument Town Council mourns loss of Jim Romanello
- Monument Planning Commission, April 9 – Two recommendations for approval; high school students offered seat at the table
- Monument Fire District, April 23 – Station 3 financing approved; board president recognized
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 14 – Board moves accounts to Integrity Bank and Trust
- Monument Sanitation District, April 16 – District plans for Buc-ee’s impact
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 17 – Economic development incentive approved for retail development
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, April 17 – Pumps and pipeline proposal out for bids
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 17 – Workshop covers finances, water supply
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, April 10 – Two local projects approved by the county
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 23 – Resident sparks Firewise® discussion
- May Library Events – Craft programs, Dungeons and Dragons, book groups
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 17 – Women of the Colorado gold rush era
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – May: new trees from tree branches, plant partners, bee kind
- Art Matters – May Art Hop and art on the street
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 4 – April 5, 2025
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27 – Buc-ee’s rescinds annexation request; three board members face potential recall
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 17 – Board posts superintendent position internally, receives updates on Home School Enrichment Academy and Transitions Services
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 26 and March 13 – Board returns focus to gender ideology, hears concerns about discipline enforcement
- Monument Town Council, March 5 – Residents discuss Monument 2040 Plan
- Monument Town Council, March 3 and 17- Monument Town Council tackles planning, water issues, and community events
- Monument Planning Commission, March 12 – Promontory Pointe water tank project recommended for approval
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 26 and March 26 – Long-term goals revealed
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 3, March 3 – Bonds approved for commercial district; covenant policy enforcement
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 10 – Board authorizes easement agreement for Well 12R
- Monument Sanitation District, Mar. 19 –Upcoming election canceled
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 3 and 20 – Bond ballot language, Conexus improvements approved
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 20 – Contract awarded for water treatment plant design and pilot test
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Mar. 27 – New water and sewer rates take effect
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 6 and 20 – Three projects recommended to BOCC
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 13 and 18 – Misfits Crew Estates Final Plat approved
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO)- NEPCO hosts Colorado deputy commissioner of insurance
- Gleneagle Civic Association, March 19 – Covenants undergoing updates
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 26 and March 26 – Board addresses residents’ concerns
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating Poetry Month and Earth Day
- April Library Events – Monument Library 50th anniversary; programs for all ages
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 21 – General Palmer’s life explored
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Earth Day and the joys of gardening
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Monument Hiking Group planning session
- Art Matters – Contemporary art: The return of bold beauty
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 3 – March 1, 2025
- TLCA sells Palmer Lake building
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 18 – Board recognizes achievements, hears about Arts Education and Career and Innovation Center
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 13 – Board expresses interest in Grace Best building
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 11 – Selection of new superintendent, treatment of Grace Best Elementary School, budget process discussed
- Monument Town Council, Feb. 3 and 18 – Discussions on code enforcement, PPRBD, Jackson Creek, and Silver Key Senior Services
- Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 12 – Commission reduces development density for key projects; Dairy Queen and Subway approvals recommended with landscaping condition
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 11 and 13 – Board holds workshop on water issues
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 10 – Pipeline maintenance contract awarded
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 11 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor pipeline project IGA approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Feb. 17 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor pipeline project IGA approved
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 19: District manager clarifies upcoming election
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 20 – Voters remove term limits
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 20 – Interim workflow manager joins Loop team
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District – Board meeting coverage ends
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 26 – Board meeting held after publication
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 11 – $4 million in federal funds approved for North Gate Blvd./Struthers Road stormwater project
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 20 – Approval recommended for three lots at Black Forest property
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Feb. 19 – Helping shape county land development code
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27 and 29 – Annual meeting and reorganization
- Letters to Our Community – Grace Best demolition
- Letters to Our Community – D38 chaos
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – March mystery madness
- March Library Events – Adult Reading Program continues; special programs; jigsaw puzzle swap
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Wild outdoors: pine needle bread, gardening in March
- Art Matters – Amateur: art just for the love of it
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 2 – February 1, 2025
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 21 – Superintendent resigns; Grace Best School to be demolished
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 9 and 23 – Lakeview Heights development raises safety concerns
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 22 – Wildfire Mitigation remains top priority
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 6 and 9 – Board hears bond refinancing, action plan
- Monument Town Council, Jan. 6 and 21 – Monument enters new year with Legislative Platform, Buc-ee’s opposition
- Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 8 – Commission elects Trehill as chair, hears concerns about traffic and access for Woodmoor Placer Replat B
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 15: Board pursues study and citizen input to determine future
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 13 – Board prepares for election, passes administrative resolution
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 15 – Board passes administrative resolution
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 16 – Board passes housekeeping resolution
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 16 – Board moves forward with RFP for water treatment design
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 23 – 2025 water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 14 – Three commissioners sworn into office; chair and vice chair appointed
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Jan. 11 – Fire mitigation efforts explained
- Letters to Our Community – Thanks to OCN for its support
- Letters to Our Community – Wildfire call to action
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Books that showcase love
- February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 16 – 2024 events recalled
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Fermented February, cocoa mulch, and a chocolate “workout”
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Monument Hiking Group to Ice Cave Cliffs and Cap Rock
- Art Matters – The arts as medicine; Palmer Lake Art Group plans new venues
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
Vol. 25 No. 1 – January 4, 2025
- Buc-ee’s community meeting elicits strong response
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 12 – Buc-ee’s annexation petition meets requirements
- Monument Town Council, Dec. 2 and 16 – Council faces $3.9 million budget shortfall, hears call for fiscal sustainability
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11 – Planning Commission recommends approval of Panda Express and Falcon Commerce Center
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 2 – Rates increase for 2025; mill levies certified; high cost revealed for pipeline construction
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 21 – State signs off on radium remediation
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 16 – Study reveals water and wastewater rate increase; administrative/utility offices pursued
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 16 – Board wraps up rate increases and 2025 budget, swaps water discount for land
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 19 – Cherokee Metro District withdraws from Loop project
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 18 – Four properties added to service area
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 4 – 2025 budget approved; mill levy increases; ladder truck/apparatus for sale; overstaffing declared
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 4 – Board approves administrative office lease agreement
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 5 – Board holds final meeting before district dissolves
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 16 – Board learns about Information Technology Department; Career and Innovation Center update; annual mill levy certification
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 17 – Board hears academic dashboard report
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 5 – Urban Landing off Struthers Road recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 10, 12, and 17 – Two Tri-Lakes developments approved
- Gleneagle Civic Association, Nov. 14 – City responds to GCA regarding amphitheater noise
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18 – Board confirms opposition to Buc-ee’s
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore Ring in the New Year with a Book
- January Library Events – Programs for all ages; virtual genealogy
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 19 – Palmer Lake holds 91st annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – January is a seed starter month
- Art Matters – Art, energy sites, and hugging hormone
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar