Vol. 25 No. 11 – November 1, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 11 – November 1, 2025 – Photos
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 – Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed
- Buc-ee’s Resistance, Oct. 14 – Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee’s
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 20 – Monument Academy annual report, Home School Enrichment Academy, and Transitions program update
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 16 and 23 – Board appropriates ERTC funds
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 14 – Board goals feedback; work toward maintaining academic excellence
- Monument Town Council, Oct. 6 and 20 – Retiring Facilities Superintendent Ron Rathburn recognized
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8 – Commission recommends approval of Legacy at Jackson Landing project
- Monument Fire District, Oct. 22 – 2026 draft budget presented; Chief’s retirement announced
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13 – Schedule set for 2026 budget
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 15 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9 – 2026 budget planning
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16 – Proposed 2026 budget presented
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 15 – Board of County Commissioners slow to reimburse
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 7 – Board approves contract for Fox Run Gazebo
- Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Sept. 30 – Board defends use of companies for duties
- Gleneagle Civic Association Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 15 – Town Hall covers ballot measures
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 – Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest
- Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans for D38 School Board
- Letters to Our Community – Vote for Ginger Schaaf
- Letters to Our Community – Manipulative vs. persuasive speech
- Letters to Our Community – Support Jackie Burhans
- Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf—D38 School Board
- Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf endorsement
- Letters to Our Community – Support Burhans for D38 School Board
- Letters to Our Community – Schaaf for family values
- Letters to Our Community – Vote for Ginger Schaaf
- Letters to Our Community – Endorsement of Jackie Burhans
- Letters to Our Community – D38 safety—a senior and grandfather’s perspective
- Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf: common sense candidate for D38 School Board
- Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans is the experienced voice we need in D38
- Letters to Our Community – Support Ginger Schaaf for D38 School Board
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Remembering to be thankful
- November Library Events – Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16 – Ancient days of Garden of the Gods explored
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens – November tips, paper-bagging geraniums, compost poles
- Art Matters – Art shapes our world—and shifts our gaze
- Snapshots of Our Community
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Vol. 25 No. 10 – October 4, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 10 – October 4, 2025 – Photos
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 – New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law
- Monument Town Council, Sept. 2 and 15 – Growing budget deficit; Town lays off five people
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 – Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee’s plans
- Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 10 – September meeting cancelled
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 9 – Committee discusses plans for relationship with Board of Education in upcoming school year
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 11 – Board selects marketing firm, transfers funds
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 – State assessment results; school accreditation; Career and Innovation Center update
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 24 – Board vacancy filled; training tower and wildland engine approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 8 – Board plans for Accessory Dwelling Units
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 17 – Beacon Lite Road due for upgrades
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 18 – Road enhancement project delayed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 11 – 2026 budget planning kicks off
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 25 – Contract for reservoir expansion design awarded
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2, 9, and 23 – County approves park services
- Fox Run Nature Center on hold
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 13 – County officials give updates
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 – Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming
- Letters to Our Community – Todd Brown for Ginger Schaaf
- Letters to Our Community – Bullying in our community
- Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans is great for D38!
- Letters to Our Community – Kettner’s reply to Sellers
- Letters to Our Community – A dedicated advocate for D38 Board of Education
- Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf—D38 School Board
- Letters to Our Community – Endorsing Jackie Burhans
- Letters to Our Community – Letter of endorsement for Jackie Burhans
- Letters to Our Community – Vote for Jackie
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Reading is still fundamental
- October Library Events – Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 18 – Pioneers Museum: past and present
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Annual Ride for Tim, Palmer Lake to Monument
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Cornmeal in the garden; sweet potato leaf greens
- Art Matters – October is Arts Month: Artober with Monumental Impact
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Vol. 25 No. 9 – September 6, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 9 – September 6, 2025 – Photos
- Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 – Buc-ee’s annexation vote postponed
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 6, 14, 28 – Board vacancy filled; land use code updated; annexation decision postponed
- Palmer Lake Candidates’ Forum, Aug. 27 – Candidates speak at forum
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 14 and 25 – Board moves forward on facility plans, hears marketing proposal
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug.18 – Board discusses facilities planning, Career and Innovation Center, budget
- Monument Town Council, Aug. 4 and 18 – Ordinances, resolutions pass
- Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 13 – Planning Commission seeks community input on future development
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 27 – Money market fund approved; additional repairs needed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11 – Water tank recoat contract awarded
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13, 22 – General manager on administrative leave
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 20 – Parker explains Buc-ee’s wastewater estimate
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 28 – Board considers public-private partnership financing
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 21 – Traffic analysis results revealed
- El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 5 – Liquor license approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 7 – Variance for rental unit rejected
- Gleneagle Civic Association, Aug. 12 – GCA holds Town Hall to review rewritten covenants
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 – Board hears short-term rental concerns
- Letters to Our Community – Open Dirty Woman Park to everyone
- Letters to Our Community – I’m running for D38 Board of Education
- Letters to Our Community – Thanks to all for the big move
- Letters to Our Community – Jackie for D38
- Letters to Our Community – Feral horses are not wildfire solutions
- Letters to Our Community – Response from columnist Janet Sellers
- Letters to Our Community – A proven advocate for our students, educators, and schools: Vote for Jackie!
- Letters to Our Community – Monument Hill Kiwanis awards grant to Quilts of Valor
- Letters to Our Community – Vote for D38 school board
- Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf for D38 school board
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Get lost in a new book
- September Library Events – Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 13
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG) – Fall and the forest: creating soil beds and a blue spruce kitchen treat
- Art Matters – What is art good for?
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Vol. 25 No. 8 – August 2, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 8 – August 2, 2025 – Photos
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 30, July 10, 24 – Candidates for board interviewed; recall election planned; annexation agreement published
- Monument Town Council, July 7 and 21 – Council focuses on growth, state mandates, and strategic planning
- Monument Planning Commission, July 9 – Commission welcomes new leaders, reviews major development amendment and vision for Monument’s future
- Monument Academy School Board, July 17 – Board prioritizes marketing plan, passes policy on religious opt-outs
- Monument Fire District, July 23 – Station 2 operational; property inclusion approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 14 – 2025 budget gets midyear tune up
- Monument Sanitation District, July 16 – Buc-ee’s potential impact studied
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 – Board tours treatment facility, adjusts sewer bills
- Triview Metropolitan District – 2024 audit receives unmodified opinion; construction bid awarded
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 17 – 2024 finances receive clean audit opinion
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Developer reduces home sites, HOA affected state laws
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 – Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Settle in for some Romance
- August Library Events – Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19 – The power of print
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Wild Horse Fire Brigade: successful fire mitigation since the beginning of…plants
- Art Matters – We Can’t Unchop a Tree
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Vol. 25 No. 7 – July 5, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 7 – July 5, 2025 – Photos
- 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
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Vol. 25 No. 6 – June 7, 2025
- Vol. 25 No. 6 – June 7, 2025 – Photos
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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