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• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 8, 22, and 30 – Attorney Krob forced out without replacement
• 00:11:40 State of the Tri-Lakes Region and Economic Update, Jan. 29 – From national to regional to local
• 00:20:31 Monument Town Council, Jan. 5 and 20 – Commercial development approved
• 00:27:01 Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 14 – Monument officials attend infrastructure workshop
• 00:29:46 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education special meeting and work session, Jan. 6 – Board approves financing, receives audit report and draft of Annual Report to the Community
• 00:32:20 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 13 – Continued discussion of board Priority 2, Academic Excellence, report from Monument Academy
• 00:38:19 Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 15 – Board passes mid-year budget, selects bond counsel
• 00:45:08 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 26 – Reports on Home School Enrichment Academy structure, Transition program location
• 00:52:41 Monument Fire District, Jan. 19 and 28 – Fire Station 3 rebuild moves closer
• 00:59:35 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 12 – Board hires new attorney
• 01:04:32 Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 21 – Buc-ee’s advances sewer plan
• 01:07:52 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 15 – 2026 rates and fees amended
• 01:12:39 Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 22 – 2026 snowpack “really bad”
• 01:18:04 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 15 – Board hears updates from Merrick and SpencerFane
• 01:21:12 El Paso Board of County Commissioners/Land Use Committee, Jan.8, 13, and 20 – Board, committee act on variety of projects
• 01:24:19 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 24 – NEPCO president urges more involvement
• 01:28:48 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 26 and 28 – Annual meeting and reorganization
• 01:39:37 Letters to Our Community – The reign of Botox Barbie
• 01:42:01 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – February is Heart Month
• 01:48:55 February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading continues, free tax preparation help begins, Monument Open House
• 01:53:54 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 15 – 2026 board installed at annual meeting
• 01:57:10 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Rooting out crime: How our community’s flowers protect more than just plants
• 02:00:08 Art Matters – Is our education keeping up with visual literacy?
• 02:03:50 Our Community Notices
• 02:15:34 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v26n2/:

• Vol. 26 No. 2 – February 7, 2026 – Photos
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 8, 22, and 30 – Attorney Krob forced out without replacement
• State of the Tri-Lakes Region and Economic Update, Jan. 29 – From national to regional to local
• Monument Town Council, Jan. 5 and 20 – Commercial development approved
• Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 14 – Monument officials attend infrastructure workshop
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education special meeting and work session, Jan. 6 – Board approves financing, receives audit report and draft of Annual Report to the Community
• Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 13 – Continued discussion of board Priority 2, Academic Excellence, report from Monument Academy
• Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 15 – Board passes mid-year budget, selects bond counsel
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 26 – Reports on Home School Enrichment Academy structure, Transition program location
• Monument Fire District, Jan. 19 and 28 – Fire Station 3 rebuild moves closer
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 12 – Board hires new attorney
• Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 21 – Buc-ee’s advances sewer plan
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 15 – 2026 rates and fees amended
• Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 22 – 2026 snowpack “really bad”
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 15 – Board hears updates from Merrick and SpencerFane
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 24 – NEPCO president urges more involvement
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 26 and 28 – Annual meeting and reorganization
• Letters to Our Community – The reign of Botox Barbie
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – February is Heart Month
• February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading continues, free tax preparation help begins, Monument Open House
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 15 – 2026 board installed at annual meeting
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Rooting out crime: How our community’s flowers protect more than just plants
• Art Matters – Is our education keeping up with visual literacy?
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

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• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 2, 11 – Beltran appointed; Caves, Krob, and Boyett resign
• 00:14:26 Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10 – Commissioners recommend approval of 2026 zoning map, show appreciation for outgoing members
• 00:17:33 Monument Town Council, Dec. 1 and 15 – Council considers a variety of requests
• 00:25:35 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 2 and 15 – Officers elected; recognitions; approval of annual mill levy
• 00:35:00 Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 11 – MA retains BB- credit rating
• 00:45:39 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 11 – 2026 budget adopted
• 00:51:05 Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11 – Water and wastewater rates increase; 2026 budget approved
• 00:57:53 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 15 – 2026 budget adopted and rates set
• 01:05:49 Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 17 – 2026 budget approved; compensation debated
• 01:10:19 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec.18 – Board considers hiring executive director
• 01:15:01 El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners – Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval
• 01:19:14 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Resolve to take care of yourself in 2026
• 01:25:31 January Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap
• 01:31:14 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Mini outdoor greenhouses, cinnamon to protect soil and seedlings
• 01:33:52 Art Matters – How Gen Z influences our cultural and financial future
• 01:37:49 Our Community Notices
• 01:46:25 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v26n1/:

• Vol. 26 No. 1 – January 3, 2026 – Photos
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 2, 11 – Beltran appointed; Caves, Krob, and Boyett resign
• Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10 – Commissioners recommend approval of 2026 zoning map, show appreciation for outgoing members
• Monument Town Council, Dec. 1 and 15 – Council considers a variety of requests
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 2 and 15 – Officers elected; recognitions; approval of annual mill levy
• Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 11 – MA retains BB- credit rating
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 11 – 2026 budget adopted
• Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11 – Water and wastewater rates increase; 2026 budget approved
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 15 – 2026 budget adopted and rates set
• Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 17 – 2026 budget approved; compensation debated
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec.18 – Board considers hiring executive director
• Monument Fire District, Dec. 3 – December meeting canceled
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners – Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Resolve to take care of yourself in 2026
• January Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Mini outdoor greenhouses, cinnamon to protect soil and seedlings
• Art Matters – How Gen Z influences our cultural and financial future
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocnw2601articles/.

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• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 13 and 18 – Schedule for annexation elections undecided; board vacancy unfilled
• 00:17:06 Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13 – Commission recommends controversial 158-home Conexus development and Commercial PUD
• 00:23:34 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 17 – Reports on CIC and Safety and Security
• 00:33:48 Nov. 4 Election
• 00:34:45 Monument Town Council, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 and 17 – Council agrees to incentives for major plant
• 00:41:22 Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 13 – Board hears audit, marketing updates
• 00:51:28 Lewis-Palmer D 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 18 – Accreditation discussion; post-election report
• 00:56:22 Monument Fire District, Nov. 12 – 2026 budget adopted; construction award approved
• 01:04:11 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17 – Rate increases for 2026 discussed
• 01:11:19 Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 19 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed
• 01:14:24 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Water rights and exchange options reviewed
• 01:21:50 Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20 – Land inclusion approved; legal counsel charges defined
• 01:28:45 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov.20 – 2025 budget reviewed; 2026 budget adopted
• 01:33:05 El Paso Board of County Commissioners – Board approves agreement on Highway 105 widening
• 01:35:03 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County commissioners Williams, Wysong featured at meeting
• 01:38:45 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 24 – Board approves 2026 budget, hears holiday light contest details
• 01:43:04 Letters to Our Community – Thank you, Monument Hill Foundation
• 01:43:54 Letters to Our Community – Eighty is the new sixty
• 01:44:55 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Consider the gift of reading
• 01:49:29 November Library Events – New library software coming; December programs, schedule changes
• 01:53:49 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Festive stuff: winter beauty outdoors, indoors, and holiday acorn bread
• 01:57:47 Art Matters – Art curation: We all do it, even with holiday trees and gift wrapping
• 02:01:07 Our Community Notices
• 02:09:47 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n12/:

• Vol. 25 No. 12 – December 6, 2025 – Photos
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 13 and 18 – Schedule for annexation elections undecided; board vacancy unfilled
• Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13 – Commission recommends controversial 158-home Conexus development and Commercial PUD
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 17 – Reports on CIC and Safety and Security
• Nov. 4 Election
• Monument Town Council, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 and 17 – Council agrees to incentives for major plant
• Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 13 – Board hears audit, marketing updates
• Lewis-Palmer D 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 18 – Accreditation discussion; post-election report
• Monument Fire District, Nov. 12 – 2026 budget adopted; construction award approved
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17 – Rate increases for 2026 discussed
• Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 19 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Water rights and exchange options reviewed
• Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20 – Land inclusion approved; legal counsel charges defined
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov.20 – 2025 budget reviewed; 2026 budget adopted
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners – Board approves agreement on Highway 105 widening
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County commissioners Williams, Wysong featured at meeting
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 24 – Board approves 2026 budget, hears holiday light contest details
• Letters to Our Community – Thank you, Monument Hill Foundation
• Letters to Our Community – Eighty is the new sixty
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Consider the gift of reading
• November Library Events – New library software coming; December programs, schedule changes
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Festive stuff: winter beauty outdoors, indoors, and holiday acorn bread
• Art Matters – Art curation: We all do it, even with holiday trees and gift wrapping
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2512articles/.

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• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 – Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed
• 00:11:53 Buc-ee’s Resistance, Oct. 14 – Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee’s
• 00:17:23 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 20 – Monument Academy annual report, Home School Enrichment Academy, and Transitions program update
• 00:26:24 Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 16 and 23 – Board appropriates ERTC funds
• 00:37:22 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 14 – Board goals feedback; work toward maintaining academic excellence
• 00:41:46 Monument Town Council, Oct. 6 and 20 – Retiring Facilities Superintendent Ron Rathburn recognized
• 00:46:59 Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8 – Commission recommends approval of Legacy at Jackson Landing project
• 00:51:19 Monument Fire District, Oct. 22 – 2026 draft budget presented; Chief’s retirement announced
• 00:59:58 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13 – Schedule set for 2026 budget
• 01:05:03 Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 15 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed
• 01:08:09 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9 – 2026 budget planning
• 01:14:59 Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16 – Proposed 2026 budget presented
• 01:21:46 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 15 – Board of County Commissioners slow to reimburse
• 01:25:06 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 7 – Board approves contract for Fox Run Gazebo
• 01:27:00 Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Sept. 30 – Board defends use of companies for duties
• 01:39:34 Gleneagle Civic Association Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 15 – Town Hall covers ballot measures
•  01:45:18 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 – Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest
• 01:50:17 Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans for D38 School Board – Corey Grundel
• 01:51:49 Letters to Our Community – Vote for Ginger Schaaf – Leslie Hanks
• 01:53:31 Letters to Our Community – Manipulative vs. persuasive speech – Heather Jacobson
• 01:55:33 Letters to Our Community – Support Jackie Burhans – Kerri Kilgore
• 01:57:42 Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf – D38 School Board – Lt. Col. Jessa Liegl
• 01:59:46 Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf endorsement – Melissa May
• 02:01:55 Letters to Our Community – Support Burhans for D38 School Board – Jessica McAllister
• 02:03:57 Letters to Our Community – Schaaf for family values – Amy McKenzie
• 02:06:01 Letters to Our Community – Vote for Ginger Schaaf – Karen McVay
• 02:07:53 Letters to Our Community – Endorsement of Jackie Burhans – Amy Paschal
• 02:09:18 Letters to Our Community – D38 safety – a senior and grandfather’s perspective – Gordon Reichal
• 02:10:37 Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf: common sense candidate for D38 School Board – Dolly Rickerman
• 02:12:47 Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans is the experienced voice we need in D38 – Amy Shertzer
• 02:14:46 Letters to Our Community – Support Ginger Schaaf for D38 School Board – Amy Stephens
• 02:17:14 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Remembering to be thankful
• 02:22:02 November Library Events – Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers
• 02:26:07 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16 – Ancient days of Garden of the Gods explored
• 02:28:46 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – November tips, paper-bagging geraniums, compost poles
• 02:31:50 Art Matters – Art shapes our world – and shifts our gaze
• 02:35:35 Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community!
• 02:38:22 Our Community Notices
• 02:49:31 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n11/:

• 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
• Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community!
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2511articles/.

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2511highlights/.

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This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast.

It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 – New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law
• 00:08:48 Monument Town Council, Sept. 2 and 15 – Growing budget deficit; Town lays off five people
• 00:12:47 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 – Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee’s plans
• 00:15:02 Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 9 – Committee discusses plans for relationship with Board of Education in upcoming school year
• 00:19:24 Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 11 – Board selects marketing firm, transfers funds
• 00:27:43 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 – State assessment results; school accreditation; Career and Innovation Center update
• 00:34:34 Monument Fire District, Sept. 24 – Board vacancy filled; training tower and wildland engine approved
• 00:44:57 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 8 – Board plans for Accessory Dwelling Units
• 00:50:03 Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 17 – Beacon Lite Road due for upgrades
• 00:52:06 Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 18 – Road enhancement project delayed
• 00:58:02 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 11 – 2026 budget planning kicks off
• 01:04:02 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 25 – Contract for reservoir expansion design awarded
• 01:06:39 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2, 9, and 23 – County approves park services
• 01:09:46 Fox Run Nature Center on hold
• 01:10:39 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 13 – County officials give updates
• 01:15:01 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 – Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming
• 01:19:55 Letters to Our Community – Todd Brown for Ginger Schaaf
• 01:21:54 Letters to Our Community – Bullying in our community
• 01:24:23 Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans is great for D38!
• 01:26:37 Letters to Our Community – Kettner’s reply to Sellers
• 01:29:14 Letters to Our Community – A dedicated advocate for D38 Board of Education
• 01:30:26 Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf – D38 School Board
• 01:32:07 Letters to Our Community – Endorsing Jackie Burhans
• 01:34:32 Letters to Our Community – Letter of endorsement for Jackie Burhans
• 01:36:20 Letters to Our Community – Vote for Jackie
• 01:37:35 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Reading is still fundamental
• 01:42:35 October Library Events – Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange
• 01:46:21 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 18 – Pioneers Museum: past and present
• 01:48:37 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Annual Ride for Tim, Palmer Lake to Monument
• 01:50:18 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Cornmeal in the garden; sweet potato leaf greens
• 01:52:55 Art Matters – October is Arts Month: Artober with Monumental Impact
• 01:55:16 Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community!
• 01:57:42 Our Community Notices
• 02:07:21 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n10/:

• 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
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community!
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510articles/.

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510highlights/.

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This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast.

It was computer generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 – Buc-ee’s annexation vote postponed
• 00:13:26 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 6, 14, 28 – Board vacancy filled; land use code updated; annexation decision postponed
• 00:27:17 Palmer Lake Candidates’ Forum, Aug. 27 – Candidates speak at forum
• 00:28:41 Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 14 and 25 – Board moves forward on facility plans, hears marketing proposal
• 00:46:03 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug.18 – Board discusses facilities planning, Career and Innovation Center, budget
• 00:53:12 Monument Town Council, Aug. 4 and 18 – Ordinances, resolutions pass
• 00:59:49 Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 13 – Planning Commission seeks community input on future development
• 01:03:22 Monument Fire District, Aug. 27 – Money market fund approved; additional repairs needed
• 01:13:08 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11 – Water tank recoat contract awarded
• 01:18:00 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13, 22 – General manager on administrative leave
• 01:22:33 Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 20 – Parker explains Buc-ee’s wastewater estimate
• 01:25:52 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 28 – Board considers public-private partnership financing
• 01:29:12 Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 21 – Traffic analysis results revealed
• 01:34:24 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 5 – Liquor license approved
• 01:36:11 El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 7 – Variance for rental unit rejected
• 01:38:25 Gleneagle Civic Association, Aug. 12 – GCA holds Town Hall to review rewritten covenants
• 01:46:45 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 – Board hears short-term rental concerns
• 01:52:37 Letters to Our Community – Open Dirty Woman Park to everyone
• 01:54:31 Letters to Our Community – I’m running for D38 Board of Education
• 01:56:50 Letters to Our Community – Thanks to all for the big move
• 01:58:03 Letters to Our Community – Jackie for D38
• 01:59:59 Letters to Our Community – Feral horses are not wildfire solutions
• 02:02:17 Letters to Our Community – Response from columnist Janet Sellers
• 02:04:21 Letters to Our Community – A proven advocate for our students, educators, and schools: Vote for Jackie!
• 02:06:16 Letters to Our Community – Monument Hill Kiwanis awards grant to Quilts of Valor
• 02:07:35 Letters to Our Community – Vote for D38 school board
• 02:08:39 Letters to Our Community – Ginger Schaaf for D38 school board
• 02:10:06 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Get lost in a new book
• 02:14:53 September Library Events – Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert
• 02:18:48 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 13
• 02:20:16 High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG) – Fall and the forest: creating soil beds and a blue spruce kitchen treat
• 02:22:57 Art Matters – What is art good for?
• 02:26:30 Our Community Notices
• 02:38:05 Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n9/:

• 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?
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509articles/.

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509highlights/.

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• 00:00:00 – Introduction
• 00:00:18 – Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 30, July 10, 24 – Candidates for board interviewed; recall election planned; annexation agreement published
• 00:21:29 – Monument Town Council, July 7 and 21 – Council focuses on growth, state mandates, and strategic planning
• 00:38:33 – Monument Planning Commission – Commission welcomes new leaders, reviews major development amendment and vision for Monument’s future
• 00:43:49 – Monument Academy School Board, July 17 – Board prioritizes marketing plan, passes policy on religious opt-outs
• 00:50:27: Monument Fire District, July 23 – Station 2 operational; property inclusion approved
• 00:55:30 – Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 14 – 2025 budget gets midyear tune up
• 01:02:01 – Monument Sanitation District, July 16 – Buc-ee’s potential impact studied
• 01:04:59 – Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 – Board tours treatment facility, adjusts sewer bills
• 01:09:46 – Triview Metropolitan District – 2024 audit receives unmodified opinion; construction bid awarded
• 01:15:14 – El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 17 – 2024 finances receive clean audit opinion
• 01:18:38 – Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Developer reduces home sites, HOA affected state laws
• 01:22:12 – Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 – Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces
• 01:27:19 – Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Settle in for some Romance
• 01:31:45 – August Library Events – Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert
• 01:34:10 – Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19 – The power of print
• 01:36:00 – High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Wild Horse Fire Brigade: successful fire mitigation since the beginning of…plants
• 01:39:45 – Art Matters – We Can’t Unchop a Tree
• 01:43:36 – Our Community Notices
• 01:55:13 – Conclusion

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n8/:

• 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
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508articles/.

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508highlights/.

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This podcast consists of the audio files from our July 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast.

It was computer generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:00:20 Palmer Lake Board of trustees
• 00:12:07 Monument Town Council
• 00:23:06 Monument Academy School Board
• 00:29:22 Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education
• 00:36:19 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
• 00:41:55 Monument Sanitation District
• 00:45:01 Donala Water and Sanitation District
• 00:52:48 Triview Metropolitan District
• 01:03:03 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority
• 01:06:31 Monument Fire District
• 01:16:07 El Paso County Planning Commission
• 01:19:32 Letters to Our Community – Araje
• 01:21:33 Letters to Our Community – Schumaker
• 01:23:34 Between the covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore
• 01:28:31 High Altitude Nature and Gardening
• 01:32:46 Art Matters
• 01:36:19 Our Community Notices.
• 01:47:52 Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN.

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n7/:

• 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
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507articles/.

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507highlights/.

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This podcast consists of the computer-generated audio files from our June 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00: Introduction
• 00:00:22: Remembering Jim McGuire.
• 00:05:47: Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education, May 19. – Whetstine named Superintendent; Board receives annual committee reports.
• 00:15:06: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 – VanDenHoek sworn in as Town Manager.
• 00:23:53: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community!
• 00:26:32: Monument Academy School Board May 8, 9, and 29 – Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue.
• 00:35:56: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee May 13 – Budget priorities 2025-26; Committee goals discussed.
• 00:41:26: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 – Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development.
• 00:48:39: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees May 5, 8, 22, and 29 – Revised Bucky’s annexation eligibility petition approved.
• 01:05:14: Monument Fire District May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy.
• 01:17:55: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 – Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers.
• 01:26:09: Donala water and Sanitation District May 5 – Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed.
• 01:32:05: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority May 15 – Board officers elected
• 01:35:45: Monument Sanitation District May 21 – Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake.
• 01:40:41: Triview Metropolitan District May 22 – Bond passes; new board directors welcomed
• 01:53:18: Woodmoor Improvement Association May 28 – Board announces fire education
• 01:58:32: Letters to our community – Thank you to the outgoing board members
• 02:01:03: Letters to our community – Tri Lakes Women’s Club gets thanks
• 02:02:31: A Perspective on Our Community – Flying Horse North Change of Plans.
• 02:06:37: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Let’s get cooking
• 02:11:41: June Library Events – Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered.
• 02:16:25: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 – Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla
• 02:20:50: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping and weed control
• 02:24:47: Art matters – On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector
• 02:28:02: Our Community Notices
• 02:42:20: Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN.

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n6/:

• 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
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audiovideo/

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlightsvideo/

A video version of this podcast with large subtitles is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2506audiovideo/

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This podcast consists of the computer-generated audio files from our June 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00: Introduction
• 00:00:22: Remembering Jim McGuire.
• 00:05:47: Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education, May 19. – Whetstine named Superintendent; Board receives annual committee reports.
• 00:15:06: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 – VanDenHoek sworn in as Town Manager.
• 00:23:53: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community!
• 00:26:32: Monument Academy School Board May 8, 9, and 29 – Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue.
• 00:35:56: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee May 13 – Budget priorities 2025-26; Committee goals discussed.
• 00:41:26: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 – Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development.
• 00:48:39: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees May 5, 8, 22, and 29 – Revised Bucky’s annexation eligibility petition approved.
• 01:05:14: Monument Fire District May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy.
• 01:17:55: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 – Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers.
• 01:26:09: Donala water and Sanitation District May 5 – Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed.
• 01:32:05: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority May 15 – Board officers elected
• 01:35:45: Monument Sanitation District May 21 – Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake.
• 01:40:41: Triview Metropolitan District May 22 – Bond passes; new board directors welcomed
• 01:53:18: Woodmoor Improvement Association May 28 – Board announces fire education
• 01:58:32: Letters to our community – Thank you to the outgoing board members
• 02:01:03: Letters to our community – Tri Lakes Women’s Club gets thanks
• 02:02:31: A Perspective on Our Community – Flying Horse North Change of Plans.
• 02:06:37: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Let’s get cooking
• 02:11:41: June Library Events – Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered.
• 02:16:25: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 – Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla
• 02:20:50: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping and weed control
• 02:24:47: Art matters – On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector
• 02:28:02: Our Community Notices
• 02:42:20: Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN.

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n6/:

• 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
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audio/

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlights/

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This podcast consists of the audio files from our May 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of the whole podcast.

It is computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:41 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees
00:17:52 D38 Board of Education
00:26:36 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee
00:33:47 D38 Monument Academy
00:44:10 Monument Town Council
00:50:47 Monument Planning Commission
00:55:40 Monument Fire District
01:09:42 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
01:16:08 Monument Sanitation District
01:20:00 Triview Metro District
01:30:34 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority
01:33:45 Donala Water and Sanitation District
01:45:00 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
01:47:02 Woodmoor Improvement Association

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n5/:

• 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

To be notified every time we post a new podcast, go to https://wp.ocn.me/newslettersignup/.

All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/

The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/

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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:22 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees
00:17:39 D38 Board of Education
00:26:21 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee
00:33:32 D38 Monument Academy
00:43:56 Monument Town Council
00:50:33 Monument Planning Commission
00:55:27 Monument Fire District
01:09:28 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
01:15:54 Monument Sanitation District
01:19:46 Triview Metro District
01:30:21 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority
01:33:32 Donala Water and Sanitation District
01:44:45 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
01:46:49 Woodmoor Improvement Association

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n5/:

• 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

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Vol. 25 No. 4 - April 5, 2025 Audio Articles (computer-generated)

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This podcast consists of the computer-generated audio files from our April 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.

• 00:00:00 Town of Palmer Lake
• 00:14:13 D38 Board of Education
• 00:26:52 D38 Monument Academy
• 00:39:55 Monument Town Council meeting 1
• 00:44:03 Monument Town Council meeting 2
• 00:52:23 Monument Planning Commission
• 00:55:25 Monument Fire District
• 01:09:10 Forest Lakes Metro District
• 01:14:10 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
• 01:20:54 Monument Sanitation District
• 01:25:30 Triview Metro District
• 01:38:16 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority
• 01:43:37 Donala Water and Sanitation District
• 01:49:33 El Paso County Planning Commission
• 01:51:29 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
• 01:54:10 NEPCO
• 02:00:02 Gleneagle Civic Association
• 02:10:34 Woodmoor Improvement Association

Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month’s issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n4/:

• 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

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