Topics

• Letters to the Editor
• El Paso County
  • Board of County Commissioners
  • Planning Commission
• Towns
  • Town of Monument
  • Town of Palmer Lake
• Water and Sanitation Districts
  • Donala Water and Sanitation District
  • El Paso County Loop Water Authority
  • Forest Lakes Metro District
  • Monument Sanitation District
  • Triview Metro District
  • Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
• Fire Districts
  • Black Forest Fire District
  • Donald Wescott Fire District
  • Monument Fire District
• School Districts
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38
• Home Owners Associations
  • Gleneagle Civic Association
  • NEPCO
  • Woodmoor Improvement Association
• Columns
  • Art Matters
  • Between the Covers
  • HANG Gardening
  • Library Events
  • On the Trail
  • Palmer Lake Historical Society
  • Weather Wrap
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

Letters to the Editor

• Letters to Our Community – Grace Best demolition (3/1/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – D38 chaos (3/1/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – More demonstrable lies from D38 (2/22/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – LPHS After Prom thanks (2/22/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – No Mafia in Monument (2/21/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Thanks to OCN for its support (2/1/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Wildfire call to action (2/1/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Another hidden cost of excessive development (1/23/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Opposed to proposed Buc-ee’s (12/5/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Lodging tax issue rebuttal (12/5/2024)

El Paso County

Board of County Commissioners

• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 11 – $4 million in federal funds approved for North Gate Blvd./Struthers Road stormwater project (3/1/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 2, 9, and 16 – Approval of three commercial multi-tenant buildings off Struthers Road (2/23/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 14 – Three commissioners sworn into office; chair and vice chair appointed (2/1/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 6 and 20 – Townhome development off Woodmoor Dr. withdrawn from agenda (1/23/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 10, 12, and 17 – Two Tri-Lakes developments approved (1/4/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 5 and 14 – Approval of two Tri-Lakes developments (12/5/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 8 and 15 – County presents its 2025 preliminary balanced budget (11/2/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 12, 24, and 26 – Development approvals for Black Forest and Palmer Lake projects (10/5/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 9 and 25 – Black Forest property to be divided into two lots (8/3/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, June 13, 25, and 27 – Monument glamping expansion approved; short-term rental allowed to continue at Black Forest property (7/6/2024)

Planning Commission

• El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 20 – Approval recommended for three lots at Black Forest property (3/1/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, May 4 and 18 – Townhome development off Woodmoor Drive recommended for approval (2/23/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 5 – Urban Landing off Struthers Road recommended for approval (1/4/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 7 and 21 – Housing density, compatibility concerns raised with proposed Monument Ridge development (12/5/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 17 – Two Tri-Lakes developments recommended for approval (11/2/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 1 and 15 – Extension to Cathedral Pines development recommended for approval (9/7/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, June 6 and 20 – Planning commission recommend denial of Monument glamping site expansion (7/6/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, May 2 – Variance for Black Forest property would allow short-term rental to continue (6/1/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, April 18 – Old Denver Road property requesting rezone to commercial (5/4/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, March 7 and 21 – Highway 83 access plan approved (4/6/2024)

Towns

Town of Monument

• Monument Town Council, Feb. 3 and 18 – Discussions on code enforcement, PPRBD, Jackson Creek, and Silver Key Senior Services (3/1/2025)
• Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 12 – Commission reduces development density for key projects; Dairy Queen and Subway approvals recommended with landscaping condition (3/1/2025)
• Monument Town Council, May 1 and 15 – Midtown Collection of Monument Junction approved on 5-2 vote (2/23/2025)
• Monument Town Council, Jan. 6 and 21 – Monument enters new year with Legislative Platform, Buc-ee’s opposition (2/1/2025)
• Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 8 – Commission elects Trehill as chair, hears concerns about traffic and access for Woodmoor Placer Replat B (2/1/2025)
• Monument Town Council, June 5 and 19 – Town Code amendments approved on narrow vote; Wilson sheds light on state bills (1/23/2025)
• Buc-ee’s community meeting elicits strong response (1/4/2025)
• Monument Town Council, Dec. 2 and 16 – Council faces $3.9 million budget shortfall, hears call for fiscal sustainability (1/4/2025)
• Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11 – Planning Commission recommends approval of Panda Express and Falcon Commerce Center (1/4/2025)
• Nov. 5 Election Results for Monument and Palmer Lake (12/5/2024)

Town of Palmer Lake

• TLCA sells Palmer Lake building (3/1/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 11 and 13 – Board holds workshop on water issues (3/1/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 3, 11, and 25 – Board considers water issues and Elephant Rock (2/23/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 9 and 23 – Lakeview Heights development raises safety concerns (2/1/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 8 and 22 – Board repeals water emergency ordinance (1/23/2025)
• Buc-ee’s community meeting elicits strong response (1/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 12 – Buc-ee’s annexation petition meets requirements (1/4/2025)
• Nov. 5 Election Results for Monument and Palmer Lake (12/5/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 14 – 2025 budget proposed; 2024 budget amended (12/5/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 10 and 24 – Board begins “flagpole annexation” process for Buc’ees travel center on I-25 (11/2/2024)

Water and Sanitation Districts

Donala Water and Sanitation District

• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 20 – Voters remove term limits (3/1/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 18 – Board reorganizes; aquifer storage and recovery study presented (2/22/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 16 – Board passes housekeeping resolution (2/1/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 15 – Contractor selection process defined (1/23/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 21 – State signs off on radium remediation (1/4/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 21 – Board hears rate and groundwater supply studies (12/5/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 10 – Board receives preliminary 2025 budget, considers rate increase (11/2/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 19- -Board continues term limit debate (10/5/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15 – Board debates waiving term limits (9/7/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18 – Board considers request to exclude property (8/3/2024)

El Paso County Loop Water Authority

• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 20 – Interim workflow manager joins Loop team (3/1/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 18 – Water quality tests look promising (2/22/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 16 – Board moves forward with RFP for water treatment design (2/1/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 15 – Board awards contract for project manager (1/23/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 19 – Cherokee Metro District withdraws from Loop project (1/4/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov. 21 – Board approves 2025 budget (12/5/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 17 – Board hears financial reports (11/2/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 19 – Board postpones non-disclosure agreements (10/5/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 15 – Board amends contract with Merrick and Co. (9/7/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 18 – Board considers new roles for Merrick and Co. (8/3/2024)

Forest Lakes Metro District

• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, Feb. 17 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor pipeline project IGA approved (3/1/2025)
• 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 (1/4/2025)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 3, Aug. 14 – Debt authorization ballot initiative approved (9/7/2024)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District/Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, July 15 and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 22 – 2023 audits receive clean opinions (8/3/2024)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 2 and 3, June 14 – 2023 budgets amended (7/6/2024)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 4 and 13 – District participates in Northern Delivery System; rates increase for 2024; budgets approved (1/6/2024)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines 1, 2, and 3, Aug. 7 and 14 – 2022 audits approved; contract services cost increases; water reuse project possible (9/2/2023)

Monument Sanitation District

• Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 19: District manager clarifies upcoming election (3/1/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, May 17 – New board members sworn in (2/22/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 15 – Board passes administrative resolution (2/1/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, June 21 – Board hears audit report (1/23/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 18 – Four properties added to service area (1/4/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Board approves rate increase, plans for Buc-ee’s impact (12/5/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 16 – Board considers rate increase; discusses 2025 budget (11/2/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 18 – Board reviews rate study (10/5/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 21 – Board approves four-day work week (9/7/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, July 17 – Repair completed without blocking traffic (8/3/2024)

Triview Metro District

• Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 11 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor pipeline project IGA approved (3/1/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, May 18 – Former directors recognized; new directors sworn in (2/22/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 23 – 2025 water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved (2/1/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, June 22 – NDS pipeline project progressing (1/23/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 16 – Study reveals water and wastewater rate increase; administrative/utility offices pursued (1/4/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 21 – 2025 annual budget approved; mill levies set (12/5/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 24 – Bond pursued for road widening project (11/2/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 19 – Northern Delivery System fully operational; resident raises traffic concerns (10/5/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 22 – 2023 budget amended; 2023 audit presented; district opposes initiatives 50 and 108 (9/7/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, July 18 – Northern Delivery System complete; land annexation approved (8/3/2024)

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District

• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 10 – Pipeline maintenance contract awarded (3/1/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 8 – Board reorganized; request for supplemental water considered (2/23/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 13 – Board prepares for election, passes administrative resolution (2/1/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 12 – Audit shows good financial health, Lori Akers retires (1/23/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 16 – Board wraps up rate increases and 2025 budget, swaps water discount for land (1/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 11 – Board considers rate increase (12/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14 – Board considers ways to fund Loop (11/2/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 16 – Board hears financial and operational report (10/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 12 – Board considers supplemental water for Waterside subdivision (9/7/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 15 – Contract for pipeline construction awarded (8/3/2024)

Fire Districts

Black Forest Fire District

• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District – Board meeting coverage ends (3/1/2025)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 17 – Directors elected; ambulance sale approved (2/23/2025)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 15: Board pursues study and citizen input to determine future (2/1/2025)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 21 – Evacuation routes raise concern among residents (1/23/2025)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 4 – 2025 budget approved; mill levy increases; ladder truck/apparatus for sale; overstaffing declared (1/4/2025)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 2, 6, and 20 – Training officer terminated; firefighters request district merger; 2025 budget proposes mill levy increase (12/5/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 16 – Deputy Chief resigns; board addresses handling of personnel matters; multiple issues require attention (11/2/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 5 and 18 – Interim fire chief on board; live fire training suspended (10/5/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 21 – Board action criticized; fire chief contract terminated; second investigation initiated (9/7/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, July 1, 6, 11 and 17 – Allegations prompt investigation (8/3/2024)

Donald Wescott Fire District

• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 24 – Gleneagle annexation timeline unknown; merger process continues (2/23/2025)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 5 – Board holds final meeting before district dissolves (1/4/2025)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 8 – Merger process nears completion; mutual aid agreements terminated (11/2/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 25 – Meeting postponed due to board member’s absence (10/5/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 24 – Final merger timeline announced; dissolution plan approved (8/3/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 26 – Merger process prompts final transfers; 2023 audit unmodified (7/6/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 24 – Merger process nears completion (5/4/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 6 – Real property exclusion/inclusion approved (4/6/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 4 and 24 – 2024 mill levy certified; tight timeline to complete merger (2/3/2024)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 27 – Merger completion expected by November; 2024 budget approved without mill levy certification (1/6/2024)

Monument Fire District

• Monument Fire District, Feb. 26 – Board meeting held after publication (3/1/2025)
• Monument Fire District, May 24 – Board director positions change; contractor hiring flexibility approved (2/23/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Jan. 22 – Wildfire Mitigation remains top priority (2/1/2025)
• Monument Fire District, June 28 – Board meeting held after publication (1/23/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Dec. 4 – Board approves administrative office lease agreement (1/4/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Oct. 8 and 23 – 2025 proposed budget presentations (11/2/2024)
• Monument Fire District, Sept. 25 – Meeting postponed due to lack of quorum (10/5/2024)
• Monument Fire District, Aug. 28 – District opposes ballot initiatives 50 and 108; station 3 design revised (9/7/2024)
• Monument Fire District, July 24 – Gas odor increases call volume; district recognized for supporting prescribed burn (8/3/2024)
• Monument Fire District, June 26 – Controlled burn successful; station rebuild design approved (7/6/2024)

School Districts

Lewis-Palmer School District 38

• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 18 – Board recognizes achievements, hears about Arts Education and Career and Innovation Center (3/1/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 13 – Board expresses interest in Grace Best building (3/1/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 11 – Selection of new superintendent, treatment of Grace Best Elementary School, budget process discussed (3/1/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 22 – Pay schedule approved, board roles revised, funding detailed (2/23/2025)
• MA School Board, May 11, 25 – MA addresses gender issues, budgets (2/23/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 21 – Superintendent resigns; Grace Best School to be demolished (2/1/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 6 and 9 – Board hears bond refinancing, action plan (2/1/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, June 8 – Board reorganizes, hears legislative (1/23/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer Board of Education, June 26 – Board approves budgets for district and Monument Academy (1/23/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 16 – Board learns about Information Technology Department; Career and Innovation Center update; annual mill levy certification (1/4/2025)

Home Owners Associations

Gleneagle Civic Association

• Gleneagle Civic Association, Nov. 14 – City responds to GCA regarding amphitheater noise (1/4/2025)
• Gleneagle Civic Association annual member meeting, Nov. 14 – Leaders urged to oppose noise variance renewal (12/5/2024)
• Gleneagle Civic Association, Sept. 19 – GCA annual meeting date moved (10/5/2024)
• Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Mar. 17 – Discussion of management’s role continues (4/6/2024)

NEPCO

• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Feb. 19 – NEPCO—Helping shape county land development code (3/1/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations (NEPCO) – Wildfires drive up insurance costs in county (2/22/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Jan. 11 – Fire mitigation efforts explained (2/1/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – NEPCO gets an update on county planning and code enforcement (10/5/2024)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County park planning manager discusses new parks (8/3/2024)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), May 11 – New legislation reviewed (6/1/2024)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), March 9 – Council of Governments preparing wildfire protection plan (4/6/2024)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 20 – Group hears from law enforcement officials (2/3/2024)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Nov. 11 – County Commissioners and staff visit NEPCO (12/2/2023)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Sept. 9. Monument Fire Department, Planning Commission visit NEPCO. (10/7/2023)

Woodmoor Improvement Association

• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27 and 29 – Annual meeting and reorganization (3/1/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 24 – Board hears about new regulation regarding vegetable gardens (2/22/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18 – Board confirms opposition to Buc-ee’s (1/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20 – Board hears resident request for letter on Buc-ee’s (12/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23 – Board approves budget, dues increase (11/2/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25 – Board seeks community support for wildfire mitigation grant (10/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug 28 – Change to prairie dog elimination causes delay (9/7/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24 – Board confirms plans to eradicate prairie dogs (8/3/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 26 – Board reminds residents of $5,000 fine for fireworks (7/6/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 22 – Board fills vacancy, explains approach to forestry (6/1/2024)

Columns

Art Matters

• Art Matters – Amateur: art just for the love of it (3/1/2025)
• Art Matters – Art spaces for our creative spirit (2/21/2025)
• Art Matters – The arts as medicine; Palmer Lake Art Group plans new venues (2/1/2025)
• Art Matters – Art Hop: an indoor-outdoor art fair with booths (1/23/2025)
• Art Matters – Art, energy sites, and hugging hormone (1/4/2025)
• Art Matters – How does art make people feel good? (12/5/2024)
• Art Matters – It’s not just decor: Art creates a space and creates our sense of place (11/2/2024)
• Art Matters – October is Arts Month, aka Artober (10/5/2024)
• Art Matters – Real local art made for real people (9/7/2024)
• Art Matters – On the superpowers of art and daydreaming (8/3/2024)

Between the Covers

• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – March mystery madness (3/1/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Explore nature and the outdoors Explore nature and the outdoors (2/21/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Books that showcase love (2/1/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Adventure awaits (1/23/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore Ring in the New Year with a Book (1/4/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Great gift ideas (12/5/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – New fall releases (11/2/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Book series for children and young adults (10/5/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating women authors (9/7/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – New fiction titles to round out your summer (8/3/2024)

HANG Gardening

• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Wild outdoors: pine needle bread, gardening in March (3/1/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Very good plants, harmful invaders (2/21/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Fermented February, cocoa mulch, and a chocolate “workout” (2/1/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Pretty, edible plants that deter mosquitoes and deer (1/23/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – January is a seed starter month (1/4/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Winter, our backyards, and forests (12/5/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Let’s protect our forests, soil, and gardens (11/2/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – The garden as investment: gardening is like banking (10/5/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Cut and come again crops to plant in September (9/7/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Back to Eden gardening and what to plant in August (8/3/2024)

Library Events

• March Library Events – Adult Reading Program continues; special programs; jigsaw puzzle swap (3/1/2025)
• June Library Events – Join us for a Summer Adventure (2/21/2025)
• February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program (2/1/2025)
• July Library Events – Summer reading, special programs to enjoy (1/23/2025)
• January Library Events – Programs for all ages; virtual genealogy (1/4/2025)
• December Library Events – Adult discussion group, children’s programs, schedule changes (12/5/2024)
• November Library Events – Book clubs, LEGO program, scheduling change (11/2/2024)
• October Library Events – Discussion group, book clubs, fall book sale, scrap exchange (10/5/2024)
• September Library Events – Book club, Medicare information, LEGO program (9/7/2024)
• August Library Events – Free concerts, book clubs (8/3/2024)

On the Trail

• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Storms damage trails and roads, fill reservoirs (2/21/2025)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Monument Hiking Group to Ice Cave Cliffs and Cap Rock (2/1/2025)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Mount Herman Road closure update (1/23/2025)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Enjoy being outdoors, but be prepared (11/2/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Prescribed burn promotes forest health (7/6/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) –  Palmer Lake bridge dedication ceremony (6/1/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Cadets build bridge over Monument Creek (5/4/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Mount Herman “Leap” (4/6/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Palmer Lake Reservoir hike (3/2/2024)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Black Forest Trails Association (12/2/2023)

Palmer Lake Historical Society

• Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18 – Authors show ways to find history on hikes (2/21/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 16 – 2024 events recalled (2/1/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 18 – Father’s Day Ice Cream Social (1/23/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 19 – Palmer Lake holds 91st annual Yule Log Hunt (1/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 21 – Life of town hero explored (12/5/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17 – How the star and Town Hall became historic places (11/2/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 19 – Author focuses on Old West (10/5/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 6 – Book launch (7/6/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18 – Colorado’s Rosie the Riveter (6/1/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 18 – Trolley cars, past and future (5/4/2024)

Weather Wrap

• May Weather Wrap (2/22/2025)
• June Weather Wrap (1/23/2025)
• November Weather Wrap (12/5/2024)
• October Weather Wrap (11/2/2024)
• September Weather Wrap (10/5/2024)
• August Weather Wrap (9/7/2024)
• July Weather Wrap (8/3/2024)
• June Weather Wrap (7/6/2024)
• May Weather Wrap (6/1/2024)
• April Weather Wrap (5/4/2024)

Snapshots of Our Community

• Snapshots of Our Community (3/1/2025)
• Snapshots of Our Community (2/21/2025)
• Snapshots of Our Community (2/1/2025)
• Snapshots of Our Community (1/23/2025)
• Snapshots of Our Community (1/4/2025)
• Snapshots of Our Community (12/5/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (11/2/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (10/5/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (9/7/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (8/3/2024)

Our Community Notices

• Our Community Notices (3/1/2025)
• Our Community Notices (2/21/2025)
• Our Community Notices (2/1/2025)
• Our Community Notices (1/23/2025)
• Our Community Notices (1/4/2025)
• Our Community Notices (12/5/2024)
• Our Community Notices (11/2/2024)
• Our Community Notices (10/5/2024)
• Our Community Notices (9/7/2024)
• Our Community Notices (8/3/2024)

Our Community Calendar

• Our Community Calendar (3/1/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (2/21/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (2/1/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (1/23/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (1/4/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (12/5/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (11/2/2024)
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