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

Letters to the Editor

• Letters to Our Community – Tax, spend, and tax some more (11/2/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Vote no on Prop. 127 (11/2/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Back to school (9/7/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Freedom of speech (8/3/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Remembering and honoring those who fought for our freedoms (7/6/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – LPHS After Prom thanks (5/4/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Protect Fox Run Park from development (4/6/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Environmental disaster looming at Colorado Pumpkin Patch? (4/6/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Little Log Church celebrates 100 years (4/6/2024)
• Letters to Our Community – Caught by Surprise (3/2/2024)

El Paso County

Board of County Commissioners

• 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)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 9 – Hay Creek Valley subdivision approved despite opposition (6/1/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, April 9, 11, and 16 – Wildfire mitigation urged as Black Forest slash and mulch program opens for season (5/4/2024)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 28 – Minor subdivisions in Black Forest and Gleneagle approved (4/6/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 30 and Feb. 22 – Palmer Lake annexation impact report received (3/2/2024)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 9, 23, 25 – Palmer Lake annexation discussed (2/3/2024)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 7, 9, and 14 – Final budget direction increases funding to roads and parks (12/2/2023)

Planning Commission

• 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)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 1 – Positive feedback from county commissioners (3/2/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Jan. 4 and 18 – Black Forest subdivision recommended for approval (2/3/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Dec. 7 – Access plan for Hwy 83 addresses safety (1/6/2024)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 19 – Black Forest four-lot subdivision recommended for approval (11/4/2023)

Towns

Town of Monument

• Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9 – Commission raises concerns about ultimate use for Jackson Creek North (11/2/2024)
• Monument Town Council, Oct. 7 and 21 – Council discusses finance, nonprofit work, employee survey (11/2/2024)
• Monument Town Council, Sept. 3 and 16 – Council discusses budget deficits, strategic spending, future priorities (10/5/2024)
• Monument Planning Commission – September meeting canceled (10/5/2024)
• Monument Town Council, Aug. 5 and 19 – Council charts future with key budget, development, and management decisions (9/7/2024)
• Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 14 – Proposed Ziggi’s project examined (9/7/2024)
• Monument Town Council, July 31 – Special Town Council Meeting Results in Town Manager’s Dismissal (8/3/2024)
• Monument Town Council, July 2 and 15 – Moratorium lifted; accountability discussed in response to town manager on administrative leave (8/3/2024)
• Monument Planning Commission, July 10 – Orientation workshop for new members (8/3/2024)
• Monument Town Council, June 3 and 12 – Town manager put on administrative leave; debates on lodging tax, sign and gun laws (7/6/2024)

Town of Palmer Lake

• 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)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 12 and 26 – Board considers church’s request to use Elephant Rock property (10/5/2024)
• Palmer Lake Dollar General Community Meeting, Aug. 16 – Ehrhardt family addresses community concerns (9/7/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 8 and 22 – Asbestos abatement contract awarded; advisory committee formed (9/7/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Workshop, July 10 – Advisory committee presents Elephant Rock analysis (8/3/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 11 and 25 – Elephant Rock discussion becomes contentious (8/3/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 30, June 13 and 27 – Board approves concealed carry in sensitive spaces (7/6/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 9 – It’s official: no fireworks in Palmer Lake (6/1/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 3, 11, 25 – Elephant Rock advisory committee formed (5/4/2024)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 28 – Restoration of Elephant Rock cabins proposed (4/6/2024)

Water and Sanitation Districts

Donala Water and Sanitation District

• 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)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 20 – Loop water reuse project discussed (7/6/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 16 – Audit report positive (6/1/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8 – Board discusses bills to regulate wetlands (5/4/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 18 – Board discusses financial policy, water demand (5/4/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 21 – Good news on radium, PFAS (4/6/2024)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15 – Board considers request to extend service area (3/2/2024)

El Paso County Loop Water Authority

• 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)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 20 – Board pursues easements (7/6/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 16 – Board refines relationship with CSU (6/1/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 21 – Board debates relationship to CS (4/6/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 15 – Board debates relationship with CSU (3/2/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 18 – Consultants address financing, CSU facilities, easements (2/3/2024)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec. 12 – Board focuses on budgets (1/6/2024)

Forest Lakes Metro District

• 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, 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)
• Monument Sanitation District, June 19 – 2023 audit accepted; repair hits snag (7/6/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, May 15 – Board aims to educate community (6/1/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, April 17 – Repair will spare traffic on Highway 105 (5/4/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, March 20 – Property owner petitions for inclusion (4/6/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 21 – Federal dollars help fund sewer line replacement (3/2/2024)
• Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 17 – Willow Springs sewer line to be replaced (2/3/2024)

Triview Metro District

• 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)
• Triview Metropolitan District, June 20 – Wastewater processing explored; legislative changes raise concern (7/6/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, May 23 – Water and wastewater rates and fees increase approved; billing discrepancy solves wastewater increase (6/1/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, April 25 – Water and wastewater fees/rates discussed; water rights lease agreement approved (5/4/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, March 20 – Additional acre-feet of water decreed; escrow agreement approved (4/6/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 22 – Renewable water supply increases; CSU ties into NDS (3/2/2024)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 8 and 25 – Mill levy lowered; 2024 budget approved (2/3/2024)

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District

• 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)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 10 – Residents question development and water availability (7/6/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 20 – Audit of 2023 budget shows financial health (6/1/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 8 – Board discusses bills to regulate wetlands (5/4/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 11 – Board hears update on the Loop (4/6/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan 8 – Safe Routes to School trail approved (3/2/2024)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 8 – Board passes administrative resolutions (2/3/2024)

Fire Districts

Black Forest Fire District

• 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)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, June 19 – Impact fee study discussed; additional funding received (7/6/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 15 – State funds exceed expectations; new bill approves additional revenue sources (6/1/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 13 and April 17 – Board considers policy solutions; discusses long-range planning; approves by-law changes (5/4/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 20 – District to provide clarity (4/6/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 21 – New tender truck issues discussed; properties included (3/2/2024)
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 17 – Work session scheduled for April; financial plan on hold (2/3/2024)

Donald Wescott Fire District

• 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)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District – Rescheduled meetings occurred after publication (12/2/2023)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 11 – Subdistrict dissolution process update; tax revenue uncertain (11/4/2023)

Monument Fire District

• 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)
• Monument Fire District, May 8 and 22 – Staff promoted; controlled burn days announced (6/1/2024)
• Monument Fire District Town Hall, April 18 – Proposed training center plans revealed (5/4/2024)
• Monument Fire District, April 24 – Station 3 land purchase approved; outgoing directors recognized (5/4/2024)
• Monument Fire District, Feb. 28, March 6 and 27 – Wescott property inclusion approved; land purchase agreements discussed (4/6/2024)
• Monument Fire District, Feb. 28 – Board meeting held after OCN went to press (3/2/2024)

School Districts

Lewis-Palmer School District 38

• Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 8 – Grace Best Elementary School, Career-Innovation Center plans discussed (11/2/2024)
• Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 17 and 24 – Board hears financial audit, improvement plan, internal review (11/2/2024)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 21 – Board approves Unified Improvement Plans, selects contractor for Career and Innovation Center (11/2/2024)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 10 – Committee discusses strategic plan, assessment results, bylaws change (10/5/2024)
• Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 12 – Board discusses parental review of library materials, adopts management system (10/5/2024)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept.16 – District performance framework, bullying policy revision (10/5/2024)
• Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 8, 16, and 29 – Board sets non-legal name change policy (9/7/2024)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 19 – Recognitions, revised Monument Academy contract, Human Resources report (9/7/2024)
• Monument Academy School Board, July 11 – Board resolution related to Title IX (8/3/2024)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 17 – Board approves budget, discusses real estate options (7/6/2024)

Home Owners Associations

Gleneagle Civic Association

• 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 (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)
• NEPCO, Sept. 9. Monument Fire Department, Planning Commission visit NEPCO. (10/7/2023)

Woodmoor Improvement Association

• 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)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 24 – Board member passes away (5/4/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 28 and March 27 – Tri-Lakes Women’s Club donates defibrillator (4/6/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 29, 31 – Annual meeting and reorganization (3/2/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 13 – Board changes fencing standards, parking limits, election process (1/6/2024)

Columns

Art Matters

• 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)
• Art Matters – Chautauqua: “the most American thing in America” (7/6/2024)
• Art Matters – Spring and summer’s Art Hop: art and play (6/1/2024)
• Art Matters – Art multiples: slabs to electronic screens; Art Hop rides again (5/4/2024)
• Art Matters – The most beautiful investment and tax deduction (4/6/2024)
• Art Matters – Fine art offers valuable returns (3/2/2024)
• Art Matters – Ikigai: connecting to creative genius (2/3/2024)

Between the Covers

• 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)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Let’s go outdoors! (7/6/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Time for travel and adventure! (6/1/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Military history for Memorial Day (5/4/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Poetry month (4/6/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – March mystery madness (3/2/2024)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating the classics in 2024 (2/3/2024)

HANG Gardening

• 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)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – High-altitude hot summer days (7/6/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – The aesthetics of cottagecore, bloomcore, and cluttercore (6/1/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Garden—and lawn—success starts with dandelions! (5/4/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Garden helps, bloopers, and dangers (4/6/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – This month in the garden: soil, bird songs, and hummingbirds (3/2/2024)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Colorado trades in grass for cash (2/3/2024)

Library Events

• 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)
• July Library Events – Exciting programs & Ice Cream Socials (7/6/2024)
• June Library Events – Summer Reading Program now open to all ages (6/1/2024)
• May Library Events – Call for teen volunteers; CD swap program (5/4/2024)
• April Library Events – National Library Week – Newly extended hours in Monument (4/6/2024)
• March Library Events – Adult Reading Program continues; tax preparation aid available (3/2/2024)
• February Library Events – Adult Reading Program begins; tax assistance available (2/3/2024)

On the Trail

• 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)
• Mount Herman fire averted (11/4/2023)
• Letters to Our Community – Protesting no parking signs at Pike National Forest (11/4/2023)
• On the Trail (in Memory of Tim Watkins) – Investigation of Tim Watkins’ murder revitalized (10/5/2023)

Palmer Lake Historical Society

• 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)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 21 – Presentation on Monument Cemetery (4/6/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15 – Union Printers Home: past, present, and future (3/2/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 18 – Annual Potluck and Membership Meeting (2/3/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 17 – 90th Annual Yule Log Hunt (1/6/2024)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 19 – History of Glen Eyrie presented (11/4/2023)

Snapshots of Our Community

• 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)
• Snapshots of Our Community (7/6/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (6/1/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (5/4/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (4/6/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (3/2/2024)
• Snapshots of Our Community (2/3/2024)

Our Community Notices

• 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 Notices (7/6/2024)
• Our Community Notices (6/1/2024)
• Our Community Notices (5/4/2024)
• Our Community Notices (4/6/2024)
• Our Community Notices (3/2/2024)
• Our Community Notices (2/3/2024)

Our Community Calendar

• Our Community Calendar (11/2/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (10/5/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (9/7/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (8/3/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (7/6/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (6/1/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (5/4/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (4/6/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (3/2/2024)
• Our Community Calendar (2/3/2024)

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