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  • Forest Lakes Metro District
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For each topic below, the 10 most recent articles are listed. Click on the headings to read all the articles on that topic on this website.

Letters to Our Community

• Letters to Our Community – Dollars to donuts! (3/4/2026)
• Letters to Our Community – Botox Barbie rebuttal (3/4/2026)
• Letters to Our Community – The reign of Botox Barbie (2/4/2026)
• Letters to Our Community – Thank you, Monument Hill Foundation (12/4/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Eighty is the new sixty (12/4/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Jackie Burhans for D38 School Board (10/30/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Vote for Ginger Schaaf (10/30/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Manipulative vs. persuasive speech (10/30/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Support Jackie Burhans (10/30/2025)
• Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf—D38 School Board (10/30/2025)

Perspectives on Our Community

• A Perspective on Our Community – Flying Horse North change of plans (6/7/2025)

El Paso County

Board of County Commissioners

• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 17 – Highway 105 easements approved (4/1/2026)
• Buc-ee’s applies to El Paso County to expand parcel (3/4/2026)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners/Land Use Committee, Jan.8, 13, and 20 – Board, committee act on variety of projects (2/4/2026)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners – Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval (12/31/2025)
• Nov. 4 Election (12/4/2025)
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners – Board approves agreement on Highway 105 widening (12/4/2025)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 7 – Board approves contract for Fox Run Gazebo (10/30/2025)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2, 9, and 23 – County approves park services (10/2/2025)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 5 – Liquor license approved (9/4/2025)
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, April 10 – Two local projects approved by the county (5/3/2025)

Planning Commission

• El Paso County Planning Commission, March 5 and 19 Two requests recommended for approval (4/1/2026)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners – Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval (12/31/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 7 – Variance for rental unit rejected (9/4/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, June 19 – Commission recommends disapproval of Flying Horse East sketch plan (7/3/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, March 6 and 20 – Three projects recommended to BOCC (4/5/2025)
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Feb. 20 – Approval recommended for three lots at Black Forest property (3/1/2025)
• 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)

Towns

Town of Monument

• Monument Town Council, March 2 and 16 – Water tank site annexation approved (4/1/2026)
• Monument Planning Commission, March 11 – Balancing growth and the “joy of being here”: Planning Commission recommends approval of auto dealership and Fire Training Facility (4/1/2026)
• Monument Planning Commission, Feb. 11 – Conexus proposes 158 apartments and townhomes on 23 acres (3/4/2026)
• Monument Town Council, Feb. 2 and 17 – Single-family home construction drops; commercial building jumps (3/4/2026)
• Monument Town Council, Jan. 5 and 20 – Commercial development approved (2/4/2026)
• Monument Planning Commission, Jan. 14 – Monument officials attend infrastructure workshop (2/4/2026)
• Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10 – Commissioners recommend approval of 2026 zoning map, show appreciation for outgoing members (1/1/2026)
• Monument Town Council, Dec. 1 and 15 – Council considers a variety of requests (1/1/2026)
• Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13 – Commission recommends controversial 158-home Conexus development and Commercial PUD (12/4/2025)
• Monument Town Council, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 and 17 – Council agrees to incentives for major plant (12/4/2025)

Town of Palmer Lake

• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 12, 25, and 26 – Search for town attorney grinds on (4/1/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 12 and 26 – Board vacancies filled; planner resigns (3/4/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 8, 22, and 30 – Attorney Krob forced out without replacement (2/4/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 2, 11 – Beltran appointed; Caves, Krob, and Boyett resign (1/1/2026)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 13 and 18 – Schedule for annexation elections undecided; board vacancy unfilled (12/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 – Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed (10/30/2025)
• Buc-ee’s Resistance, Oct. 14 – Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee’s (10/30/2025)
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 – New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law (10/2/2025)
• Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 – Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee’s plans (10/2/2025)
• Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 – Buc-ee’s annexation vote postponed (9/4/2025)

Water and Sanitation Districts

Donala Water and Sanitation District

• Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 19 – District weighs financial trends and capital project impacts (4/1/2026)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 19 – Board considers fire mitigation at Willow Creek Ranch (3/4/2026)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 15 – 2026 rates and fees amended (2/4/2026)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 11 – 2026 budget adopted (12/31/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Water rights and exchange options reviewed (12/4/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9 – 2026 budget planning (10/30/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 11 – 2026 budget planning kicks off (10/2/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13, 22 – General manager on administrative leave (9/4/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 – Board tours treatment facility, adjusts sewer bills (8/1/2025)
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 12 – Positive audit report; inconsistent waste treatment numbers (7/3/2025)

El Paso County Loop Water Authority

• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 3 and 19 – Board awards and amends contracts (4/1/2026)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 18 – Board hears preliminary engineering designs (3/4/2026)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 15 – Board hears updates from Merrick and SpencerFane (2/4/2026)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec.18 – Board considers hiring executive director (12/31/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov.20 – 2025 budget reviewed; 2026 budget adopted (12/4/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 15 – Board of County Commissioners slow to reimburse (10/30/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 25 – Contract for reservoir expansion design awarded (10/2/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 28 – Board considers public-private partnership financing (9/4/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 17 – 2024 finances receive clean audit opinion (7/31/2025)
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 26 – Board hears progress report (7/3/2025)

Forest Lakes Metro District

• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 3, March 3 – Bonds approved for commercial district; covenant policy enforcement (4/5/2025)
• 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)
• NDS ribbon cutting, Aug. 14 (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)
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, Dec. 5 – Rate increases for residents; 2023 budgets and mill levies adopted (1/7/2023)

Monument Sanitation District

• Monument Sanitation District, March 18 – Delinquent account notices sent (4/1/2026)
• Monument Sanitation District, Feb. 18 – Work on Beacon Lite Road proceeds (3/4/2026)
• Monument Sanitation District, Jan. 21 – Buc-ee’s advances sewer plan (2/4/2026)
• Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 17 – 2026 budget approved; compensation debated (12/31/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 19 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed (12/4/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 15 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed (10/30/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 17 – Beacon Lite Road due for upgrades (10/2/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 20 – Parker explains Buc-ee’s wastewater estimate (9/4/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, July 16 – Buc-ee’s potential impact studied (8/1/2025)
• Monument Sanitation District, June 18 Raspberry Point sewage spill resolved (7/3/2025)

Triview Metro District

• Triview Metropolitan District, March 19 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor set to “ramp up” (4/1/2026)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 19 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor approved (3/4/2026)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 22 – 2026 snowpack “really bad” (2/4/2026)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11 – Water and wastewater rates increase; 2026 budget approved (12/31/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20 – Land inclusion approved; legal counsel charges defined (12/4/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16 – Proposed 2026 budget presented (10/30/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 18 – Road enhancement project delayed (10/2/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 21 – Traffic analysis results revealed (9/4/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District – 2024 audit receives unmodified opinion; construction bid awarded (8/1/2025)
• Triview Metropolitan District, June 19 – Bond funding approved; director positions assigned (7/3/2025)

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District

• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 9 – Board deals with 100,000-gallon water loss (4/1/2026)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 17 – Board asks for help with water piracy (3/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 12 – Board hires new attorney (2/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 15 – 2026 budget adopted and rates set (12/31/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17 – Rate increases for 2026 discussed (12/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13 – Schedule set for 2026 budget (10/30/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 8 – Board plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (10/2/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11 – Water tank recoat contract awarded (9/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 14 – 2025 budget gets midyear tune up (8/1/2025)
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 9 – 2024 audit finds “clean” finances (7/3/2025)

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, Jan. 15: Board pursues study and citizen input to determine future (2/1/2025)
• 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)
• 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)

Donald Wescott Fire District

• 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)
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District – Rescheduled meetings occurred after publication (12/2/2023)

Monument Fire District

• Monument Fire District, March 25 – District breaks ground for new Station 3 (4/1/2026)
• Monument Fire District, Feb. 25 – Fire Station 3 sale approved (3/4/2026)
• Monument Fire District, Jan. 19 and 28 – Fire Station 3 rebuild moves closer (2/4/2026)
• Monument Fire District, Dec. 3 – December meeting canceled (12/31/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Nov. 12 – 2026 budget adopted; construction award approved (12/4/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Oct. 22 – 2026 draft budget presented; Chief’s retirement announced (10/30/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Sept. 24 – Board vacancy filled; training tower and wildland engine approved (10/2/2025)
• Monument Fire District, Aug. 27 – Money market fund approved; additional repairs needed (9/4/2025)
• Monument Fire District, July 23 – Station 2 operational; property inclusion approved (8/1/2025)
• Monument Fire District, June 25 – Board vacancy filled; workforce study approved (7/3/2025)

School Districts

Lewis-Palmer School District 38

Board of Education

• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 16 – Music in Our Schools recognitions; athletic complex resolution; financial analysis (4/1/2026)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 10 – Board discusses possible adjustments in light of state budget crunch (3/4/2026)
• 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 (2/4/2026)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 26 – Reports on Home School Enrichment Academy structure, Transition program location (2/4/2026)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 2 and 15 – Officers elected; recognitions; approval of annual mill levy (1/1/2026)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 17 – Reports on CIC and Safety and Security (12/4/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 20 – Monument Academy annual report, Home School Enrichment Academy, and Transitions program update (10/30/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 – State assessment results; school accreditation; Career and Innovation Center update (10/2/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug.18 – Board discusses facilities planning, Career and Innovation Center, budget (9/4/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 16 – Board finalizes plans for HSEA structure, approves 2025-26 budget (7/3/2025)

Monument Academy

• Monument Academy School Board, March 12 – Board approves bond refinancing plan (4/1/2026)
• Monument Academy, March 18 – MA announces anonymous $17 million donation for performing arts auditorium (4/1/2026)
• Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 12 – Board affirms handling of parental grievance, need for code of conduct (3/4/2026)
• Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 15 – Board passes mid-year budget, selects bond counsel (2/4/2026)
• Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 11 – MA retains BB- credit rating (1/1/2026)
• Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 13 – Board hears audit, marketing updates (12/4/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 16 and 23 – Board appropriates ERTC funds (10/30/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 11 – Board selects marketing firm, transfers funds (10/2/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 14 and 25 – Board moves forward on facility plans, hears marketing proposal (9/4/2025)
• Monument Academy School Board, July 17 – Board prioritizes marketing plan, passes policy on religious opt-outs (8/1/2025)

Parent and Community Advisory Committee

• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 10 – Update on Priority 3, Valuing Our People; introduction to Lewis-Palmer High School; discussion about report to board (3/4/2026)
• Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 13 – Continued discussion of board Priority 2, Academic Excellence, report from Monument Academy (2/4/2026)
• Lewis-Palmer D 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 18 – Accreditation discussion; post-election report (12/4/2025)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 14 – Board goals feedback; work toward maintaining academic excellence (10/30/2025)
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 9 – Committee discusses plans for relationship with Board of Education in upcoming school year (10/2/2025)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, May 13 – Budget priorities, 2025-26 committee goals discussed (6/7/2025)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 8 – Discussion of Priority 2 academic excellence, superintendent search (5/3/2025)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 11 – Selection of new superintendent, treatment of Grace Best Elementary School, budget process discussed (3/1/2025)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 12 – Reports on school year calendar, safety and security, and social and emotional wellness (12/5/2024)
• D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 8 – Grace Best Elementary School, Career-Innovation Center plans discussed (11/2/2024)

Home Owners Associations

Gleneagle Civic Association

• Gleneagle Civic Association, March 17 – GCA reports board changes, seeks declaration of covenants approval (4/1/2026)
• Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Sept. 30 – Board defends use of companies for duties (10/30/2025)
• Gleneagle Civic Association Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 15 – Town Hall covers ballot measures (10/30/2025)
• Gleneagle Civic Association, Aug. 12 – GCA holds Town Hall to review rewritten covenants (9/4/2025)
• Gleneagle Civic Association, March 19 – Covenants undergoing updates (4/5/2025)
• 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 Inc. – Monument, Triview officials share information (4/1/2026)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Jan. 24 – NEPCO president urges more involvement (2/4/2026)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County commissioners Williams, Wysong featured at meeting (12/4/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 13 – County officials give updates (10/2/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – Developer reduces home sites, HOA affected state laws (7/31/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO)- NEPCO hosts Colorado deputy commissioner of insurance (4/5/2025)
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Feb. 19 – Helping shape county land development code (3/1/2025)
• 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)

Woodmoor Improvement Association

• Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 25 – Public Safety leadership change (4/1/2026)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 25 – Public Safety notes stage 2 fire alert; Buc-ee’s continues (3/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 26 and 28 – Annual meeting and reorganization (2/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 24 – Board approves 2026 budget, hears holiday light contest details (12/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 – Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest (10/30/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 – Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming (10/2/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 – Board hears short-term rental concerns (9/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 – Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces (7/31/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 – Board announces fire education (6/7/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 23 – Resident sparks Firewise® discussion (5/3/2025)

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce

• State of the Tri-Lakes Region and Economic Update, Jan. 29 – From national to regional to local (2/4/2026)

Community Meetings

• Buc-ee’s Resistance Community Meeting, March 19 – “It’s not over” (4/1/2026)
• Buc-ee’s Resistance, Oct. 14 – Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee’s (10/30/2025)
• Remembering Jim Maguire (6/7/2025)
• Buc-ee’s community meeting elicits strong response (1/4/2025)
• Palmer Lake Dollar General Community Meeting, Aug. 16 – Ehrhardt family addresses community concerns (9/7/2024)

Columns

Art Matters

• Art Matters – The architecture of awe: why art holds nature’s secret language (4/1/2026)
• Art Matters – Art, physics, Argyle socks, and math (3/4/2026)
• Art Matters – Is our education keeping up with visual literacy? (2/4/2026)
• Art Matters – How Gen Z influences our cultural and financial future (12/31/2025)
• Art Matters – Art curation: We all do it, even with holiday trees and gift wrapping (12/4/2025)
• Art Matters – Art shapes our world—and shifts our gaze (10/30/2025)
• Art Matters – October is Arts Month: Artober with Monumental Impact (10/1/2025)
• Art Matters – What is art good for? (9/3/2025)
• Art Matters – We Can’t Unchop a Tree (7/31/2025)
• Art Matters – The many benefits of outdoor art and arts events (7/3/2025)

Between the Covers

• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Our animal Companions (4/1/2026)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Books for young readers (3/4/2026)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – February is Heart Month (2/4/2026)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Resolve to take care of yourself in 2026 (12/31/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Consider the gift of reading (12/4/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Remembering to be thankful (10/30/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Reading is still fundamental (10/2/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Get lost in a new book (9/3/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Settle in for some Romance (7/31/2025)
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Summer fun has begun (7/3/2025)

HANG Gardening

• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Attracting hummingbirds the safe and beautiful way (4/1/2026)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 19 – Ranch owners discovered Cherokee Trail artifacts (3/4/2026)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – A Colorado calendar, seed rolls, and Effective Microorganisms (EM) (3/4/2026)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Rooting out crime: How our community’s flowers protect more than just plants (2/4/2026)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Mini outdoor greenhouses, cinnamon to protect soil and seedlings (12/31/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Festive stuff: winter beauty outdoors, indoors, and holiday acorn bread (12/4/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – November tips, paper-bagging geraniums, compost poles (10/30/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Cornmeal in the garden; sweet potato leaf greens (10/1/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG) – Fall and the forest: creating soil beds and a blue spruce kitchen treat (9/3/2025)
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Wild Horse Fire Brigade: successful fire mitigation since the beginning of…plants (7/31/2025)

Library Events

• April Library Events – Quilt display continues; call for summer teen volunteers (4/1/2026)
• February Library Events – Quilt exhibit, craft groups, device drop-in, and tax assistance (3/4/2026)
• February Library Events – Winter Adult Reading continues, free tax preparation help begins, Monument Open House (2/4/2026)
• January Library Events – Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap (12/31/2025)
• November Library Events – New library software coming; December programs, schedule changes (12/4/2025)
• November Library Events – Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers (10/30/2025)
• October Library Events – Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange (10/2/2025)
• September Library Events – Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert (9/3/2025)
• August Library Events – Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert (7/31/2025)
• June Library Events – Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered (6/7/2025)

On the Trail

• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Annual Ride for Tim, Palmer Lake to Monument (10/1/2025)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 13 (9/3/2025)
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Monument Hiking Group planning session (4/5/2025)
• 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) – 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)

Palmer Lake Historical Society

• Palmer Lake Historical Society, March 19 – History of fox farming recounted (4/1/2026)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 15 – 2026 board installed at annual meeting (2/4/2026)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16 – Ancient days of Garden of the Gods explored (10/30/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 18 – Pioneers Museum: past and present (10/2/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19 – The power of print (7/31/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 15 – Father’s Day Ice Cream Social (7/3/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 – Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla (6/7/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 17 – Women of the Colorado gold rush era (5/3/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 21 – General Palmer’s life explored (4/5/2025)
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 16 – 2024 events recalled (2/1/2025)

The Nature of Our Community

• The Nature of Our Community – Mountain pine beetles (4/1/2026)

Weather Wrap

• 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)
• March Weather Wrap (4/6/2024)
• February Weather Wrap (3/2/2024)

Snapshots of Our Community

• Snapshots of Our Community (4/1/2026)
• Kids earn trophies at 19th Annual D38 Chess Tournament (3/11/2026)
• PRHS raises $30,000 for Make a Wish, honors eight -year-old (3/7/2026)
• Snapshots of Our Community (3/4/2026)
• Bionic Sharks advance to State Championship (2/27/2026)
• Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Auditions, Feb. 21 & 22 (2/26/2026)
• Paper Tigers – Origami is paper engineering, Feb. 20 (2/23/2026)
• D38 Lady Rangers recognized, Feb. 18 (2/22/2026)
• D38 Senior Rylee Edmondson scores 1,000, Feb. 6 (2/22/2026)
• Monument Hill Kiwanis presents bell ringing check to Salvation Army (2/22/2026)

Our Community Notices

• Our Community Notices (4/1/2026)
• Our Community Notices (3/4/2026)
• Our Community Notices (2/4/2026)
• Our Community Notices (12/31/2025)
• Our Community Notices (12/4/2025)
• Our Community Notices (10/30/2025)
• Our Community Notices (10/1/2025)
• Our Community Notices (9/3/2025)
• Our Community Notices (7/31/2025)
• Our Community Notices (7/2/2025)

Our Community Calendar

• Our Community Calendar (4/1/2026)
• Our Community Calendar (3/4/2026)
• Our Community Calendar (2/4/2026)
• Our Community Calendar (12/31/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (12/4/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (10/29/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (10/1/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (9/3/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (7/31/2025)
• Our Community Calendar (7/2/2025)

OCN Photo Collections

• Vol. 26 No. 4 – April 4, 2026 – Photos (4/2/2026)
• Vol. 26 No. 3 – March 7, 2026 – Photos (3/4/2026)
• Vol. 26 No. 2 – February 7, 2026 – Photos (2/6/2026)
• Vol. 26 No. 1 – January 3, 2026 – Photos (1/1/2026)
• Vol. 25 No. 12 – December 6, 2025 – Photos (12/4/2025)
• Vol. 25 No. 11 – November 1, 2025 – Photos (10/31/2025)
• Vol. 25 No. 10 – October 4, 2025 – Photos (10/2/2025)
• Vol. 25 No. 9 – September 6, 2025 – Photos (9/5/2025)
• Vol. 25 No. 8 – August 2, 2025 – Photos (8/23/2025)
• Vol. 25 No. 7 – July 5, 2025 – Photos (8/23/2025)

OCN Podcasts

Audio Articles

Audio Highlights

Interviews

OCN Updates

• Silver Key Thrift Store Relocation Grand Opening, April 17, 2026 (4/21/2026)
• OCN Newsletter #64 – April 16, 2026 – E-Motorcycles on GCA Open Space, D38 Art Show, Mon TC Apr. 6 Meeting Highlights, OCN April Issue, Monument TC & D38 Board Mon., MFD Wed., Palmer Lake BOT Thu. (4/16/2026)
• D38 District Wide Art Show (4/16/2026)
• E-Motorcycles a Continuing Issue on GCA Open Space (4/12/2026)
• OCN Newsletter #63 – April 8, 2026 – Mon TC Apr. 6 Meeting AI-Generated Overview, OCN April Issue Posted, Mon PC tonight, PL BOT tomorrow (4/8/2026)
• OCN Newsletter #62 – April 3, 2026 – April Articles, Audio & Podcasts Posted (4/3/2026)
• Discover great ways to engage with Our Community! (4/1/2026)
• OCN Newsletter #61 – March 31, 2026 – April E-Edition Posted, No Kings and Romanello videos posted (3/31/2026)
• OCN Newsletter #60 – March 22, 2026 – Combined Concert, Stars of Tomorrow Winners, Weinfeld honored, Highlights of the Mar. 2 & 16 MonTC and Mar. 12 PLBOT, Check which districts you’re in, New OCN YouTube videos posted (3/23/2026)
• Palmer Ridge HS, Lewis Palmer HS, & Lewis Palmer MS Combined Concert, March 17 (3/22/2026)

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