Our Community News

News of the Tri-Lakes area of Northern El Paso County, Colorado.

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  Our Community News

  Vol. 26 No. 8 – August 1, 2026 – Audio Articles

  Jul 31, 2026—

  Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  |  Pandora | Spotify  |  YouTube To subscribe on other podcasting sites, you will need to enter this RSS feed: https://wp.ocn.me/feed/podcast/ocn/ To be notified every time we post a new podcast, go to https://wp.ocn.me/newslettersignup/ . This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2608articles.mp4 . It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:20 Buc-ee's appeals "non-approval" 00:04:49 El Paso County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners, July 2, 24 – MA Subdivisions rezone denied 00:10:27 Monument Town Council, July 20 – Lake parking permits, data center moratorium approved 00:15:40 Monument Town Council, July 6 – Nearly half of objectives accomplished 00:20:27 Monument Planning Commission, July 8 – Commission approves Powersports dealership, new high-density residential development 00:25:10 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 9 – Board announces three finalists in administrator search 00:29:45 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 23 – Board tackles harassment probe, financial transparency 00:34:05 Monument Fire District, July 22 – A moment of silence for fallen firefighters; Chief Kovacs farewell 00:41:35 Monument Academy School Board, July 15 – Board supports denial of nearby property rezoning 00:55:55 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13 – District prepares for Woodmoor Drive roundabout 01:02:58 Monument Sanitation District, July 15 – District prepares liens 01:06:05 Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16 – Water for Tomorrow plan takes shape 01:15:10 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 3 and 18 and July 16 – Executive director role takes shape 01:22:40 Triview Metropolitan District, July 22 – Auditor finds healthy 2025 financial status 01:35:15 NEPCO, July 11 – Five new laws impact HOAs 01:39:28 Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 22 – Board hears from fiber installer 01:45:53 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Here comes school 01:51:50 Library Events – Concert series is announced; Summer Adventure comes to an end 01:56:45 The Nature of Our Community – Free Palmer Divide land stewardship booklets available 02:01:48 August's Wildfire Preparation Tips 02:03:40 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Our dry summer season 02:07:34 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Palmer Lake Reservoirs—beautiful even in the heat 02:09:06 Art Matters – The architecture of our daily lives 02:12:45 Our Community Notices 02:22:14 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/v26n8/ : All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ . This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2608articles/ . The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2608highlights/ .

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  Our Community News

  Vol. 26 No. 8 – August 1, 2026 – Audio Highlights

  Jul 31, 2026—

  Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  |  Pandora | Spotify  |  YouTube To subscribe on other podcasting sites, you will need to enter this RSS feed: https://wp.ocn.me/feed/podcast/ocn/ This podcast is a summary of this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2608highlights.mp4 . It was generated using an AI tool and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. A transcript is posted at https://ocn.me/pdf/ocn2608highlightstranscript.pdf . 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:20 Buc-ee's appeals "non-approval" 00:01:31 El Paso County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners, July 2, 24 – MA Subdivisions rezone denied 00:02:40 Monument Town Council, July 20 – Lake parking permits, data center moratorium approved 00:03:48 Monument Town Council, July 6 – Nearly half of objectives accomplished 00:05:19 Monument Planning Commission, July 8 – Commission approves Powersports dealership, new high-density residential development 00:06:49 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 9 – Board announces three finalists in administrator search 00:07:52 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, July 23 – Board tackles harassment probe, financial transparency 00:09:01 Monument Fire District, July 22 – A moment of silence for fallen firefighters; Chief Kovacs farewell 00:10:04 Monument Academy School Board, July 15 – Board supports denial of nearby property rezoning 00:11:43 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 13 – District prepares for Woodmoor Drive roundabout 00:13:44 Monument Sanitation District, July 15 – District prepares liens 00:14:32 Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16 – Water for Tomorrow plan takes shape 00:16:03 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, June 3 and 18 and July 16 – Executive director role takes shape 00:17:24 Triview Metropolitan District, July 22 – Auditor finds healthy 2025 financial status 00:18:53 NEPCO, July 11 – Five new laws impact HOAs 00:20:04 Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 22 – Board hears from fiber installer 00:21:10 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Here comes school 00:21:59 Library Events – Concert series is announced; Summer Adventure comes to an end 00:23:20 The Nature of Our Community – Free Palmer Divide land stewardship booklets available 00:24:10 August's Wildfire Preparation Tips 00:25:01 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Our dry summer season 00:25:37 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Palmer Lake Reservoirs—beautiful even in the heat 00:26:25 Art Matters – The architecture of our daily lives 00:27:24 Our Community Notices 00:28:48 Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue https://wp.ocn.me/v26n8/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ . This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2608highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2608articles/

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  Our Community News

  Vol. 26 No. 7 – July 4, 2026 – Audio Highlights

  Jul 3, 2026—

  Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  |  Pandora | Spotify  |  YouTube To subscribe on other podcasting sites, you will need to enter this RSS feed: https://wp.ocn.me/feed/podcast/ocn/ This podcast is a summary of this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2607highlights.mp4 . It was generated using an AI tool and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. A transcript is posted at https://ocn.me/pdf/ocn2607highlightstranscript.pdf . 00:00:00 OCN Vol. 26 No. 7 – July 4, 2026 00:00:20 Buc-ee's seeks to avoid public hearings 00:01:20 El Paso County Planning Commission June 18 – MA Subdivisions recommended for denial 00:02:45 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 22 – Contract with Falcon AeroLab, recognition of grants for teachers, adoption of budget 00:04:20 Monument Academy School Board, June 4 – Board membership changes 00:05:56 Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 24 – Enhanced fireworks patrols, $5000 fine 00:07:17 Monument Town Council Meetings, June 1 and 15 – Use tax for November ballot, water tank site rezoned, crack seal machine purchased, police officers sworn in and promoted 00:08:53 Monument Planning Commission, June 10 – Backs Density Drop, Single-Family Shift at Falcon Commerce Center 00:10:50 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meetings, June 11 and June 25 – Palmer Lake trustees tackle legal turmoil, infrastructure priorities, and internal tensions 00:12:14 Palmer Lake Citizen's Briefing, June 22 – Two Palmer Lake Trustees give their perspectives 00:13:45 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 8 – Board defers emergency interconnect with Triview Metro 00:15:18 Monument Sanitation District, June 17 – District expands service area 00:16:46 Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 18 – Kuosman takes the reins 00:18:21 Triview Metropolitan District, June 18 – Ribbon cutting, open house planned for new district building 00:19:50 Letters to Our Community – Thanks, OCN, for all you do 00:20:26 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Happy Birthday, America! 00:21:02 Library Events – Summer Adventure continues with special programs 00:22:21 The Nature of Our Community – Pine beetle conundrums, myths, and blunders 00:23:35 July's Wildfire Preparation Tips 00:24:33 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Nature's Soil Architects: The Backyard Science of "Black Gold" 00:25:24 Art Matters – Designing Sanctuaries: How Restorative Art Heals Our Communities 00:26:24 Our Community Notices 00:27:34 Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue https://wp.ocn.me/v26n7/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ . This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2607highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2607articles/

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  Our Community News

  Vol. 26 No. 7 – July 4, 2026 – Audio Articles

  Jul 2, 2026—

  Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  |  Pandora | Spotify  |  YouTube To subscribe on other podcasting sites, you will need to enter this RSS feed: https://wp.ocn.me/feed/podcast/ocn/ To be notified every time we post a new podcast, go to https://wp.ocn.me/newslettersignup/ . This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2607articles.mp4 . It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 OCN Vol. 26 No. 7 – July 4, 2026 00:00:20 Buc-ee's seeks to avoid public hearings 00:05:57 El Paso County Planning Commission June 18 – MA Subdivisions recommended for denial 00:09:08 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, June 22 – Contract with Falcon AeroLab, recognition of grants for teachers, adoption of budget 00:18:17 Monument Academy School Board, June 4 – Board membership changes 00:27:22 Woodmoor Improvement Association, June 24 – Enhanced fireworks patrols, $5000 fine 00:34:57 Monument Town Council Meetings, June 1 and 15 – Use tax for November ballot, water tank site rezoned, crack seal machine purchased, police officers sworn in and promoted 00:44:57 Monument Planning Commission, June 10 – Backs Density Drop, Single-Family Shift at Falcon Commerce Center 00:53:09 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meetings, June 11 and June 25 – Palmer Lake trustees tackle legal turmoil, infrastructure priorities, and internal tensions 01:02:15 Palmer Lake Citizen's Briefing, June 22 – Two Palmer Lake Trustees give their perspectives 01:09:06 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 8 – Board defers emergency interconnect with Triview Metro 01:17:23 Monument Sanitation District, June 17 – District expands service area 01:20:35 Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 18 – Kuosman takes the reins 01:25:04 Triview Metropolitan District, June 18 – Ribbon cutting, open house planned for new district building 01:32:34 Letters to Our Community – Thanks, OCN, for all you do 01:34:12 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Happy Birthday, America! 01:42:36 Library Events – Summer Adventure continues with special programs 01:49:52 The Nature of Our Community – Pine beetle conundrums, myths, and blunders 01:55:33 July's Wildfire Preparation Tips 01:57:49 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Nature's Soil Architects: The Backyard Science of "Black Gold" 02:01:32 Art Matters – Designing Sanctuaries: How Restorative Art Heals Our Communities 02:05:11 Our Community Notices 02:15:30 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/v26n7/ : All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ . This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2607articles/ . The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2607highlights/ .

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  Our Community News

  Vol. 26 No. 6 – June 6, 2026 – Audio Highlights

  Jun 3, 2026—

  Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts  |  Pandora | Spotify  |  YouTube To subscribe on other podcasting sites, you will need to enter this RSS feed: https://wp.ocn.me/feed/podcast/ocn/ This podcast is a summary of this issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast . It was generated using an AI tool and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. A transcript is posted at https://ocn.me/pdf/ocn2606highlightstranscript.pdf . 00:00:00 OCN Vol. 26 No. 6 – June 6, 2026 00:00:19 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 14 – Whitmer resigns as town attorney 00:01:32 Gleneagle Civic Association, May 12 – Many voice opinions on court petition 00:03:02 Monument Fire District, May 27 and 29 – Fitzgerald named new fire chief 00:04:11 Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, May 16 – Fire mitigation Town Hall 00:05:25 Monument Town Council, May 4 and 18 – Growth, infrastructure among meeting topics 00:06:37 Monument Planning Commission, May 13 – Planners eye data center limits 00:07:42 D38 PCAC, May 12 – CIC report; academic excellence; 2026-27 budget 00:09:00 Monument Academy School Board, May 7 – Bonds refinanced; board members selected 00:10:37 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 18 – Student and staff recognitions, CIC update, student fees 00:11:40 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11 – 2025 finances audited 00:12:53 Monument Sanitation District, May 20 – 2025 audit shows good financial health 00:14:01 Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 21 – Board hears 2025 audit 00:15:15 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 12 and 21 – Executive director appointed 00:16:41 Triview Metropolitan District, May 21 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor project financing restructured 00:17:40 Our Community News celebrates 25 years 00:18:45 How OCN gets to your home 00:19:38 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations, May 9 – Water supply an ongoing quest 00:20:36 Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 27 – Revised rules and regulations 00:21:32 Winter Weather Summary – The Winter That Wasn't 00:22:42 Letters to Our Community – Solving Colorado's water crisis 00:23:23 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Thinking about a summer escape? 00:24:23 June Library Events – Palmer Lake Town Hall postponed; Summer Adventure begins 00:25:26 Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 21 – Authors describe Park-to-Park Highway 00:26:33 The Nature of Our Community – The long reach of mountain pine beetles 00:27:49 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Limbaugh thrills and spills 00:28:39 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Nature and gardening are a two-way conversation 00:29:35 Art Matters – The modern artist's Desilu Moment is good math 00:30:30 Wildfire Preparation Tips – Reduce chances of fire damage 00:31:23 Our Community Notices 00:32:06 Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue https://wp.ocn.me/v26n6/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ . This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2606highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2606articles/

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