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/ocn2511highlightstranscript.pdf. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 - Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed 00:01:30 Buc-ee's Resistance, Oct. 14 - Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee's 00:02:52 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 20 - Monument Academy annual report, Home School Enrichment Academy, and Transitions program update 00:03:41 Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 16 and 23 - Board appropriates ERTC funds 00:05:00 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 14 - Board goals feedback; work toward maintaining academic excellence 00:05:44 Monument Town Council, Oct. 6 and 20 - Retiring Facilities Superintendent Ron Rathburn recognized 00:07:13 Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8 - Commission recommends approval of Legacy at Jackson Landing project 00:08:13 Monument Fire District, Oct. 22 - 2026 draft budget presented; Chief's retirement announced 00:09:21 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13 - Schedule set for 2026 budget 00:10:31 Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 15 - Draft of 2026 budget reviewed 00:11:20 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9 - 2026 budget planning 00:12:31 Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16 - Proposed 2026 budget presented 00:13:48 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 15 - Board of County Commissioners slow to reimburse 00:14:40 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 7 - Board approves contract for Fox Run Gazebo 00:15:25 Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Sept. 30 - Board defends use of companies for duties 00:16:31 Gleneagle Civic Association Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 15 - Town Hall covers ballot measures 00:17:44 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 - Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest 00:18:37 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans for D38 School Board – Corey Grundel 00:19:19 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Ginger Schaaf - Leslie Hanks 00:20:01 Letters to Our Community - Manipulative vs. persuasive speech - Heather Jacobson 00:20:45 Letters to Our Community - Support Jackie Burhans - Kerri Kilgore 00:21:39 Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf – D38 School Board - Lt. Col. Jessa Liegl 00:22:33 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf endorsement - Melissa May 00:23:20 Letters to Our Community - Support Burhans for D38 School Board - Jessica McAllister 00:24:12 Letters to Our Community - Schaaf for family values - Amy McKenzie 00:24:58 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Ginger Schaaf - Karen McVay 00:25:42 Letters to Our Community - Endorsement of Jackie Burhans - Amy Paschal 00:26:26 Letters to Our Community - D38 safety - a senior and grandfather's perspective - Gordon Reichal 00:27:04 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf: common sense candidate for D38 School Board - Dolly Rickerman 00:27:51 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans is the experienced voice we need in D38 - Amy Shertzer 00:28:36 Letters to Our Community - Support Ginger Schaaf for D38 School Board - Amy Stephens 00:29:33 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Remembering to be thankful 00:30:48 November Library Events - Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers 00:31:34 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16 - Ancient days of Garden of the Gods explored 00:32:25 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - November tips, paper-bagging geraniums, compost poles 00

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. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast. It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 2, 9, and 23 - Annexation election set for Feb. 3, trustee resigns, lawsuits dismissed 00:11:53 Buc-ee's Resistance, Oct. 14 - Coalition comes together to stop Buc-ee's 00:17:23 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 20 - Monument Academy annual report, Home School Enrichment Academy, and Transitions program update 00:26:24 Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 16 and 23 - Board appropriates ERTC funds 00:37:22 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 14 - Board goals feedback; work toward maintaining academic excellence 00:41:46 Monument Town Council, Oct. 6 and 20 - Retiring Facilities Superintendent Ron Rathburn recognized 00:46:59 Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8 - Commission recommends approval of Legacy at Jackson Landing project 00:51:19 Monument Fire District, Oct. 22 - 2026 draft budget presented; Chief's retirement announced 00:59:58 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13 - Schedule set for 2026 budget 01:05:03 Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 15 - Draft of 2026 budget reviewed 01:08:09 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 9 - 2026 budget planning 01:14:59 Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16 - Proposed 2026 budget presented 01:21:46 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 15 - Board of County Commissioners slow to reimburse 01:25:06 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 7 - Board approves contract for Fox Run Gazebo 01:27:00 Gleneagle Civic Association Board of Directors, Sept. 30 - Board defends use of companies for duties 01:39:34 Gleneagle Civic Association Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 15 - Town Hall covers ballot measures  01:45:18 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 - Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest 01:50:17 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans for D38 School Board – Corey Grundel 01:51:49 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Ginger Schaaf - Leslie Hanks 01:53:31 Letters to Our Community - Manipulative vs. persuasive speech - Heather Jacobson 01:55:33 Letters to Our Community - Support Jackie Burhans - Kerri Kilgore 01:57:42 Letters to Our Community – Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf – D38 School Board - Lt. Col. Jessa Liegl 01:59:46 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf endorsement - Melissa May 02:01:55 Letters to Our Community - Support Burhans for D38 School Board - Jessica McAllister 02:03:57 Letters to Our Community - Schaaf for family values - Amy McKenzie 02:06:01 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Ginger Schaaf - Karen McVay 02:07:53 Letters to Our Community - Endorsement of Jackie Burhans - Amy Paschal 02:09:18 Letters to Our Community - D38 safety - a senior and grandfather's perspective - Gordon Reichal 02:10:37 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf: common sense candidate for D38 School Board - Dolly Rickerman 02:12:47 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans is the experienced voice we need in D38 - Amy Shertzer 02:14:46 Letters to Our Community - Support Ginger Schaaf for D38 School Board - Amy Stephens 02:17:14 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Remembering to be thankful 02:22:02 November Library Events - Programs on crafts, end of life, care for caregivers 02:26:07 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16 - Ancient days of Garden of the Gods explored 02:28:46 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - November tips, paper-bagging g

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/ocn2510highlightstranscript.pdf. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 - New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law 00:01:04 Monument Town Council, Sept. 2 and 15 - Growing budget deficit; Town lays off five people 00:01:59 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 - Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee's plans 00:02:47 Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 9 - Committee discusses plans for relationship with Board of Education in upcoming school year 00:03:40 Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 11 - Board selects marketing firm, transfers funds 00:04:41 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 - State assessment results; school accreditation; Career and Innovation Center update 00:05:51 Monument Fire District, Sept. 24 - Board vacancy filled; training tower and wildland engine approved 00:06:34 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 8 - Board plans for Accessory Dwelling Units 00:07:30 Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 17 - Beacon Lite Road due for upgrades 00:08:12 Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 18 - Road enhancement project delayed 00:09:18 Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 11 - 2026 budget planning kicks off 00:10:40 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 25 - Contract for reservoir expansion design awarded 00:11:30 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2, 9, and 23 - County approves park services 00:12:25 Fox Run Nature Center on hold 00:13:06 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 13 - County officials give updates 00:14:01 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 - Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming 00:14:57 Letters to Our Community - Todd Brown for Ginger Schaaf 00:15:38 Letters to Our Community - Bullying in our community 00:16:20 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans is great for D38! 00:17:10 Letters to Our Community - Kettner's reply to Sellers 00:18:03 Letters to Our Community - A dedicated advocate for D38 Board of Education 00:18:41 Letters to Our Community - Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf - D38 School Board 00:19:16 Letters to Our Community - Endorsing Jackie Burhans 00:20:03 Letters to Our Community - Letter of endorsement for Jackie Burhans 00:20:42 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Jackie 00:21:23 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Reading is still fundamental 00:22:40 October Library Events - Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange 00:23:38 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 18 - Pioneers Museum: past and present 00:24:33 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) - Annual Ride for Tim, Palmer Lake to Monument 00:25:18 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Cornmeal in the garden; sweet potato leaf greens 00:25:59 Art Matters – October is Arts Month: Artober with Monumental Impact 00:26:50 Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community! 00:27:30 Our Community Notices 00:28:24 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/v25n10/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510articles/

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. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast. It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 25 - New board members seated; annexation ordinance becomes law 00:08:48 Monument Town Council, Sept. 2 and 15 - Growing budget deficit; Town lays off five people 00:12:47 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Sept. 2 - Panel recommends denial of Buc-ee's plans 00:15:02 Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 9 - Committee discusses plans for relationship with Board of Education in upcoming school year 00:19:24 Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 11 - Board selects marketing firm, transfers funds 00:27:43 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 - State assessment results; school accreditation; Career and Innovation Center update 00:34:34 Monument Fire District, Sept. 24 - Board vacancy filled; training tower and wildland engine approved 00:44:57 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 8 - Board plans for Accessory Dwelling Units 00:50:03 Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 17 - Beacon Lite Road due for upgrades 00:52:06 Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 18 - Road enhancement project delayed 00:58:02 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 11 - 2026 budget planning kicks off 01:04:02 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 25 - Contract for reservoir expansion design awarded 01:06:39 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 2, 9, and 23 - County approves park services 01:09:46 Fox Run Nature Center on hold 01:10:39 Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 13 - County officials give updates 01:15:01 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 - Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming 01:19:55 Letters to Our Community - Todd Brown for Ginger Schaaf 01:21:54 Letters to Our Community - Bullying in our community 01:24:23 Letters to Our Community - Jackie Burhans is great for D38! 01:26:37 Letters to Our Community - Kettner's reply to Sellers 01:29:14 Letters to Our Community - A dedicated advocate for D38 Board of Education 01:30:26 Letters to Our Community - Endorsement for Ginger Schaaf - D38 School Board 01:32:07 Letters to Our Community - Endorsing Jackie Burhans 01:34:32 Letters to Our Community - Letter of endorsement for Jackie Burhans 01:36:20 Letters to Our Community - Vote for Jackie 01:37:35 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Reading is still fundamental 01:42:35 October Library Events - Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange 01:46:21 Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 18 - Pioneers Museum: past and present 01:48:37 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) - Annual Ride for Tim, Palmer Lake to Monument 01:50:18 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Cornmeal in the garden; sweet potato leaf greens 01:52:55 Art Matters – October is Arts Month: Artober with Monumental Impact 01:55:16 Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community! 01:57:42 Our Community Notices 02:07:21 Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n10/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510articles/. The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2510highlights/.

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/ocn2509highlightstranscript.pdf. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:19 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 - Buc-ee's annexation vote postponed 00:01:20 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 6, 14, 28 - Board vacancy filled; land use code updated; annexation decision postponed 00:02:24 Palmer Lake Candidates' Forum, Aug. 27 - Candidates speak at forum 00:03:16 Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 14 and 25 - Board moves forward on facility plans, hears marketing proposal 00:04:47 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug.18 - Board discusses facilities planning, Career and Innovation Center, budget 00:06:07 Monument Town Council, Aug. 4 and 18 - Ordinances, resolutions pass 00:07:43 Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 13 - Planning Commission seeks community input on future development 00:08:31 Monument Fire District, Aug. 27 - Money market fund approved; additional repairs needed 00:09:23 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11 - Water tank recoat contract awarded 00:10:15 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13, 22 - General manager on administrative leave 00:10:56 Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 20 - Parker explains Buc-ee's wastewater estimate 00:11:50 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 28 - Board considers public-private partnership financing 00:12:40 Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 21 - Traffic analysis results revealed 00:13:33 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 5 - Liquor license approved 00:14:20 El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 7 - Variance for rental unit rejected 00:15:03 Gleneagle Civic Association, Aug. 12 - GCA holds Town Hall to review rewritten covenants 00:15:53 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 - Board hears short-term rental concerns 00:16:59 Letters to Our Community - Open Dirty Woman Park to everyone 00:17:45 Letters to Our Community - I'm running for D38 Board of Education 00:18:35 Letters to Our Community - Thanks to all for the big move 00:19:11 Letters to Our Community - Jackie for D38 00:19:56 Letters to Our Community - Feral horses are not wildfire solutions 00:20:46 Letters to Our Community - Response from columnist Janet Sellers 00:21:44 Letters to Our Community - A proven advocate for our students, educators, and schools: Vote for Jackie! 00:22:30 Letters to Our Community - Monument Hill Kiwanis awards grant to Quilts of Valor 00:23:09 Letters to Our Community - Vote for D38 school board 00:23:46 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf for D38 school board 00:24:24 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Get lost in a new book 00:25:10 September Library Events - Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert 00:26:05 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) - Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 13 00:26:52 High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG) - Fall and the forest: creating soil beds and a blue spruce kitchen treat 00:27:31 Art Matters - What is art good for? 00:28:17 Our Community Notices 00:29:18 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/v25n9/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509articles/

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. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast. It was computer generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Palmer Lake Planning Commission, Aug. 20 - Buc-ee's annexation vote postponed 00:13:26 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 6, 14, 28 - Board vacancy filled; land use code updated; annexation decision postponed 00:27:17 Palmer Lake Candidates' Forum, Aug. 27 - Candidates speak at forum 00:28:41 Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 14 and 25 - Board moves forward on facility plans, hears marketing proposal 00:46:03 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug.18 - Board discusses facilities planning, Career and Innovation Center, budget 00:53:12 Monument Town Council, Aug. 4 and 18 - Ordinances, resolutions pass 00:59:49 Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 13 - Planning Commission seeks community input on future development 01:03:22 Monument Fire District, Aug. 27 - Money market fund approved; additional repairs needed 01:13:08 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 11 - Water tank recoat contract awarded 01:18:00 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13, 22 - General manager on administrative leave 01:22:33 Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 20 - Parker explains Buc-ee's wastewater estimate 01:25:52 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 28 - Board considers public-private partnership financing 01:29:12 Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 21 - Traffic analysis results revealed 01:34:24 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 5 - Liquor license approved 01:36:11 El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 7 - Variance for rental unit rejected 01:38:25 Gleneagle Civic Association, Aug. 12 - GCA holds Town Hall to review rewritten covenants 01:46:45 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 - Board hears short-term rental concerns 01:52:37 Letters to Our Community - Open Dirty Woman Park to everyone 01:54:31 Letters to Our Community - I'm running for D38 Board of Education 01:56:50 Letters to Our Community - Thanks to all for the big move 01:58:03 Letters to Our Community - Jackie for D38 01:59:59 Letters to Our Community - Feral horses are not wildfire solutions 02:02:17 Letters to Our Community - Response from columnist Janet Sellers 02:04:21 Letters to Our Community - A proven advocate for our students, educators, and schools: Vote for Jackie! 02:06:16 Letters to Our Community - Monument Hill Kiwanis awards grant to Quilts of Valor 02:07:35 Letters to Our Community - Vote for D38 school board 02:08:39 Letters to Our Community - Ginger Schaaf for D38 school board 02:10:06 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Get lost in a new book 02:14:53 September Library Events - Book clubs, Art for Older Adults, Palmer Lake concert 02:18:48 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) - Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 13 02:20:16 High Altitude Nature and Gardens (HANG) - Fall and the forest: creating soil beds and a blue spruce kitchen treat 02:22:57 Art Matters - What is art good for? 02:26:30 Our Community Notices 02:38:05 Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n9/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509articles/. The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2509highlights/.

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 our August 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast. It was computer generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:18 - Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 30, July 10, 24 - Candidates for board interviewed; recall election planned; annexation agreement published 00:21:29 - Monument Town Council, July 7 and 21 - Council focuses on growth, state mandates, and strategic planning 00:38:33 - Monument Planning Commission - Commission welcomes new leaders, reviews major development amendment and vision for Monument's future 00:43:49 - Monument Academy School Board, July 17 - Board prioritizes marketing plan, passes policy on religious opt-outs 00:50:27: Monument Fire District, July 23 - Station 2 operational; property inclusion approved 00:55:30 - Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 14 - 2025 budget gets midyear tune up 01:02:01 - Monument Sanitation District, July 16 - Buc-ee's potential impact studied 01:04:59 - Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 - Board tours treatment facility, adjusts sewer bills 01:09:46 - Triview Metropolitan District - 2024 audit receives unmodified opinion; construction bid awarded 01:15:14 - El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 17 - 2024 finances receive clean audit opinion 01:18:38 - Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) - Developer reduces home sites, HOA affected state laws 01:22:12 - Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 - Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces 01:27:19 - Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Settle in for some Romance 01:31:45 - August Library Events - Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert 01:34:10 - Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19 - The power of print 01:36:00 - High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Wild Horse Fire Brigade: successful fire mitigation since the beginning of…plants 01:39:45 - Art Matters - We Can't Unchop a Tree 01:43:36 - Our Community Notices 01:55:13 - Conclusion Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n8/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508articles/. The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508highlights/.

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 our August 2025 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/ocn2508highlightstranscript.pdf. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:18 - Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, June 30, July 10, 24 - Candidates for board interviewed; recall election planned; annexation agreement published 00:02:03 - Monument Town Council, July 7 and 21 - Council focuses on growth, state mandates, and strategic planning 00:03:32 - Monument Planning Commission - Commission welcomes new leaders, reviews major development amendment and vision for Monument's future 00:04:43 - Monument Academy School Board, July 17 - Board prioritizes marketing plan, passes policy on religious opt-outs 00:05:54 - Monument Fire District, July 23 - Station 2 operational; property inclusion approved 00:06:45 - Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 14 - 2025 budget gets midyear tune up 00:08:02 - Monument Sanitation District, July 16 - Buc-ee's potential impact studied 00:08:54 - Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 17 - Board tours treatment facility, adjusts sewer bills 00:09:43 - Triview Metropolitan District - 2024 audit receives unmodified opinion; construction bid awarded 00:11:02 - El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, July 17 - 2024 finances receive clean audit opinion 00:12:01 - Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) - Developer reduces home sites, HOA affected state laws 00:12:56 - Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 - Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces 00:13:45 - Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Settle in for some Romance 00:15:09 - August Library Events - Book clubs, Dungeons and Dragons, Palmer Lake Big Band concert 00:15:58 - Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 19 - The power of print 00:16:44 - High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Wild Horse Fire Brigade: successful fire mitigation since the beginning of…plants 00:18:14 - Art Matters - We Can't Unchop a Tree 00:18:57 - Our Community Notices 00:19:49 - 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/v25n8/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2508articles/

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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 our July 2025 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/ocn2507highlightstranscript.pdf. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:15 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees 00:01:23 Monument Town Council 00:02:32 Monument Academy 00:03:45 D38 Board of Education 00:04:57 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 00:06:08 Monument Sanitation District 00:07:02 Donala Water and Sanitation District 00:08:10 Triview Metropolitan District 00:09:12 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 00:10:01 Monument Fire District 00:10:54 El Paso County Planning Commission 00:11:49 Letter to Our Community - Araje 00:12:34 Letter to Our Community - Schumaker 00:13:17 Between the Covers 00:14:37 High Altitude Nature and Gardening 00:15:14 Art Matters 00:15:54 Our Community Notices 00:16:54 Thank you for joining us 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/v25n7/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507articles/

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 our July 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of this podcast. It was computer generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:20 Palmer Lake Board of trustees 00:12:07 Monument Town Council 00:23:06 Monument Academy School Board 00:29:22 Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education 00:36:19 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 00:41:55 Monument Sanitation District 00:45:01 Donala Water and Sanitation District 00:52:48 Triview Metropolitan District 01:03:03 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 01:06:31 Monument Fire District 01:16:07 El Paso County Planning Commission 01:19:32 Letters to Our Community - Araje 01:21:33 Letters to Our Community - Schumaker 01:23:34 Between the covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore 01:28:31 High Altitude Nature and Gardening 01:32:46 Art Matters 01:36:19 Our Community Notices. 01:47:52 Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN. Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n7/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507articles/. The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2507highlights/.

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 our June 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of the whole 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/documents/ocn2506highlightstranscript.txt. 00:00:00: OCN Vol. 25 No. 6 - June 7, 2026 00:00:17: Remembering Jim Maguire 00:01:12: Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 19 - Whetstine named superintendent; board receives annual committee reports 00:02:00: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as town manager 00:02:59: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community! 00:03:49: Monument Academy School Board, May 8, 9 and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue 00:04:58: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, May 13 - Budget priorities, 2025-26 committee goals discussed 00:06:03: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development 00:07:07: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Buc-ee's annexation eligibility petition approved 00:08:25: Monument Fire District, May 28 - Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy 00:09:25: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers 00:10:29: Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed 00:11:36: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 15 – Board officers elected 00:12:29: Monument Sanitation District, May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake 00:13:52: Triview Metropolitan District, May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed 00:14:52: Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 - Board announces fire education 00:16:03: Letters to Our Community - Thank you to the outgoing board members 00:17:13: Letters to Our Community - Tri-Lakes Women's Club gets thanks 00:17:59: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North change of plans 00:18:55: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking! 00:19:45: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered 00:20:40: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla 00:21:36: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping, and weed control 00:22:35: Art Matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector 00:23:28: Our Community Notices 00:23:28: Our Community Notices 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/v25n6/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlightsvideo/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audiovideo/

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 our June 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp3 file of the whole 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/documents/ocn2506highlightstranscript.txt. 00:00:00: OCN Vol. 25 No. 6 - June 7, 2026 00:00:17: Remembering Jim Maguire 00:01:12: Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 19 - Whetstine named superintendent; board receives annual committee reports 00:02:00: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as town manager 00:02:59: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community! 00:03:49: Monument Academy School Board, May 8, 9 and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue 00:04:58: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, May 13 - Budget priorities, 2025-26 committee goals discussed 00:06:03: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development 00:07:07: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Buc-ee's annexation eligibility petition approved 00:08:25: Monument Fire District, May 28 - Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy 00:09:25: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers 00:10:29: Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed 00:11:36: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 15 – Board officers elected 00:12:29: Monument Sanitation District, May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake 00:13:52: Triview Metropolitan District, May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed 00:14:52: Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 - Board announces fire education 00:16:03: Letters to Our Community - Thank you to the outgoing board members 00:17:13: Letters to Our Community - Tri-Lakes Women's Club gets thanks 00:17:59: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North change of plans 00:18:55: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking! 00:19:45: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered 00:20:40: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla 00:21:36: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping, and weed control 00:22:35: Art Matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector 00:23:28: Our Community Notices 00:23:28: Our Community Notices 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/v25n6/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlights/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audio/

A video version of this podcast with large subtitles is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2506audiovideo/ 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 computer-generated audio files from our June 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00: Introduction 00:00:22: Remembering Jim McGuire. 00:05:47: Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education, May 19. - Whetstine named Superintendent; Board receives annual committee reports. 00:15:06: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as Town Manager. 00:23:53: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community! 00:26:32: Monument Academy School Board May 8, 9, and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue. 00:35:56: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee May 13 - Budget priorities 2025-26; Committee goals discussed. 00:41:26: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development. 00:48:39: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Bucky's annexation eligibility petition approved. 01:05:14: Monument Fire District May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy. 01:17:55: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers. 01:26:09: Donala water and Sanitation District May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed. 01:32:05: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority May 15 - Board officers elected 01:35:45: Monument Sanitation District May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake. 01:40:41: Triview Metropolitan District May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed 01:53:18: Woodmoor Improvement Association May 28 - Board announces fire education 01:58:32: Letters to our community - Thank you to the outgoing board members 02:01:03: Letters to our community - Tri Lakes Women's Club gets thanks 02:02:31: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North Change of Plans. 02:06:37: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking 02:11:41: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered. 02:16:25: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla 02:20:50: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping and weed control 02:24:47: Art matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector 02:28:02: Our Community Notices 02:42:20: Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN. Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n6/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audio/ The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlights/

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 computer-generated audio files from our June 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00: Introduction 00:00:22: Remembering Jim McGuire. 00:05:47: Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education, May 19. - Whetstine named Superintendent; Board receives annual committee reports. 00:15:06: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as Town Manager. 00:23:53: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community! 00:26:32: Monument Academy School Board May 8, 9, and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue. 00:35:56: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee May 13 - Budget priorities 2025-26; Committee goals discussed. 00:41:26: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development. 00:48:39: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Bucky's annexation eligibility petition approved. 01:05:14: Monument Fire District May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy. 01:17:55: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers. 01:26:09: Donala water and Sanitation District May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed. 01:32:05: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority May 15 - Board officers elected 01:35:45: Monument Sanitation District May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake. 01:40:41: Triview Metropolitan District May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed 01:53:18: Woodmoor Improvement Association May 28 - Board announces fire education 01:58:32: Letters to our community - Thank you to the outgoing board members 02:01:03: Letters to our community - Tri Lakes Women's Club gets thanks 02:02:31: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North Change of Plans. 02:06:37: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking 02:11:41: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered. 02:16:25: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla 02:20:50: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping and weed control 02:24:47: Art matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector 02:28:02: Our Community Notices 02:42:20: Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN. Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n6/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506audiovideo/ The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2506highlightsvideo/

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 consists of the audio files from our May 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of the whole podcast. It is computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:41 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees 00:17:52 D38 Board of Education 00:26:36 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee 00:33:47 D38 Monument Academy 00:44:10 Monument Town Council 00:50:47 Monument Planning Commission 00:55:40 Monument Fire District 01:09:42 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 01:16:08 Monument Sanitation District 01:20:00 Triview Metro District 01:30:34 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 01:33:45 Donala Water and Sanitation District 01:45:00 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners 01:47:02 Woodmoor Improvement Association Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/v25n5/: To be notified every time we post a new podcast, go to https://wp.ocn.me/newslettersignup/. All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/ The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/

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 our May 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp4 file of the whole podcast. It was generated using an AI tool and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. A computer-generated transcript is posted at https://ocn.me/documents/ocn2505highlightstranscript.txt. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees 01:12 D38 Board of Education 02:15 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee 03:17 D38 Monument Academy 04:10 Monument Town Council 05:05 Monument Planning Commission 06:05 Monument Fire District 07:07 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 08:04 Monument Sanitation District 09:10 Triview Metro District 10:17 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 11:17 Donala Water and Sanitation District 12:18 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners 13:08 Woodmoor Improvement Association Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue https://wp.ocn.me/v25n5/ To be notified every time we post a new podcast, go to https://wp.ocn.me/newslettersignup/. All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/

An improved video version of this podcast is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. 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 summary of our May 2025 issue was generated using an AI tool and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. A computer-generated transcript is posted at https://ocn.me/documents/ocn2505highlightstranscript.txt. 00:00 Intro 00:24 Tri-Lakes area mourns death of Jim Romanello 00:48 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees 01:44 D38 Board of Education 02:45 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee 03:47 D38 Monument Academy 04:40 Monument Town Council 05:45 Monument Planning Commission 06:35 Monument Fire District 07:38 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 08:36 Monument Sanitation District 09:40 Triview Metro District 10:49 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 11:50 Donala Water and Sanitation District 12:51 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners 13:41 Woodmoor Improvement Association Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue (https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n5/ All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2505highlightsvideo/ The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2505audio/

An improved video version of this podcast is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/ 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 computer-generated audio files from our May 2025 issue and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:22 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees 00:17:39 D38 Board of Education 00:26:21 D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee 00:33:32 D38 Monument Academy 00:43:56 Monument Town Council 00:50:33 Monument Planning Commission 00:55:27 Monument Fire District 01:09:28 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District 01:15:54 Monument Sanitation District 01:19:46 Triview Metro District 01:30:21 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority 01:33:32 Donala Water and Sanitation District 01:44:45 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners 01:46:49 Woodmoor Improvement Association Any questions or concerns you have about the details should be double-checked by reading the corresponding article in this month's issue at https://wp.ocn.me/archive/2025issues/v25n5/: All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/. This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2505audio/ The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2505highlights/