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  • Vol. 26 No. 11 – November 7, 2026 – Audio Highlights

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    This podcast is a summary of this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2611highlights.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://wp.ocn.me/pdf/ocn2611highlightstranscript.pdf.
    • 00:00:00 Introduction
    • 00:00:20 Buc-ee's submits site plan
    • 00:01:55 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 19 – Board considers partnership with online academy
    • 00:03:24 Monument Academy School Board Meeting, Oct. 15 – Board approves improvement plans, hears legislative update
    • 00:05:11 Parent and Community Advisory Committee Meeting, Oct. 13 – Proposed partnership with online school discussed
    • 00:06:32 Monument Town Council Meeting, Oct. 5 – Increases in 2027 budget proposed
    • 00:07:47 Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Oct.14 – Monument 2040, Downtown Master Plan recommendation finalized
    • 00:08:55 Monument Town Council Meeting, Oct. 19 – Council approves e-bike restrictions
    • 00:10:39 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meetings, Sept. 10 and 24 – September Meeting Highlights
    • 00:12:10 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Oct. 8 – Trustees take up governance, ethics, financial policies
    • 00:13:29 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Oct. 22 – Trustees tackle policy changes, bear mitigation, budget concerns
    • 00:14:44 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Budget Workshop Highlights, Oct. 28 Board wrestles with up to $1 million budget deficit
    • 00:15:49 Monument Fire District Board Meeting, Oct. 28 – Training Center, Station 3 progressing
    • 00:16:58 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 12 – Aerial sewer rehab contract awarded
    • 00:18:20 Donala Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 8 – 2027 budget updated
    • 00:20:09 Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Oct. 22 – Economic development agreement with Costco Wholesale proposed
    • 00:21:56 Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 21 – 2027 budget discussed
    • 00:23:31 Gleneagle Civic Association Board Meeting, Oct. 12 – Interim GCA board affirms positions
    • 00:25:08 Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting, Oct. 28 – Board hears about the Tri-Lakes Foundation for First Responders
    • 00:26:24 Letters to Our Community – Support District 38 – fine and performing arts
    • 00:27:24 Letters to Our Community – Laura Kronick for mayor
    • 00:28:27 Letters to Our Community – A community that cares for its neighbors
    • 00:29:22 Letters to Our Community – Vote for Laura Kronick
    • 00:30:10 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - What's new this fall?
    • 00:31:07 Library Events – Craft gatherings, book party, holiday schedule changes
    • 00:32:54 Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Oct. 15 – Palmer Lake Historical Society celebrates 70 years
    • 00:34:11 November Emergency Preparation Tips – Reduce fuels even in cold weather
    • 00:35:01 The Nature of Our Community – What is beneath the Palmer Divide? Where? How deep?
    • 00:36:07 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Gratitude in the quiet of November
    • 00:37:11 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ice Cave Creek Loop
    • 00:37:50 Art Matters – Restorative art and Grandpa Chic
    • 00:38:47 Our Community Notices
    • 00:39:57 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/v26n11/.

      All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
      This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2611highlights/.
      The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2611articles/.

      41 min
    • Vol. 26 No. 11 – November 7, 2026 – Audio Articles

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      This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2611articles.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 submits site plan
      • 00:04:38 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 19 – Board considers partnership with online academy
      • 00:12:40 Monument Academy School Board Meeting, Oct. 15 – Board approves improvement plans, hears legislative update
      • 00:25:42 Parent and Community Advisory Committee Meeting, Oct. 13 – Proposed partnership with online school discussed
      • 00:30:54 Monument Town Council Meeting, Oct. 5 – Increases in 2027 budget proposed
      • 00:35:52 Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Oct.14 – Monument 2040, Downtown Master Plan recommendation finalized
      • 00:44:42 Monument Town Council Meeting, Oct. 19 – Council approves e-bike restrictions
      • 00:47:42 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meetings, Sept. 10 and 24 – September Meeting Highlights
      • 00:57:55 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Oct. 8 – Trustees take up governance, ethics, financial policies
      • 01:03:59 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Oct. 22 – Trustees tackle policy changes, bear mitigation, budget concerns
      • 01:09:50 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Budget Workshop Highlights, Oct. 28 Board wrestles with up to $1 million budget deficit
      • 01:15:52 Monument Fire District Board Meeting, Oct. 28 – Training Center, Station 3 progressing
      • 01:24:16 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 12 – Aerial sewer rehab contract awarded
      • 01:30:08 Donala Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 8 – 2027 budget updated
      • 01:39:02 Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Oct. 22 – Economic development agreement with Costco Wholesale proposed
      • 01:49:06 Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Oct. 21 – 2027 budget discussed
      • 01:53:54 Gleneagle Civic Association Board Meeting, Oct. 12 – Interim GCA board affirms positions
      • 01:58:19 Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting, Oct. 28 – Board hears about the Tri-Lakes Foundation for First Responders
      • 02:04:14 Letters to Our Community – Support District 38 – fine and performing arts
      • 02:06:39 Letters to Our Community – Laura Kronick for mayor
      • 02:09:12 Letters to Our Community – A community that cares for its neighbors
      • 00:29:22 Letters to Our Community – Vote for Laura Kronick
      • 02:13:21 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - What's new this fall?
      • 02:20:30 Library Events – Craft gatherings, book party, holiday schedule changes
      • 02:24:20 Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Oct. 15 – Palmer Lake Historical Society celebrates 70 years
      • 02:28:40 November Emergency Preparation Tips – Reduce fuels even in cold weather
      • 02:30:53 The Nature of Our Community – What is beneath the Palmer Divide? Where? How deep?
      • 02:35:53 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Gratitude in the quiet of November
      • 02:39:39 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ice Cave Creek Loop
      • 02:40:58 Art Matters – Restorative art and Grandpa Chic
      • 02:45:03 Our Community Notices
      • 02:54:39 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/v26n11/:

        All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
        This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2611articles/.
        The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2611highlights/.

        2 hr 55 min
      • Vol. 26 No. 10 – October 3, 2026 – Audio Highlights

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        This podcast is a summary of this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2610highlights.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://wp.ocn.me/pdf/ocn2610highlightstranscript.pdf.
        • 00:00:00 Introduction
        • 00:00:21 On the Trail (in Memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim memorial
        • 00:01:30 Monument Town Council, Sept. 8 – E-moto and e-bike public safety concerns
        • 00:02:55 Gleneagle Civic Association, Sept. 15 – GCA Board members removed, new members elected
        • 00:04:10 Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 9 – Draft reviewed for Monument 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan
        • 00:05:35 Monument Town Council, Sept. 8, 21 – Meeting Highlights
        • 00:06:23 Monument Fire District, Sept. 23 – Training Center plans finalized
        • 00:07:59 Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 10 – Assessment drives improvement plan; D38 superintendent seeks collaboration
        • 00:09:53 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 21 – Homeschool enrichment pathway, accreditation of schools, and assessment results
        • 00:11:30 Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 8 – Committee's purpose reviewed; assessment report; enrollment analysis
        • 00:12:59 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 14 – Cost-sharing plans approved
        • 00:14:41 Monument Sanitation District, Sept.19 – Manager reports orderly operations
        • 00:15:50 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10 – 2027 budget takes shape
        • 00:17:39 Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 24 – Pair of resolutions update water engineering standards and wastewater enforcement procedures
        • 00:19:11 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 24 – Board wraps up finances
        • 00:20:51 NEPCO hosts El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department, Sept. 21 – Efforts to update Land Development Code
        • 00:21:57 NEPCO, Sept. 12 – PPRTA projects ongoing
        • 00:23:05 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 23 – Board declines open space offer
        • 00:24:35 Letters to Our Community – Laura Kronick for Monument mayor
        • 00:25:31 Letters to Our Community – Keep a one-page record before you need it
        • 00:26:23 Letters to Our Community – No Kings 4 — vote early
        • 00:27:19 Letters to Our Community – Praise for firefighters
        • 00:28:05 Letters to Our Community – Shaping growth responsibly
        • 00:29:19 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – What do(n't) you know about your Colorado home?
        • 00:30:42 Library Events – Closed morning of Oct. 5 for training; homeschool program on crows
        • 00:32:22 The Nature of Our Community – What is beneath the Palmer Divide?
        • 00:33:51 October Wildfire Preparation Tips – Don't block fire evacuation route
        • 00:34:44 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Living in the Light: What Shorter Days and Bright Bulbs Mean for Our Trees, Soil, and Families
        • 00:35:55 Art Matters – "Loser chic" and fine art
        • 00:37:02 Our Community Notices
        • 00:38:28 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/v26n10/

          All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
          This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2610highlights/
          The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2610articles/

          39 min
        • Vol. 26 No. 10 – October 3, 2026 – Audio Articles

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          This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2610articles.mp4.
          It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.
          • 00:00:00 Introduction
          • 00:00:21 On the Trail (in Memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim memorial
          • 00:03:30 Monument Town Council, Sept. 8 – E-moto and e-bike public safety concerns
          • 00:06:21 Gleneagle Civic Association, Sept. 15 – GCA Board members removed, new members elected
          • 00:22:57 Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 9 – Draft reviewed for Monument 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan
          • 00:26:46 Monument Town Council, Sept. 8, 21 – Meeting Highlights
          • 00:37:03 Monument Fire District, Sept. 23 – Training Center plans finalized
          • 00:44:07 Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 10 – Assessment drives improvement plan; D38 superintendent seeks collaboration
          • 00:55:46 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 21 – Homeschool enrichment pathway, accreditation of schools, and assessment results
          • 01:04:04 Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Sept. 8 – Committee's purpose reviewed; assessment report; enrollment analysis
          • 01:11:41 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 14 – Cost-sharing plans approved
          • 01:17:15 Monument Sanitation District, Sept.19 – Manager reports orderly operations
          • 01:20:04 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10 – 2027 budget takes shape
          • 01:27:09 Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 24 – Pair of resolutions update water engineering standards and wastewater enforcement procedures
          • 01:36:19 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Sept. 24 – Board wraps up finances
          • 01:42:04 NEPCO hosts El Paso County Planning and Community Development Department, Sept. 21 – Efforts to update Land Development Code
          • 01:44:53 NEPCO, Sept. 12 – PPRTA projects ongoing
          • 01:48:49 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 23 – Board declines open space offer
          • 01:56:43 Letters to Our Community – Laura Kronick for Monument mayor
          • 01:58:45 Letters to Our Community – Keep a one-page record before you need it
          • 02:00:56 Letters to Our Community – No Kings 4 — vote early
          • 02:03:37 Letters to Our Community – Praise for firefighters
          • 02:05:01 Letters to Our Community – Shaping growth responsibly
          • 02:07:25 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – What do(n't) you know about your Colorado home?
          • 02:14:18 Library Events – Closed morning of Oct. 5 for training; homeschool program on crows
          • 02:18:19 The Nature of Our Community – What is beneath the Palmer Divide?
          • 02:24:14 October Wildfire Preparation Tips – Don't block fire evacuation route
          • 02:26:06 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Living in the Light: What Shorter Days and Bright Bulbs Mean for Our Trees, Soil, and Families
          • 02:31:50 Art Matters – "Loser chic" and fine art
          • 02:35:15 Our Community Notices
          • 02:44:43 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/v26n10/:

            All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
            This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2610articles/.
            The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2610highlights/.

            2 hr 45 min
          • Vol. 26 No. 9 – September 5, 2026 – Audio Highlights

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            This podcast is a summary of this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2609highlights.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://wp.ocn.me/pdf/ocn2609highlightstranscript.pdf.
            • 00:00:00 Introduction
            • 00:00:20 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 27 – Commissioners find Buc-ee's is a convenience store, not a gas station, despite having 120 fueling stations
            • 00:01:30 Monument Town Council, Aug. 3 – Water rate increases, withdrawal from the loop approved
            • 00:03:04 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 13 – Board appoints administrator, declares water emergency and imposes water restrictions
            • 00:04:28 Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12 – 7 Brew Coffee, Native Sun projects advance to council
            • 00:05:35 Monument Town Council, Aug. 17 – Development adjacent to AF Academy rejected
            • 00:07:24 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 27 – Legal and water matters take a front seat
            • 00:09:14 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 10 -Taste and odor issues battled
            • 00:10:29 Monument Sanitation District, Aug.19 – High-speed internet installation gets support
            • 00:11:48 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13 – General manager terminated; district withdraws from Loop
            • 00:13:06 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 20 – Two member withdrawals trigger dissolution
            • 00:14:54 Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 20 – Joint transportation plan with Town of Monument reviewed
            • 00:16:15 Monument Fire District, Aug. 26 – Station 3 work continues; health benefits discussed
            • 00:17:49 Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 20 – Board hears marketing update, approves strategic plan
            • 00:19:25 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 17 – Board enters contract for new Home School Enrichment curriculum, sets focus subjects for upcoming year
            • 00:20:50 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26 – New state law increases fines as bear activity rises
            • 00:22:12 Letters to Our Community – Reform metro district laws
            • 00:22:55 Letters to Our Community- Night sky/Buc-ee's
            • 00:24:09 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Some favorite books of this summer
            • 00:25:26 Library Events – Changes in Palmer Lake Library hours; new programs in Monument
            • 00:26:55 The Nature of Our Community – What and where is the Palmer Divide?
            • 00:27:52 September Wildfire Preparation Tips – Free home wildfire preparedness course available
            • 00:28:55 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – The environmental impact: why dark skies matter
            • 00:30:21 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 19
            • 00:31:06 Art Matters – Art: our sanctuary for daily life and common ground
            • 00:32:10 Our Community Notices
            • 00:33:12 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/v26n9/

              All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
              This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2609highlights/
              The related audio articles episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2609articles/

              34 min
            • Vol. 26 No. 9 – September 5, 2026 – Audio Articles

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              This podcast consists of the audio files from this issue. An mp4 file of this podcast is posted at https://ocn.me/mp4/ocn2609articles.mp4.
              It was computer-generated and has not been fact-checked in every detail by OCN volunteers.
              • 00:00:00 Introduction
              • 00:00:20 El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 27 – Commissioners find Buc-ee's is a convenience store, not a gas station, despite having 120 fueling stations
              • 00:06:40 Monument Town Council, Aug. 3 – Water rate increases, withdrawal from the loop approved
              • 00:13:50 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 13 – Board appoints administrator, declares water emergency and imposes water restrictions
              • 00:18:35 Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12 – 7 Brew Coffee, Native Sun projects advance to council
              • 00:22:05 Monument Town Council, Aug. 17 – Development adjacent to AF Academy rejected
              • 00:26:21 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 27 – Legal and water matters take a front seat
              • 00:32:26 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 10 -Taste and odor issues battled
              • 00:39:24 Monument Sanitation District, Aug.19 – High-speed internet installation gets support
              • 00:42:10 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13 – General manager terminated; district withdraws from Loop
              • 00:49:49 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Aug. 20 – Two member withdrawals trigger dissolution
              • 00:54:25 Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 20 – Joint transportation plan with Town of Monument reviewed
              • 01:06:14 Monument Fire District, Aug. 26 – Station 3 work continues; health benefits discussed
              • 01:12:35 Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 20 – Board hears marketing update, approves strategic plan
              • 01:24:54 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 17 – Board enters contract for new Home School Enrichment curriculum, sets focus subjects for upcoming year
              • 01:34:24 Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 26 – New state law increases fines as bear activity rises
              • 01:39:16 Letters to Our Community – Reform metro district laws
              • 01:40:25 Letters to Our Community- Night sky/Buc-ee's
              • 01:43:00 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Some favorite books of this summer
              • 01:51:30 Library Events – Changes in Palmer Lake Library hours; new programs in Monument
              • 01:57:31 The Nature of Our Community – What and where is the Palmer Divide?
              • 02:02:44 September Wildfire Preparation Tips – Free home wildfire preparedness course available
              • 02:05:15 High Altitude Nature and Gardens – The environmental impact: why dark skies matter
              • 02:09:25 On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Ride for Tim scheduled for Sept. 19
              • 02:10:54 Art Matters – Art: our sanctuary for daily life and common ground
              • 02:14:31 Our Community Notices
              • 02:24:07 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/v26n9/:

                All OCN podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
                This episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2609articles/.
                The related highlights episode is at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/ocn2609highlights/.

                2 hr 25 min
              • Vol. 26 No. 8 – August 1, 2026 – Audio Highlights

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                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/

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

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

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                    • 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/

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

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                      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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