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Vol. 25 No. 11 – November 1, 2025 Audio Articles


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  • 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 geraniums, compost poles
  • 02:31:50 Art Matters - Art shapes our world - and shifts our gaze
  • 02:35:35 Discover great new ways to engage with Our Community!
  • 02:38:22 Our Community Notices
  • 02:49:31 Conclusion
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