January 03, 2026

Vol. 26 No. 1 – January 3, 2026 – Audio Articles

1 hour 46 minutes

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:18 Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 2, 11 - Beltran appointed; Caves, Krob, and Boyett resign

00:14:26 Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10 - Commissioners recommend approval of 2026 zoning map, show appreciation for outgoing members

00:17:33 Monument Town Council, Dec. 1 and 15 - Council considers a variety of requests

00:25:35 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 2 and 15 - Officers elected; recognitions; approval of annual mill levy

00:35:00 Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 11 - MA retains BB- credit rating

00:45:39 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 11 - 2026 budget adopted

00:51:05 Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11 - Water and wastewater rates increase; 2026 budget approved

00:57:53 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 15 - 2026 budget adopted and rates set

01:05:49 Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 17 - 2026 budget approved; compensation debated

01:10:19 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec.18 - Board considers hiring executive director

01:15:01 El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners - Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval

01:19:14 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Resolve to take care of yourself in 2026

01:25:31 January Library Events - Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap

01:31:14 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Mini outdoor greenhouses, cinnamon to protect soil and seedlings

01:33:52 Art Matters - How Gen Z influences our cultural and financial future

01:37:49 Our Community Notices

01:46:25 Conclusion

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