January 03, 2026

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

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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

00:02:15 Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10 - Commissioners recommend approval of 2026 zoning map, show appreciation for outgoing members

00:03:38 Monument Town Council, Dec. 1 and 15 - Council considers a variety of requests

00:05:07 Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 2 and 15 - Officers elected; recognitions; approval of annual mill levy

00:07:01 Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 11 - MA retains BB- credit rating

00:08:57 Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 11 - 2026 budget adopted

00:10:37 Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11 - Water and wastewater rates increase; 2026 budget approved

00:12:22 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 15 - 2026 budget adopted and rates set

00:14:27 Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 17 - 2026 budget approved; compensation debated

00:16:10 El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Dec.18 - Board considers hiring executive director

00:19:04 El Paso County Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners - Planning Commission recommends JJ Ranch, Gleneagle View, Hidden Creek for approval

00:20:42 Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Resolve to take care of yourself in 2026

00:22:21 January Library Events - Winter Adult Reading Program, homeschool program, adult book swap

00:24:04 High Altitude Nature and Gardens - Mini outdoor greenhouses, cinnamon to protect soil and seedlings

00:25:00 Art Matters - How Gen Z influences our cultural and financial future

00:26:19 Our Community Notices

00:27:56 Conclusion

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