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Our Community News Our Community News, Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the Tri-L

This all-volunteer newspaper written by and for Tri-Lakes area residents was launched in June 2001 by a group of Tri-Lakes area residents after concerns arose regarding the coverage of Tri-Lakes area news. Many stories including the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter project and the Monument Recall were being given biased or scant coverage by the local media. While the local commercial newspaper covere

d service clubs, etc., it didn't publish a calendar of upcoming public meetings. Residents only heard about major decisions after the meetings had been held. We concluded there was an urgent need to provide residents the information they need to get involved in the public process of addressing the significant challenges facing the Tri-Lakes area. Unlike the local commercial newspaper that is mostly staffed by people who live outside the Tri-Lakes area, everyone at Our Community News lives or owns a business in the Tri-Lakes area.

OCN Newsletter #74 - June 3, 2026 - OCN June issue e-edition posted! Concerts in the Park start today.
06/03/2026

OCN Newsletter #74 - June 3, 2026 - OCN June issue e-edition posted! Concerts in the Park start today.

OCN Newsletter #73 – May 27, 2026 – Picnic & Planes & PLBOT Tomorrow, Thu.; PL Town Attorney Resigns; Monument Memorial...
05/29/2026

OCN Newsletter #73 – May 27, 2026 – Picnic & Planes & PLBOT Tomorrow, Thu.; PL Town Attorney Resigns; Monument Memorial Day Ceremony; highlights of Mon. TC and PL BOT meetings

Sign up for Our Community Newsletter to be notified by email about the latest news and important developments in the Tri-Lakes area Download a PDF of this newsletter Memorial Day Ceremony at Monument Cemetery, Mon. WMMI Picnic & Planes & PL BOT on Thu. Readers should assume that event information published in this newsletter is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website....

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Memorial Day at the Monument CemeteryIt was a beautiful sunny day with highs in the 70s when a few hundred people attend...
05/28/2026

Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery

It was a beautiful sunny day with highs in the 70s when a few hundred people attended Memorial Day ceremonies at the Monument cemetery. Mayor Mitch LaKind, a Navy veteran who was celebrating his birthday, was the MC. As is tradition, Army veteran Max Williams rang the bell as names of veterans buried in the cemetery were read aloud. Boy Scout Nickolas Silva played taps, replacing Michael Carlson who had the honor for years before graduating Palmer Ridge High School last year....

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OCN Newsletter #72 – May 24, 2026 – Monument Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Mon., Picnic & Planes & PLBOT Thu., highlig...
05/25/2026

OCN Newsletter #72 – May 24, 2026 – Monument Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Mon., Picnic & Planes & PLBOT Thu., highlights of Mon. TC and PL BOT meetings, OCN May Issue and Podcasts

Sign up for Our Community Newsletter to be notified by email about the latest news and important developments in the Tri-Lakes area Download a PDF of this newsletter Memorial Day Ceremony at Monument Cemetery, Mon. WMMI Picnic & Planes & PL BOT on Thu. Readers should assume that event information published in this newsletter is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website....

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OCN Newsletter #71 – May 13, 2026 – Silver Key Senior Summit Thu. & Fri., PLBOT Thu., Mon. TC meeting highlights, Snaps...
05/14/2026

OCN Newsletter #71 – May 13, 2026 – Silver Key Senior Summit Thu. & Fri., PLBOT Thu., Mon. TC meeting highlights, Snapshots, OCN May Issue and Podcasts Posted

Sign up for Our Community Newsletter to be notified by email about the latest news and important developments in the Tri-Lakes area Download a PDF of this newsletter Silver Key Senior Summit, Thu. & Fri. Palmer Lake BOT meeting, Thu. Readers should assume that event information published in this newsletter is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website....

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Monument Lake – No Access May 11-14Due to road maintenance, the Monument Lake access road will be closed Mon.-Thu., May ...
05/10/2026

Monument Lake – No Access May 11-14

Due to road maintenance, the Monument Lake access road will be closed Mon.-Thu., May 11-14. Monument Lake - No Access May 11-14, 2026 Photo by Janet Sellers Monument Lake May 9, 2026 Photo by Janet Sellers Other OCN Updates

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OCN Newsletter #70 – May 6, 2026 – PL Library Town Hall Postponed, Mon. TC meeting highlights, May 12 MFD Chief Candida...
05/06/2026

OCN Newsletter #70 – May 6, 2026 – PL Library Town Hall Postponed, Mon. TC meeting highlights, May 12 MFD Chief Candidates, New snapshots, OCN May Issue and Podcasts Posted

Sign up for Our Community Newsletter to be notified by email about the latest news and important developments in the Tri-Lakes area Download a PDF of this newsletter Palmer Lake Library Town Hall Postponed to June 3 Readers should assume that event information published in this newsletter is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website....

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Monument Fire District Chief Candidate Meet and Greet, May 12Held at the MFD Administrative Offices, 19775 Mitchell Aven...
05/05/2026

Monument Fire District Chief Candidate Meet and Greet, May 12

Held at the MFD Administrative Offices, 19775 Mitchell Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. This will be a great opportunity to meet the five candidates. For information, visit www.monumentfire.org or contact 719-488-0911. Other OCN Updates

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