Vol. 26 No. 7 – July 4, 2026 – Audio Articles
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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
* 00:05:57 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
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