Author: Benn Farrell
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Young anglers reel in fun at annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby
Young anglers lined the shores of Palmer Lake June 6 as the Tri-Lakes Lions Club hosted its annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby, drawing 200 children and their families for a morning of fishing, prizes and community service. The free event, open to children ages 4-14, featured a longest-fish tournament divided into three age categories. Participants…
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Young anglers reel in fun at annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby
Young anglers lined the shores of Palmer Lake June 6 as the Tri-Lakes Lions Club hosted its annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby, drawing 200 children and their families for a morning of fishing, prizes and community service. The free event, open to children ages 4-14, featured a longest-fish tournament divided into three age categories. Participants…
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Birthday Bash in Limbach celebrates 147th anniversary of Town of Monument
Area residents and visitors were introduced to a taste of what may be the future of birthday celebrations for the Town of Monument. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 4 at Limbach Park in Monument to celebrate the town’s 147th birthday during its inaugural Monumental Birthday Bash. The event was an evening of live…
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Birthday Bash in Limbach celebrates 147th anniversary of Town of Monument
Area residents and visitors were introduced to a taste of what may be the future of birthday celebrations for the Town of Monument. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 4 at Limbach Park in Monument to celebrate the town’s 147th birthday during its inaugural Monumental Birthday Bash. The event was an evening of live…
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After many years, Elephant Rock Experience to open doors for community preview this weekend
Community members will soon have the long-awaited opportunity to explore one of Palmer Lake’s newest destinations for wellness, entertainment and special events. The Elephant Rock Experience hosts a two-day open house June 13-14, at 350 State Highway 105 in Palmer Lake. The new facility encompasses the Top of E.Rock Amphitheater, Creekside E.vent Center and E.co…
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Bell tolls for fallen veterans at Monument’s Memorial Day ceremony
Monument officials and members of the community gathered the morning of Memorial Day to honor fallen military service members through prayer, patriotic readings and the solemn ringing of a memorial bell. The Town of Monument held its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony May 25 at Monument Cemetery, where veterans organizations, town officials, first responders, Boy…
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Multiple shots fired in Jackson Creek early morning May 16, police respond
Three suspects have been taken into custody following an early morning shooting in Monument’s Jackson Creek neighborhood which left a family shaken after approximately 15 rounds were fired into their home while several people, including children, were inside, according to Monument police and the homeowner. The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. May 16 in…
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Multiple shots fired in Jackson Creek early morning May 16, police respond
Three suspects have been taken into custody following an early morning shooting in Monument’s Jackson Creek neighborhood which left a family shaken after approximately 15 rounds were fired into their home while several people, including children, were inside, according to Monument police and the homeowner. The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. May 16 in…
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry celebrates new safer entrance
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry celebrated the completion of a long-anticipated safety project. Along with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, construction partners and community members, the Western Museum of Mining & Industry was the focus of a ribbon cutting and celebration Oct. 10 with the official unveiling of a new, modernized entrance to…
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Undead season opens in Monument with issuing of Zombie Hunting Licenses
Zombie Hunting Licenses are now available through the Town of Monument. So, what exactly does this mean? The licenses are a fundraising effort from the Town of Monument to aid the creation and completion of the Heart of Monument Play Park. Now, citizens and community members are able to purchase a Zombie Hunting License from…