Author: Benn Farrell

The Town of Palmer Lake will soon have a trio of highly anticipated feasibility studies available for the public. At the Feb. 27 regular meeting of the Town of Palmer Lake Board of Trustees at town hall, town attorney Scott Krob provided an update to the trustees regarding the feasibility studies commissioned for the proposed…

Laughter, rolling dice, and the thrill of friendly competition filled the air as Monument residents gathered for Bunco for a Cause. Community members gathered Feb. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monument for Bunco for a Cause, a fundraising event aimed at supporting the development of a meditation garden within Trinity Community Park. The event,…

With consultants in town, Monument moves into community engagement for the update of its comprehensive plan. The Town of Monument has embarked on an update to its comprehensive plan, emphasizing community involvement in shaping the town’s future with a presentation during the regular meeting of Town Council, March 3 at town hall. Andy Cross, a…

The widening of the northern portion of Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument has reached a major step. The Town of Monument council heard a presentation of the 90-percent design plan for widening the northern half of Jackson Creek Parkway during its regular meeting, Feb. 18 at town hall, where Steve Murray of Felsburg, Holt &…

A family-run establishment in Colorado has aimed to redefine the way locals approach healthy eating. Taste of Life, a natural market and prepared meals kitchen, has become a cornerstone in the Tri-Lakes region for those seeking organic, gluten-free and wholesome food options. Founded in 1997 by Donna Poelstra, Taste of Life began as a modest…

Triview is advancing a project to enhance safety and traffic flow along a 5,500-foot stretch of Higby Road. The Triview Metropolitan District is moving forward on the necessary steps for a $12.6 million improvement project involving a portion of Higby Road in Monument, spanning from Jackson Creek Parkway to Harness Road. Key components of the…

When Marie West was growing up on a farm in rural Iowa, she never imagined she would one day become part of a groundbreaking movement in the U.S. military. Marie West of Monument saw her 102nd birthday on Feb. 14, putting another chapter into her life of management, family and U.S. military service. West grew…

The Monument Police Department has new officers on its roster, each bringing unique backgrounds and experience to serve and protect the growing community. In recent weeks, Monument has welcomed four new officers to its police department: Kelly Robinson, Anthony Sealey, Josh Teeples and Noelle Corbiere. Robinson is a Colorado native with a strong background in…

Local author Sarah Dressler has seen plenty of travels in her life, but the lives of her three novels, soon to be four, have taken her even further. Dressler is the author of a three-book series starting with her debut novel “Christmas Cove” which was released November 2023. “Christmas Cove” is a heartwarming romance set…

Funky Little Theater Company will kick off its eighth season with a production of “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, running for one weekend only from Feb. 14-16 at Historic Palmer Lake Town Hall. The production follows the theater’s recent sold-out performances of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” “Love Letters” tells the…