Author: By Benn Farrell The Tribune

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…

Less than six months after demolition hammers swung to kick off renovations, Lewis-Palmer School District 38 celebrated the opening of its new Career & Innovation Center. The district had a ribbon cutting celebration Sept. 17 at the facility in Monument. The center expands career and technical education opportunities for D-38 students and represents years of…

Students in Lewis-Palmer School District 38 turned in some of the strongest academic performances in Colorado this spring, according to new state data released by the Colorado Department of Education. While the district fell just short of the state’s highest recognition, “accredited with distinction,” D-38 leaders said they are celebrating strong growth, top-tier achievement scores…

Monument Town Council received a comprehensive overview on how recent state legislation may impact local land use and planning authority, with particular attention to a new law mandating support for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). During the regular meeting of the council on July 21 at Monument Town Hall, Director of Planning Dan Ungerleider delivered a…

With a unanimous vote and a steady commitment to continuity, responsible growth and financial stewardship, Chad Smith has officially joined the Monument Town Council. Smith was appointed by a 6-0 vote from the council following a public interview in early June. The longtime Planning Commission member, who recently served as acting chair, emphasized a desire…

After a one-year hiatus, Palmer Lake’s Festival on the Fourth is scheduled to return this weekend. The Festival on the Fourth is officially back on the calendar for 4 p.m., July 4 at Palmer Lake, with organizers saying this year’s event has been months in the making and is on track to deliver a safe,…

Having received initial applications, the Town of Monument is forming a new citizens committee. The Citizens Service Levels Advisory Committee, created by Town Manager Madeline VanDenHoek, is being formed to evaluate municipal service levels and recommend financially sustainable improvements as part of the town’s broader strategic vision for 2026 through 2028. It shall be composed…

A new Ziggi’s Coffee franchise opens its doors in Monument in July, blending scenic design, local values and small-town hospitality with a rapidly growing Colorado-born brand. Franchise owner Greg Bland, along with his wife Jill, moved to Monument after a visit sparked an unexpected love affair with the town. The couple, originally from Washington state…

Tamara Schwarz has been recognized with a national Daily Point of Light Award for her dedication to creating a fully inclusive community park which serves thousands of families in the Monument area. The award, presented by Points of Light, a global nonprofit founded by former President George H.W. Bush, honors individuals who create meaningful change…

Hundreds of families gathered at the shoreline of Palmer Lake on Saturday for the annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby, a long-running tradition which encourages children to cast a line and enjoy a morning of outdoor fun for families in the region. Hosted and organized by the Tri-Lakes Lions Club, the event draws young anglers from…