Tag: monument
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‘No Kings 3’ draws large crowds throughout El Paso County
By Eric Young and Mary Shinn The Gazette Large crowds gathered throughout Colorado on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration, with separate demonstrations occurring in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Monument in El Paso County. As with previous “No Kings” protests, thousands of people from a variety of ages and backgrounds assembled — with some…
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Lewis Palmer D-38 to explore potential new athletic complex
Big changes could be coming to Monument athletics. The Lewis-Palmer District 38 board of education unanimously approved a resolution to explore possibilities for leasing district land to the Monument Athletic Foundation to develop a multi-use athletic facility where the district’s Grace Best Education Center currently stands. The Monument Athletic Complex would operate as a year-round…
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Lewis Palmer D-38 to explore potential new athletic complex
Big changes could be coming to Monument athletics. The Lewis-Palmer District 38 board of education unanimously approved a resolution to explore possibilities for leasing district land to the Monument Athletic Foundation to develop a multi-use athletic facility where the district’s Grace Best Education Center currently stands. The Monument Athletic Complex would operate as a year-round…
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Monument finalizes annexation for water project despite concerns over unfinished road
Monday night, the Monument town council approved a long, thin “flagpole” annexation to bring a water tank to the north within town limits. While the culmination of a multi-year infrastructure project, the legal move drew some caution from one councilmember. The water tank on Beacon Lite Road – and its inclusion into the town –…
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Monument finalizes annexation for water project despite concerns over unfinished road
Monday night, the Monument town council approved a long, thin “flagpole” annexation to bring a water tank to the north within town limits. While the culmination of a multi-year infrastructure project, the legal move drew some caution from one councilmember. The water tank on Beacon Lite Road – and its inclusion into the town –…
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6 injured in 5-vehicle crash near Monument: Colorado State Patrol
At least six people were taken to a hospital following a five-vehicle collision on Interstate 25, just north of Colorado Springs, according to the State Patrol. The crash took place just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes of the interstate, near Monument, officials said. The highway was shut down for about 90 minutes,…
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Car owners to show pride in their ride at annual event
Car owners who take pride in their ride are invited to showcase their favorite four-wheeled transport in a popular automotive event. The 2026 annual Cars & Coffee show will be held from 8-11 a.m., April 12 in the parking lot at the VCA Front Range Animal Hospital at 487 CO 105 in Monument. This morning…
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El Paso County puts halt to construction work on Buc-ee’s parcel
Fresh dirt and heavy machinery might be raising eyebrows on Monument Hill, where a controversial Buc-ee’s location has been debated for over a year. While something was afoot, the work has stilled for now. According to El Paso County spokesperson Scott Anderson, “material movement” started on the property at the County Line Road Interstate 25…
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El Paso County puts halt to construction work on Buc-ee’s parcel
Fresh dirt and heavy machinery might be raising eyebrows on Monument Hill, where a controversial Buc-ee’s location has been debated for over a year. While something was afoot, the work has stilled for now. According to El Paso County spokesperson Scott Anderson, “material movement” started on the property at the County Line Road Interstate 25…
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Know the signs of human trafficking
Kristin Hirsch and Kevin O’Neill met with the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club recently to educate and fight against human trafficking. They say it is important to be READY if you suspect someone is in danger. R – Report anything dangerousE – End the communicationA – Ask for helpD – Don’t EngageY – Your safety first…