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Lewis-Palmer D-38 approves coursework for new career center
Lewis-Palmer D-38 is rounding out its career-readiness offerings for its high schoolers. D-38’s board of education approved new courses in robotics engineering and manufacturing, as well as entrepreneurship, during its regular meeting Monday night. The courses will be offered at the district’s Career and Innovation Center, which opened this fall, starting in the 2026-27 schoolyear.…
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Town of Monument releases 3-year goals
Stabilizing its finances and increasing communication with the public are two of the town of Monument’s major goals through 2028. The full list was approved Monday night as part of the town’s strategic plan. For each of the four goals the town set out, the plan has multiple tasks to finish by certain deadlines within…
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Town of Monument releases 3-year goals
Stabilizing its finances and increasing communication with the public are two of the town of Monument’s major goals through 2028. The full list was approved Monday night as part of the town’s strategic plan. For each of the four goals the town set out, the plan has multiple tasks to finish by certain deadlines within…
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Beyond the Badge: Dakota Degenhart, School Resource Officer, Monument Academy
Before the first bell rings at Monument Academy, Dakota Degenhart is unlocking side doors and waving through the car line. A little later, he’s helping kindergartners with milk cartons, talking safety with fifth graders and high-fiving students in the hall. During a recent interview, that warmth was impossible to miss. Kids stopped to wave or…
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Deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas lights, decorations
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging Tri-Lakes area residents to deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas tree lights and decorations this holiday season. That’s because wildlife, particularly deer, are drawn to and may become trapped or entangled in brightly-colored lights and dazzling decorations. Once entangled, the animal may be unable to free itself, and…
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Monument weighs solutions to budget deficit
Monument is still working through a conundrum: how to bring the town back on financial track after trimming employee positions and spending. “We’re still coming up short, despite the layoffs, despite the cuts,” said Finance Director Jennifer Phillips at a presentation on Monday. The town laid off six employees in 2025 and temporarily withheld filling…
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New restrooms open at Monument Lake
The porta potties will soon be gone at Monument Lake. The Town of Monument had a ribbon cutting for its new, permanent restrooms at the popular recreation spot. “For years, visitors to Monument Lake have had to rely on these porta potties,” Mayor Mitch LaKind said. “But thanks to our parks department and a grant…
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Monument Academy teacher arrested in connection to murder
Matthew Regnier, a secondary campus art teacher at Monument Academy, was arrested Saturday in connection to a fatal stabbing that took place just before midnight on Friday. Regnier faces several charges, including murder in the first degree. Monument Academy announced that Regnier has been terminated from his employment with the school. Police were dispatched to…
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Monument to offer incentive package to manufacturer
The Town of Monument will offer an economic development incentive package to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., the Town Council decided at a special meeting Oct. 29. Monument has not previously offered economic incentives. “This is something very new for Monument,” Finance Director Jennifer Phillips told the Council. “This was sort of an unexpected opportunity that…
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Exceptional patty melts, friendly service make this casual Monument cafe worth a visit | Dining review
Sometimes ambiance is about more than décor, which helps explain the comfortable vibe at MyHouse Cafe in Monument. It’s a small, unpretentious place with little to distinguish it when it comes to interior design. Instead it’s all about the food and the exceptionally friendly staff that serves it. Based on the steady flow of diners,…