Author: Benn Farrell
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Monument Walmart opens EV charging station
Electric vehicle drivers traveling through the Tri-Lakes area have another place to recharge after Walmart opened a new fast-charging station at its Monument Supercenter, part of a nationwide expansion of the retailer’s electric vehicle charging network. Walmart and ABB E-mobility representatives joined local officials Aug. 20 for a ribbon-cutting at the store, 16218 Jackson Creek…
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Pours in the Park marks new chapter for longtime Monument festival
A Monument festival which began with locally grown hops and home-brewed beer more than a decade ago has gotten a new name this year, reflecting changes in both the community and the beverages people enjoy. The former Bines & Brews Festival returns Sept. 19 as Monument Pours in the Park, bringing craft beer, spirits, nonalcoholic…
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Monument mayor says he won’t seek reelection
Monument Mayor Mitch LaKind will not seek reelection in November, bringing an end to six years of service on the town council. LaKind announced his decision Wednesday with a notice on social media, and said he spent the month of July considering his future and his public service intentions. He said serving Monument has been…
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LaKind announces no return to Monument mayor seat
Monument mayor Mitch LaKind will not seek reelection in November, bringing an end to six years of service on the town council. LaKind announced his decision Aug. 26 with a notice on social media, and said he spent the month of July considering his future and his public service intentions. He said serving Monument has…
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Taste, odor issues in water hit northern El Paso County
Water officials in northern El Paso County are attributing unusual tastes and odors in tap water to a seasonal algae bloom in Lake Woodmoor. Residents and businesses served by the Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District serving the unincorporated Tri-Lakes community east of Monument across Interstate 25 have raised concerns in recent weeks about an earthy,…
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Algae bloom blamed for taste, odor issues in Woodmoor water
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District officials are attributing unusual tastes and odors in tap water to a seasonal algae bloom in Lake Woodmoor. Residents and businesses served by the district have raised concerns in recent weeks about an earthy, musty and sometimes “swampy” taste and odor coming from their taps, prompting district officials to reassure…
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New Triview facility marks milestone in district’s growth
Triview Metropolitan District’s new home in Monument was officially welcomed by the community on the tails of a new intergovernmental agreement with the town. Triview Metro officials celebrated the opening of the district’s new building on Aug. 14 in Monument with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, giving residents and community partners an opportunity to…
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New Triview facility marks milestone in district’s growth
Triview Metropolitan District’s new home in Monument was officially welcomed by the community on the tails of a new intergovernmental agreement with the town. Triview Metro officials celebrated the opening of the district’s new building on Aug. 14 in Monument with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, giving residents and community partners an opportunity to…
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Local angler reels in YouTube following by sharing Colorado’s waters
A local fishing enthusiast has built himself up into a local angling celebrity. Mark Tachna has carved out a niche among local anglers through his YouTube channel, Fishing Around Colorado Springs, which showcases fishing destinations throughout the Pikes Peak region and beyond. He launched the channel during the COVID-19 pandemic after realizing there wasn’t a…
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Local angler reels in YouTube following by sharing Colorado’s waters
A local fishing enthusiast has built himself up into a local angling celebrity. Mark Tachna has carved out a niche among local anglers through his YouTube channel, Fishing Around Colorado Springs, which showcases fishing destinations throughout the Pikes Peak region and beyond. He launched the channel during the COVID-19 pandemic after realizing there wasn’t a…