Author: NIck Jacobs
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Local golf courses begin seasonal closures
The first hints of winter are showing up on the fairways. Morning frost has settled on the grass, golfers are carrying extra coats and tee times grow shorter with each passing sunset. For local golfers, the change of seasons brings a familiar mix of nostalgia and frustration, along with the reality that several nearby golf…
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Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson finds endless stories in Monument’s quiet beauty
For Kevin J. Anderson, meeting Tarzan and the Hulk in the same night was a surreal reminder of how far a career built on imagination can go. From his home in Monument, the bestselling author has created some of science fiction’s biggest universes while keeping his creative roots firmly planted in Colorado soil. Earlier this…
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On patrol with Monument Police
When I climbed into the patrol car with Monument Police Officer Dustin Thompson, I expected a quiet morning in a small town. What I found was a department with a lot more going on than most people realize. Throughout the day, I watched as officers handled everything from routine patrols to unexpected accidents. Calls came…
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Before Colorado’s ski resorts, there was Camp Hale
Resorts across Colorado are gearing up to open their lifts in the coming weeks, Keystone and Loveland are projected to open as soon as Halloween. But before the resorts, Colorado had the 10th Mountain Division — a U.S. Army unit that trained at Camp Hale near Leadville during World War II. Soldiers there learned to…
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Palmer Lake’s .5K brings out the best in community
Hundreds of people were seen doing donuts at an alarmingly calm speed around Palmer Lake on the last Sunday of September. No cars were involved, but pastries were consumed at the 11th annual Palmer Lake .5K. The tongue-in-cheek half-kilometer fun run once again drew a big crowd for a morning of laughter, costumes and community…
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Spooky season offers something for all ages
As autumn settles in the Tri-Lakes area, kids and adults alike will find no shortage of seasonal fun. From pumpkin patches and hayrides to pirate ships and Halloween parties, there’s something for everyone this October. Pumpkin patches Fall Mountain Farm, located near Mount Herman at 16300 Mt. Herman Lane in Monument, offers more than just…
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Monument Police resume community meetings over coffee
After a busy summer hiatus, the Monument Police Department is back to meeting with residents in an informal setting. Several officers joined community members this week at Wesley Owens in Monument to answer questions, hear concerns and build relationships. The department’s return to its quarterly gatherings follows a successful summer of outreach. On June 29,…
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New fire station opens to serve fast-growing north El Paso County area
Officials cut the ribbon last week on a new fire station designed to improve emergency response times in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. The station, which sits at the corner of Interquest Parkway and New Life Drive, will primarily serve the immediate area but is equipped to respond as far south as the Colorado…
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Monument Police resume community meetings over coffee
After a busy summer hiatus, the Monument Police Department is back to meeting with residents in an informal setting. Several officers joined community members this week at Wesley Owens in Monument to answer questions, hear concerns and build relationships. The department’s return to its quarterly gatherings follows a successful summer of outreach. On June 29,…
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New fire station opens to serve fast-growing north El Paso County area
Officials cut the ribbon last week on a new fire station designed to improve emergency response times in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. The station, which sits at the corner of Interquest Parkway and New Life Drive, will primarily serve the immediate area but is equipped to respond as far south as the Colorado…