Tag: monument
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Monument marks 250 years of USA, 150 of Colorado with parade, music and family fun
Thousands of residents and visitors filled downtown Monument on July 4 as the community celebrated Independence Day with its annual parade, street fair and live music while marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and Colorado’s 150th year of statehood. Turnout was hefty, as in past years, with spectators lining the extended parade route…
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Rosie’s annual car show on tap for July
What’s more 1950s than a car show? Monument’s iconic Rosie’s Diner, a 1950s-themed eatery, will be hosting its 26th Annual Benefit Car Show on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s a nice, fun way to bring the community together,” Rosie’s General Manager Mimi Reilly said. “It’s a fun event for kids to…
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Helitack adds short-haul capability to Front Range
An elite group of firefighters trained to respond rapidly to wildfires has been added to the Forest Service helicopter short-haul program. The Monument Helitack is a specialized team of highly trained firefighters who are transported by helicopter to suppress wildfires. Helitack is the managing and delivery of these firefighters and equipment by helicopter for rapid,…
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Is Buc-ee’s a convenience store? The answer could be important for El Paso County location
Whether El Paso County allows developers to go ahead with contentious plans for a second Colorado Buc-ee’s may come down to definitions. In a letter submitted this week, Buc-ee’s EPCO LLC asked the county to designate its use of land for a Buc-ee’s as a convenience store — not a gas station. “The proposed Buc-ee’s…
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Is Buc-ee’s a convenience store? The answer could be important for Tri-Lakes location
Whether El Paso County allows developers to go ahead with contentious plans for a second Colorado Buc-ee’s may come down to definitions. In a letter submitted last week, Buc-ee’s EPCO LLC asked the county to designate its use of land for a Buc-ee’s as a convenience store — not a gas station. “The proposed Buc-ee’s…
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Monument, Palmer Lake ready to celebrate Independence Day with annual traditions
The Tri-Lakes area is preparing to celebrate Independence Day with its largest and longest-running small-town Fourth of July traditions, as Monument and Palmer Lake welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a full day of patriotic festivities on July 4. Celebrating the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, from an early morning fun…
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Monument Lake parking plan to be discussed at July 20 meeting
A plan to begin charging a fee to park at Monument Lake will be discussed at the July 20 meeting of the Monument Town Council. The issue was originally discussed at the May 18 meeting. After considerable public feedback and discussion among council members, the Citizens Service Level Advisory Committee was given direction to make…
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Client appreciation event highlights Fletcher Team’s national real estate recognition
Boot Barn Hall became the site of a large-scale client appreciation celebration hosted by a Monument-based real estate group, of which the last two years has exponentially grown its outreach to the communities it serves. The group’s efforts have culminated into state and national rankings. More than 1,000 clients, friends and community supporters gathered June…
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Scenthound opens in Monument with focus on dogs’ hygiene and wellness
Scenthound, a new dog grooming business in Monument, wants its canine clients not just looking good, but also feeling good. Scenthound, a Jupiter-Fla.-based company with several locations in the Denver metro area, opened its Monument location — the first in southern Colorado — last week at 810 Sky Vista Point, No. 110. It is the…
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Scenthound opens in Monument with focus on dogs’ hygiene and wellness
Scenthound, a new dog grooming business in Monument, wants its canine clients not just looking good, but also feeling good. Scenthound, a Jupiter-Fla.-based company with several locations in the Denver metro area, opened its Monument location — the first in southern Colorado — last week at 810 Sky Vista Point, No. 110. It is the…