Tag: palmer lake
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Palmer Lake Library prepares to expand hours with new ‘hybrid’ model for patrons
One of the smallest libraries in the Pikes Peak Library District will be the first to take on a new approach to expanding access. The Palmer Lake Library takes up the second floor of a small building near the center of the town, immediately above the Lucretia Vaile Museum. It has the shortest hours of…
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Palmer Lake Library prepares to expand hours with new ‘hybrid’ model for patrons
One of the smallest libraries in the Pikes Peak Library District will be the first to take on a new approach to expanding access. The Palmer Lake Library takes up the second floor of a small building near the center of the town, immediately above the Lucretia Vaile Museum. It has the shortest hours of…
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Palmer Lake declares water emergency
The town of Palmer Lake last week declared a Stage 1 Water Emergency, citing nonexistent flows in the town’s surface water source. In a memo, Palmer Lake Water Supervisor Charles Roubidoux said Monument Creek has been “completely dry” since June 19, forcing the town to rely solely on its groundwater wells. “The town has observed…
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Palmer Lake declares water emergency
The town of Palmer Lake last week declared a Stage 1 Water Emergency, citing nonexistent flows in the town’s surface water source. In a memo, Palmer Lake Water Supervisor Charles Roubidoux said Monument Creek has been “completely dry” since June 19, forcing the town to rely solely on its groundwater wells. “The town has observed…
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Crews battling small wildfire near Palmer Lake
Crews were battling a small wildfire near Palmer Lake on Tuesday, according to reports. Called the Sundance fire, the blaze was 0.1 acres as of Tuesday afternoon. Residents have reported seeing smoke near the top of Sundance Mountain, which serves as a visual backdrop to the town. This is a developing story and will be…
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Finalists named for Palmer Lake town administrator
Palmer Lake announced three finalists for the position of town administrator. The finalists are: “The finalists were selected from a highly qualified pool of applicants through a competitive recruitment process conducted in partnership with Strategic Government Resources, SGR, based in Keller, Texas,” Town Clerk Erica Romero said in an email. The town will hold a…
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Three bears take dip at Palmer Lake Reservoir, spotted by hikers
A Sunday morning hike turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter for one Monument couple when they watched a black bear and her two cubs splash and swim in Lower Palmer Lake Reservoir. Jeanie Cook, who resides at Cherry Springs Ranch near Monument, captured video of the bears during a July 12 hike with her husband,…
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Tri-Lakes SmoKIN’ Showdown expands with Palmer Paddle in first combined event
Two of the Tri-Lakes area’s recent notable summer traditions have become one. Organizers combined the Tri-Lakes SmoKIN’ Showdown and Palmer Paddle into a single day of barbecue, paddle sports, live music and family friendly activities aimed at celebrating the community while supporting local nonprofits. The inaugural Tri-Lakes SmoKIN’ Showdown & Palmer Paddle runs from 8:30…
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Palmer Lake trustees discuss ‘unprecedented’ employee attrition
In response to losing another contractor in early July, Palmer Lake trustee Tony Beltran told colleagues at a public meeting Thursday that the town needs to address how it can retain employees. “It seems unprecedented right now how many employees we’re losing,” he said. Since last year, the town has cycled through multiple high-profile leaders…
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Hundreds gather as Palmer Lake awakens whimsical new troll sculpture
A whimsical new guardian has taken up residence beneath Palmer Lake’s pedestrian bridge. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 28 to celebrate the unveiling of an 8-foot-tall metal troll sculpture created by Monument artist and blacksmith Jodi Bliss during Awake Palmer Lake’s “Awake the Troll” community celebration. The sculpture, which now overlooks the popular…