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🌱 How threatened are Black Forest’s pines by Colorado’s beetle outbreak?
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In today's newsletter:
- How threatened are Black Forest's pines by Colorado's beetle outbreak?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 64, low: 41.
- Saturday: Pleasant; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In Colorado, the Majestic Ponderosa Pines Are Dying (capitalandmain.com) — Mountain pine beetles are rapidly killing ponderosa pines across Colorado, and the Forest Service projects heavy infestation stretching from Boulder down through Black Forest's wooded suburbs near Colorado Springs. The article explains how drought and climate change are fueling the outbreak, why it sharply increases wildfire and drinking‑water risks, and what state officials, foresters, and homeowners are doing to protect remaining trees. 
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Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
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Bear Creek Elemenary, 1330 Creekside Dr, Monument
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Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
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2:00 pm - Teen Craft Group
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
5:00 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Monument, CO Calendar, 645 Beacon Lite Rd, Monument
6:30 pm - Socrates Cafe
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
1:00 pm - Paws to Read
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
4:00 pm - Bleating Heart Night: Disability Connections →
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5:00 pm - Youth Night Activities!! →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 950 CO-105, Monument
6:30 pm - Toddler Time
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument
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🗞 Nearby News
Monument
- 'Key moment' in long mission to reimagine Colorado Springs creeks (gazette.com)
- LETTERS: Road safety; no way to run a railroad (gazette.com)
- Monument council to consider utility relocations for Jackson Creek Parkway widening (thebadger.news)
Air Force Academy
- Brigadier General Evan M. Miller (af.mil)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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