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Monument, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Monument! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How much higher could your Monument water bill climb?
- Is Monumentās rapid growth putting local water and wells at risk?
Also on today's calendar: Mellow MondaysāColoring Nights ā Colorado Springs Brewery Goat Patch Brewing Company and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny; becoming windier, warm, with a high of 79 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 31.
- Friday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ āStatus quo is not an option': Monument braces for multi-year water rate increases (gazette.com) ā Monument residents could see their monthly water bills rise for at least five straight years as town leaders confront a looming deficit in the water enterprise fund and aging infrastructure. Consultants outlined scenarios that might add $138 to over $300 per month for major system upgrades, while the Town Council gathers more data before scheduling any formal vote on rate changes. 
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ā¢ Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns about rapid growth at community meeting (koaa.com) ā Neighbors from Monument and northern El Paso County packed the Woodmoor Barn Community Center to press for more responsible growth, especially around water use and quality-of-life impacts. Residents described declining well levels, rising light and noise pollution, and fears about unsustainable development, urging county leaders and candidates to tighten oversight and protect the character of local small towns. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Monument
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Upcoming Events in
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Pour, Connect, Unwind @Corinaās
Corinaās Salon & Boutique, 153 Washington St Suite 104, Monument
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Third Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
10:30 am -
LPMS Drama 8 Performance
Lewis-Palmer Middle School , 1776 Woodmoor Dr , Monument
6:00 pm -
"The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes
Lewis-Palmer Middle School , 1776 Woodmoor Dr , Monument
6:00 pm -
Ninth Annual Aliorum De Award
Lewis , 1300 Higby Rd , Monument
7:00 pm -
Arbor Day Celebration!
Monument, CO Calendar Monument, CO 80132
10:00 am -
Monument Fiber Arts Group
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
10:30 am -
Mellow MondaysāColoring Nights ā Colorado Springs Brewery Goat Patch Brewing Company
Goat Patch Brewing Company ā Monument , 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr , Monument
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
š£ Monument Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Toddler Time
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
9:30 am -
Third Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
10:30 am -
"The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes
Lewis-Palmer Middle School , 1776 Woodmoor Dr , Monument
6:00 pm -
LPMS Drama 8 Performance
Lewis-Palmer Middle School , 1776 Woodmoor Dr , Monument
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A
To the woman in the white Expedition. Thank you. Your blessing this morning was a bright light in an otherwise dark week. I greatly appreciate yourā¦ (Nextdoor Misty Acres) - This guy is missing heās our home cat, he ventures outside and hasnāt came by the house for about 5 days.
If you see in him the Jackson creek area please give me a call @719-452-0245 (Nextdoor Jackson Creek)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Monument. Apply here.
- ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES INC posted a job opening for Audio-Visual Technician in Woodland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monument here.
š Nearby News
Air Force Academy
- Spring Culminating Exercise Tests Cadet Warfighter Skills ā¢ United States Air Force Academy (usafa.edu)
- A workhorse emerges in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District? (coloradopolitics.com)
- Murray: Leftover MW schools had better player-retention success than those joining Pac-12 (nevadasportsnet.com)
Woodland Park
- Star Wars Is Coming to Woodland Park (mountainjackpot.com)
- 81-year-old says ādead hang' helps her stay young (cpr.org)
- WPHS sophomore performs with fourth honor band this year (gazette.com)
Ok Monument! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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