Tri-Lakes news briefs for Aug. 13, 2025

Courtesy Monument Police Department
Tax credits
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is accepting applications for the Opportunity Now Tax Credit.
Companies in the advanced manufacturing, clean energy, construction, infrastructure and semiconductor industries that are investing in talent initiatives such as workforce training or skill development are eligible to apply.
This program offers a refundable tax credit of up to 50% of eligible costs, including facility improvements and equipment purchases used for training.
Application Timeline:
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire: Due by Sept. 16
Reservation Application: Due by Sept. 18
Education accolades
• Three Monument students were named to the dean’s list at Biola College. They were Avery Darnell who is majoring in Business Administration, Garrison Keeton who is majoring in Cinema and Media Arts and Jillian Trowbridge who is majoring in Psychology