Leaders matter, especially when they direct kids’ education
I am responding to Brenda Holmes Stanciu’s guest editorial published April 14, 2022. I have two children in Manitou Springs…
It takes a village to build robotics teams
I am a community member, parent and employee of District 14 and have taught at Manitou Elementary for 18 years.…
District leadership’s decisions are disappointing
To the editor: I am writing to express my deep disappointment in Manitou Springs School District leadership’s decisions in recent…
Stagecoach Inn update
The Stagecoach Inn property, 702 Manitou Ave., has been showing signs of activity for the first time in months. A…
Man killed in shooting identified as Florida resident
The man killed in the April 11 shooting in downtown Manitou Springs has been identified as 67-year-old Wilford Robert DeWeese…
In memory of Jinx
Manitou Springs residents are leaving offerings near Shoshone Spring in honor of Jinx, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office K-9…
Council rescinds motion to delay library process
The words “clarification” and “clarify” flew around Memorial Hall during Manitou Springs City Council’s session on Tuesday, April 19. After…
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Stage 1 fire restrictions
Because of current and expected dry and windy conditions, effective immediately, Manitou Springs Fire Chief John K. Forsett is ordering…