Gambling and gardening – and gambling on a garden – this spring
In her 1932 autobiography “Heritage of Years” Francis Wolcott wrote a telling sentence in her prologue. “If there be but…
Dear Mrs. Hughes March 14
Dear Mrs. Hughes, My old friend who I see about twice a year has religious and political views I find…
Manitou Springs High School Sports Feature
New look baseball roster has same old expectations PHOTO AND STORY BY DANIEL MOHRMANN The Manitou Springs baseball team may…
Reaching Out: A new column about ways to connect with your community
Hi there, My name is Judy Carnick. My neighbors know me as the “the woman who waves and walks the…
Election 2025 – Citizens Project
Election Day is April 1st — this is a mail only election and ballots must be received by 7pm on…
March 7 Manitou Springs Weekly Police Report
FEBRUARY 25 Officers responded to a report of a criminal trespass that occurred in the 800 block of Manitou Avenue…
Carnivale 2025 brings community together for Mardi Gras good times
Photos from Carnivale 2025 by Mark Lee A jubilant crowd celebrated Mardi Gras in true Manitou style on March 1…
Manitou Springs Highschool Sports + Teachers Retiring
Mustangs girls soccer team aiming to take a leap forward By Daniel Mohrmann Following up a state championship game appearance…
February 28 Manitou Springs Weekly Police Report
FEBRUARY 19 A Colorado ID was turned into the front office over the weekend of Feb. 15-17. By Feb. 19…
Community turns out for Pikes Peak Bulletin forum
Upwards of 80 people filled the Border Burger Bar seating area for the Pikes Peak Bulletin’s forum, “A Stronger Newsroom…
Good times roll at CarniBall 2025
Revelers filled Iron Springs Chateau on Feb. 22 for the 6th annual CarniBall. The Mardi Gras fun continues with the…
Merlin and Nancy Vincent: Restoring Carnivale history
When the ManiKrewe Carnivale committee was formed a few years ago, we happily inherited more than 30 years of Manitou…
Dear Mrs. Hughes February 27
Dear Mrs. Hughes, I would like to write you about an issue that has been worrying me lately. I had…
February 21 Manitou Springs Weekly Police Report
FEBRUARY 12 MSPD officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3600 block of W Colorado Avenue. The…
Calling all krewes! Make your Carnivale krewe the best in the parade
Krewe (krü) Noun A krewe is any group or organization of friends who would like to band together to host…
Dear Mrs. Hughes February 20
Dear Mrs. Hughes, Please help me. I don’t know how I got here. One minute I had a good life…
February 14 Manitou Springs Weekly Police Report
FEBRUARY 4 MSPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Occupants of the vehicle were providing fictitious identification and officers believed they…