Graffiti rocks Ruxton Avenue
On Dec. 15, the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) was alerted to extensive vandalism on Ruxton Avenue. “Over the weekend…
Manitou council approves park master plan amid budget concerns
The Manitou Springs City Council voted this week to approve the master plan for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park, but ongoing concerns…
CO Springs school board ends teachers union contract in place since 1968
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. The Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) Board of Education voted…
Library supporters fight on
Despite the Nov. 30 closure of the Rockrimmon Library, activists are continuing efforts to save their local branch. During an…
Council approves attorney pay bump, regulates psychedelic centers
Manitou Springs City Council approved a rate increase for the city attorney and passed a first reading of an ordinance…
Odds and Ends Emporium sources local artists for holiday gifts
Disclosure: Heidi Beedle is married to Erin Beedle. December is the busiest time of year for retail small businesses in…
Board to revote on library closure
Residents gathered at the Rockrimmon Library on Nov. 30 to commemorate the library branch before it closed on Dec. 1.…
Final efforts as Rockrimmon Library set to close
Despite the best efforts of residents, activists and elected officials, the Rockrimmon Library will close Nov. 30. Hundreds of people…
Budget concerns possible for Manitou with retail marijuana in COS
With the success of Colorado Springs’ recreational marijuana ballot measure, members of the Manitou Springs City Council are concerned about…
Safe Schools Coalition advocates for LGBTQ students
LGBTQ students in Colorado Springs discussed their experiences in local school districts this week during a panel discussion hosted by…
Rockrimmon residents rally at City Hall for library
Over 100 community members filled the Colorado Springs City Council chambers and spilled out onto the steps of City Hall…
Residents rally to rescue Rockrimmon Library
Over 100 residents gathered at Rockrimmon Library on Oct. 26 to organize a campaign to prevent the library from closing.…
Jane Fonda rallies Dems in Colorado Springs
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. Actress and climate activist Jane Fonda campaigned with El Paso County’s…
‘Now it’s gone’: Homeless say CSPD destroys belongings
During the Colorado Springs City Council’s Oct. 21 Budget Town Hall, Kris Molinari, a case consultant and investigator with the…
Can’t recall: Signatures insufficient for special election
Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham has avoided a recall election. According to an Oct. 4 statement of sufficiency issued by…
University of Colorado pays $91k for former mayor’s safety review
According to documents obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request, the University of Colorado paid the law firm…
LART budget discussion marked by anti-trans agenda
During Tuesday’s Colorado Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Dave Donelson took issue with the recommended budget from the Lodgers and…
Christian homeschoolers join progressives in opposition to school choice amendment
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. Progressive public education advocates in Colorado have found an unlikely ally…
COS Statehouse race focuses on LGBTQ rights, economy
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. In 2022, Rep. Stephanie Vigil (D-Colorado Springs) beat Republican Dave Donelson,…
LART budget discussion marked by anti-trans agenda
During Tuesday’s Colorado Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Dave Donelson took issue with the recommended budget from the Lodgers and…