Hunt or Gather buying club provides locally grown food at wholesale prices
Megan Andreozzi-Harris studied anthropology because she loved to travel, but equally important to her was developing personal connections and roots…
Food to Power screens “Common Ground,” hosts panel on soil and community health
On Feb. 21, a group of over 50 local citizens gathered at the Hillside Hub (1090 S. Institute St.) for…
DBSA Colorado Springs: three decades of walking alongside the community
In 1993, Karen Fallahi lost her son Erik, who suffered from bipolar disorder, when he died at age 25. “We…
The flow of the river
Eleven years ago, Manuel Pulido moved from Texas to Manitou Springs. As a sculptor and muralist with Apache roots, he…
The family story behind Old Colorado City’s Honey Cottage
Stepping into the Honey Cottage, one has the chance to taste the melon fields of Rocky Ford, the swamplands of…
In remembrance of sacrifice: The 9/11 Manitou Incline Memorial Climb
On Sept. 11, 2001, members of the al-Qaida terrorist group hijacked four commercial planes – two crashing into the North…
Annual WestFest celebration brings Westside together
It’s a fall Festivus for the west of us! On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Organization of Westside Neighbors (OWN) will…
Driving through life, one repair at a time: A mechanic’s story
The lobby inside Phoenix Auto Repair is immaculate. The black polish on the front desk, almost blinding. Along the walls…
More than a buzz: The Bear Creek Annual Honey Harvest & Pollinator Celebration Day
Searching for an activity to siphon the kids away from their screens? Seeking a reason to get outside and savor…
Exploring the Dragon’s Den
Since the beginning of time, humans have always wanted to explore new worlds, forge our own identities and ride off…
Waterfest 2024: Celebrating water and the community formed around it
For the second year, the Mineral Springs Foundation – in partnership with SunWater Spa, Manitou Springs Heritage Center, the Pikes…
The Road to Gratitude: the stories behind OCC’s new zero-proof bar
For Rob Templin and Michele Garrett, the road here has been a ride. Gratitude is the soon to be open…
Proactive efforts keep watershed safe from Manitou Reservoir fire
At 12:40 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 911 communication centers began receiving calls about smoke coming from Pikes Peak. The smoke…
Manitou Springs resident loves fine-tuning furniture that sings
“I always felt the world would be a better place if we all played music,” says Rick Vokt, a Manitou…
Experts weigh in on how armed suspect should have been handled
On April 11, 2022, Wilford Deweese, a 67-year-old unemployed accountant from Florida, drew a gun on a bartender at the…
Most important ingredient at Uchenna: a culture of love
For owner Maya Hetman, owner of Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant, life is infused with significance. From the name of her village,…
Perspectives vary about night of 2022 shooting in downtown Manitou
It was spring of 2022. Wilford Deweese had stopped in Colorado while driving back to Cape Canaveral, Florida, from his…
Consciously Living — one plastic container at a time
Growing up in Colorado, Inga Pettner’s father taught her the importance of being a good steward of the environment by…