Knowledge Bowl team earns trophy, heads to States Kyle Blasi of Green Mountain Falls headed to Greeley this week for the state Knowledge Bowl competition. Blasi has competed with the Manitou Springs High School team since his freshman year. “It’s brain sports,” he says of the competition, which pits three teams of four students against […]
“This is a fresh start, with a new community, with an awesome board, with great citizens. I’m really looking forward to being able to serve. Seeing what that means for me, and seeing what the town’s wants and needs are, is really important to me.” So begins Caleb Patterson, Green Mountain Falls’ newest town manager. […]
Chainsaw training for fire mitigation, Feb. 15-16 in Green Mountain Falls In light of the recent catastrophic fires in CA, fire mitigation and disaster readiness are on many residents’ minds throughout the country. The Fire Mitigation Advisory Committee (FMAC) of Green Mountain Falls (GMF) is partnering for a second time with Team Rubicon, one of […]
Pikes Peak Rock Shop – Still here and better than ever! The Pikes Peak Rock Shop in Cascade closed its doors in early fall. Hand-printed magic marker signs stated they were closed for maintenance. People wondered though. “Will they re-open? Are they closed for good?” Messages were left on their machine asking the same. People […]
Yule Days! Yule Days were celebrated in Green Mountain Falls Dec. 7 and 8. Diverse activities enticed young and old locals and friends from near and far. The warm weather was welcoming, and fun and festivities were enjoyed by all! Yule Days was made possible by a collaboration between: Green Box Arts (GreenBox.org), Building Ute […]
Holiday happenings and unique gifts galore in the lower Ute Pass There’s lots of family fun and shopping opportunities in store for locals and visitors away from the maddening crowds in the beautiful small towns at the base of Pikes Peak. Whether you’re looking for locally crafted specialty gifts or a good place to rest […]
Send news and/or photos to [email protected] Green Mountain Falls Yule Days: Community, nostalgia, merriment – and horses! Remember the days of carolers singing at your door, yule log hunts, hot cocoa and roasted chestnuts by the fire along with the gleeful sounds of children? Green Mountain Falls (GMF) Yule Days invite you to relive some […]
Books Above the Clouds celebrates one-year anniversary on Nov. 11 “I’ve always wanted a bookstore, always,” begins Natalie Oliver, owner of the Books Above the Clouds used bookstore in Woodland Park. “I moved my 15 boxes of books into [my boyfriend’s] basement. [He said] ‘Remember that bookstore you talked about? Let’s open that!’” Michael Stein, […]
20th anniversary of the Chipita Park Association’s Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3 Bring your friends and family to the 20th Anniversary of this much anticipated and celebrated Arts & Crafts Fair in the Ute Pass, a perfect time to gather in beautiful Marcroft Hall with friends, local artists and crafters to […]
Forté Handbell Quartet Offers Ringing Workshops and Handbell Concert October 12 & 13 at Church in the Wildwood The Church in the Wildwood (CIW) often collaborates with area organizations to bring music and art to the mountains! During Arts Month, CIW, along with support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, is hosting an inspiring weekend of […]
Creek Week Cleanup in the Ute Pass The Fountain Creek watershed has become home to the largest cleanup effort of its kind in the state, and Ute Pass youth and residents are participating. Creek Week Cleanup is a nine-day community improvement and beautification program that has captured the hearts and dedication of thousands of volunteers […]
GLIMPSES AND PHOTOS BY JUDITH PIAZZA Send news and/or photos to [email protected]. Green Box & Auric Gallery presents the 3rd Annual Farm & Art Market You won’t want to miss this afternoon of delight! The 3rd Annual Farm & Art Market hosted by Green Box Arts in partnership with Auric Gallery takes place Saturday, Sept. […]
Cantina Verde For elevated dining in the Pikes Peak area, try Green Mountain Falls’ newest restaurant and cafe, Cantina Verde, serving up southwest-inspired cuisine and comfort favorites. Open hours: Coffee Bar, Wednesday-Sunday, 7:30-11:00 a.m., serving breakfast burritos and bowls Saturday and Sunday; Lunches, Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Dinners Wednesday-Sunday, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Sip a […]
Ute Pass area new business profile: Woodland Park Apothecary & Energy Healing Annae Bert opened Woodland Park Apothecary & Energy Healing early July in the corner of the Gold Hill Shopping Plaza of Woodland Park. The shop is overflowing with luscious scents, beautiful handcrafted jewelry, specialty candles, hard-to-find kitchen gadgets, oils, soaps, apothecary jars, a […]
The curtain is now closed on the 16th annual Green Box Arts Festival. Two weeks of dazzling dance, mesmerizing music, stunning art, fabulous films, tantalizing theater and more has rocked the small town of Green Mountain Falls and left those who participated reveling in the wonder of it all, changed by the excellence of the […]
This year’s 86th Annual Bronc Day Festival with the theme “All Aboard for Ute Pass” will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 7 a.m. ’til 3 p.m. Bronc Day celebrates the community of Ute Pass and beyond with a day of free, fun, festive family activities. Since 1939, Bronc Day has welcomed tourists and […]
Ute Pass Elementary School is a small school in Chipita Park that’s part of Manitou Springs District 14. UPES serves preschoolers through sixth graders from the historic communities of Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls and Crystola. In the words of Principal Jackie Powell, “Ute Pass Elementary is a true gem, with a culture that […]
These are exciting times for the people who reside in or visit Green Mountain Falls! The community is buzzing about the following projects. Stay tuned as plans unfold and take the opportunity to weigh in and add your voice as possible. New pool and park design Preliminary plans are in the works for a […]
Warmer weather and wildflower blossoms bring hikers to the Ute Pass area. Here are some tips, guidelines and opportunities to make the most of your time and desire to walk in nature’s beauty. Green Mountain Falls Trail Maps New GMF trail maps are available! The 20 miles of our trails and open spaces […]
The James Turrell Skyspace in Green Mountain Falls is one of a kind. Joining the 85 skyspaces constructed around the world, the GMF Skyspace opened in 2022 during the Green Box Arts Festival. It’s the first to be built on a mountainside, the first in Colorado and one of the few Turrell skyspaces with a […]
