Surface Gallery digs deep into OCC art scene
In recent years, the Westside has steadily enhanced its reputation as an important home to art-related businesses. Late this summer…
Talking history
McCraw’s talk, sponsored by the Manitou Springs Heritage Center, centered on four female doctors who practiced in Colorado Springs during…
Vintage teams turn back the clock on baseball
The cranks were in the bleachers, the ballists on both clubs were ready, the strikers were warming up and hoping…
Mason Jar and Trails End Taproom join forces
As you travel along West Colorado Avenue in the 2900 block, you may have noticed a name change on the…
Young players thriving at Manitou’s summer baseball camp
There’s something unusual happening at Mustang Field this summer. Once a week, players, coaches, volunteer assistants and parents are gathering…
Arborist to help care for Manitou Springs trees
It’s a fact that Manitou residents love their trees. The mere mention of tree removal in any of the city’s…
Sudents learn basics of home construction at MSHS
As a vocational education project nears the halfway mark at Manitou Springs High School, things are beginning to look remarkably…
Enthusiasm rules at Meraki Springs store in OCC
You can feel the creative energy as soon as you walk in the door at Meraki Springs, and it’s a…
Malila takes helm at Manitou, Ute Pass libraries
After Taryn Malila graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with an English degree, she was still undecided…
Little Free Pantry takes aim at food insecurity
Colorado Springs resident Hailey Radvillas opened the Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry in front of her Westside home a little…
St. Baldrick’s event is a first for Manitou
If you haven’t heard of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you might be surprised to learn about the important charitable work…
Anthony reflects on Manitou’s changes during tenure
City planner Michelle Anthony was volunteering at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s front desk one weekend about 12 years ago,…
Abused children can find help at Safe Passage
Photo by Larry Ferguson Medical, legal and investigative help, along with mental health counseling, is readily available and easy to…
Women offer massage, reiki at new downtown business
Photo by Larry Ferguson “It seems like it’s something we want to do every day, forever,” said Staci Pettibone, talking…
Music studio will take locals to international audience
Photo by Larry Ferguson Michael Woods, whose love of the Manitou Springs music scene dates back five decades when he…