Football team falls to Lamar, plans for offseason
Manitou Springs football coach Stu Jeck has said the same thing all season. The Mustangs need to be bigger, faster…
Police Beat
Oct. 24 Manitou Springs Police officers contacted a man illegally camping near Manitou Avenue and westbound U.S. Highway 24. He…
Mustangs hope to end season on high note
With their playoff hopes all but out the window, the Manitou Springs football team is turning its focus to completing…
Boys cross-country team hoping for historic performance at state
The Manitou Springs boys cross-country team is returning to the state meet this weekend. The Mustangs qualified as a team…
Rykovich honored for CHSAA Hall of Fame induction
Former players and coaches convened at Richardson Field on Oct. 21 to honor longtime Manitou football coach George Rykovich for…
Volleyball team getting solid test ahead of regionals
The Manitou Springs volleyball team will see perhaps the toughest test of the season with regionals quickly approaching. The Mustangs…
Manitou soccer garners bid in 3A state playoffs
Heading into last week’s regular season finale against James Irwin, Manitou Springs boys soccer coach Ben Mack felt the Mustangs…
Come get your dead on with Smokebrush Foundation
Courtesy of Wendy Wilkinson Come celebrate with the dead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, when the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts…
Police Beat
Oct. 17 Manitou Springs Police officers responded to a cold criminal trespassing incident in the 00 block of Manitou Avenue.…
Issue 7A essential for city’s street, transportation future
Note: The following is the mayor’s opinion and not an official position for the city of Manitou Springs. Manitou Springs…
New leader with new vision was crucial for district
I continue to shake my head at the repetition of the Stand Up for Manitou “investigation” of Manitou School District…
Let’s listen to all voices speaking about D14
I am a 20-year resident of Manitou Springs and the mother of two Manitou students. I am also an educator…
City Council reviews proposed land use changes to code
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council discussed proposed language changes to the city’s Land Use Development Code during…
Happy (almost) Halloween
Photo by Rhonda VanPelt. The Jacobson-Lyda house on Manitou Avenue is always decorated for the spooky season.
Redevelopment plan for former Cheyenne Village clears hurdle
By William J. Dagendesh A request to demolish three structures at 183 Crystal Park Road, the former Cheyenne Village, dominated…
Painting the Town
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Just about a half-block away, work on the Turtle Project was occurring at a crosswalk…
Business promotes physical, mental healing through Nature
By William J. Dagendesh A local business is being recognized for inspiring clients to explore nature as a way to…
City staff continues working hard for community
Courtesy of Denise Howell, Manitou Springs city administrator Fall is upon us, and it has been a busy summer! The…
Thanks for support during CS Utilities pipeline project
Courtesy of Colorado Springs Utilities We’d like to thank Manitou Springs for being patient with us! In the summer of…
Volleyball team bounces back to defeat Florence
The Manitou Springs girls volleyball team is in a good spot to advance to the postseason, but needs to get…