Mustangs run out of gas during Homecoming game
For almost three quarters, the Manitou Springs football team went toe-to-toe with the toughest opponent it has seen all year.…
Volleyball team splits its recent Tri-Peaks League matches
The Manitou Springs volleyball team continues to fight valiantly in key matches, but it doesn’t always end up on the…
Cross-country teams turn in another strong showing
The Manitou Springs boys cross-country team continues to generate solid performances, and the general feeling is that the Mustangs haven’t…
Manitou soccer team is jumping into league play
Fresh off a 3-0 win over Ellicott on Sept. 29, the Manitou Springs boys soccer team is turning its attention…
Pinehurst course provides tough state challenge for Clifford
Jack Clifford learned one major lesson in his first try at a state golf tournament. “Putting is hard,” he said.…
Police Beat
Manitou Springs Police Department Emergency call 911, non-emergency call 719-390-5555 Sept. 26 Manitou Springs Police officers stopped a vehicle in…
City Council approves new water tank construction
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council granted JDS Hydro Consultants Inc. approval to build a second water storage…
Police Beat
Manitou Springs Police Department Emergency call 911, non-emergency call 719-390-5555 Sept. 19 A fondling incident involving a juvenile occurred in…
Volunteer Opportunites
Manitou boards and commissions The Historic Preservation Commission needs two regular members and two alternates; the Housing Advisory Board needs…
CRANE mobilizes for Arts Month with public projects
Courtesy of Creative Alliance Manitou Springs In honor of #ArtsMonthOctober, Manitou Springs continues its 150th anniversary celebration with new public…
Volleyball team smacks down TCA in gritty effort
The wave of school spirit that sweeps through the Manitou Springs high school hallways found its way into the gym…
Soccer team beats out CSCS in second overtime
Rivalry games tend to bring out the best in competitors. That held true as the Manitou Springs boys soccer team…
Big win could set tone for remaining football games
The score of the Manitou Springs football team’s 43-32 win over Prospect Ridge Academy is slightly deceptive. To say the…
Cross-country teams leave Crested Butte with positive results
After a few weeks off from competition, the Manitou Springs cross-country teams hit the road to compete at the Emma…
Clifford punches his ticket to state golf tournament
If there is any athlete in the Manitou Springs High School building that can handle the mental rigors of qualifying…
What is 40 feet tall, made of white rocks and lives on a hillside?
By Rhonda Van Pelt It’s the giant M overlooking Manitou Springs, that’s what. Devoted Manitou Springs High School graduates have…
District 14 staff departures hurt teachers and students
We love Manitou and, for us, Manitou’s sesquicentennial is both a celebration and a call to action. The rich 150-year…
Volleyball squad gets benefit of learning from Lamar early
Facing its biggest test of the season, the Manitou Springs girls volleyball came away with a 25-16, 25-18, 25-21 loss…
Soccer team responding well to challenging losses
Perhaps the biggest test for the Manitou Springs boys soccer team was going to be how it responded to its…
Long gap between meets designed to ensure cross-country success
This cross-country season has looked different for the Manitou Springs runners. Although fall sports have been underway for the better…