Mustangs showing signs of progress on football field
There are a lot of ways to measure the progression of a football team. A good measurement of the Manitou…
Results released from independent survey of former D14 staffers
By Greta Anderson Debate continues in Manitou Springs School District 14 over whether a “dramatic” jump in staff turnover is…
May, June, July sales taxes show some decreases
The city’s Finance Department has released sales tax information for May, June and July. Vendors report and submit tax collections…
Planning Department staffers unveil proposed Zoning Code update
An open house focusing on the city’s Zoning Code update drew 19 people to the Manitou Art Center on Thursday,…
Police Beat
Manitou Springs Police Department Emergency call 911, non-emergency call 719-390-5555 Sept. 12 Manitou Springs Police officers responded to a dog…
Letters to the Editor
School District 14 making strong and positive start Time sure does fly by quickly. We are already in the fifth…
MSHS senior earns National Merit Semifinalist status
On Sept. 14, Manitou Springs High School senior Elanor Fugate was announced as one of the semifinalists in the 2023…
Soda Springs Park master plan delayed
By William J. Dagendesh The Soda Springs Park final master plan fell under criticism from the Manitou Springs City Council…
The magic of the Mountain
You may think you know Pikes Peak in all its moods, from serene to stormy and everything in between. But…
Intrepid outdoor adventurers set records in Colorado mountains
Ranier Raqueno and his team did it: They set records on North America’s highest named lake. As mentioned in the…
Soccer team drops first games of the season
In the early stages of the season, Manitou Springs boys soccer coach Ben Mack identified Vanguard as one of the…
Volleyball team shows strength at Jefferson Academy tournament
The Manitou Springs girls volleyball team is finding its stride. After a four-set win over Doherty on Sept. 6, the…
Manitou squeaks by Valley, thanks to special teams
Sometimes it just takes one play to light a spark. For the Manitou Springs football team, that play came on…
Golfers finish league slate, turn attention to regionals
The league season is over for the Manitou Springs boys golf team. The Mustangs competed at the final Tri-Peaks tournament…
Local café keeps its loyal customers caffeinated
By William J. Dagendesh In fall 2020, Justin and Katie Snyder, then Manitou Springs residents, were relaxing at The Loft…
Police Beat
Sept. 5 During a traffic stop near Manitou Avenue and Old Man’s Trail, Manitou Springs Police officers discovered a passenger…
Letter to the Editor
Parking lot needs more security for visitors’ vehicles To the editor: I am emailing you to inform you of a…
Closures, detours announced for Ascent and Marathon
To allow for runners participating in the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent to remain safe from vehicular traffic, various detours…
Police Beat
Aug. 29 The Manitou Springs Police Department received a report about a disturbance in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue…
Manitou boys soccer team faring better than expected
For a squad light on experience, the Manitou Springs boys soccer team is playing with a seasoned flow in the…