Historic Manitou Springs Penny Arcade Under New Ownership
Beloved attraction to be preserved for future fun! Manitou Art Center to lead “Possibilities Project” After 92 years of ownership…
Manitou Arcade to be revitalized by new local owner
It’s the sound of pure joy. Beeping, jingling, roaring engine noises and the bugling of “Last Call,” the tune played…
Community Celebration Honoring 2025 Colorado College Honorary Doctorate Recipients
INDOCTORINATION: Sun. May 18 Community Celebration Honoring 2025 Colorado College Honorary Doctorate Recipients Steve Wood, Jeff Bieri, and Ben Sturgulewski…
A light in the dark Slice420 blends pizza and medical marijuana advocacy
The Patriarca family calls themselves American medical refugees. Stefany and Christian Patriarca, and their children Aliana, Giovanni and Sofia, uprooted…
At interim library grand opening, officials call for changes to library board
People came from nearby Rockrimmon residences and towns miles away for the May 10 grand opening of a small library…
Hurry like it’s the gold rush to Territory Days in Old Colorado City
Territory Days is a staple of Old Colorado City. In 2025, the event marks its 50th year. Like mining to…
For kings, queens and in-betweens: Inside Out hosts Pink Pony Disco
Trump’s first administration from 2016 to 2020 eroded protections and support for LGBTQ+ and young adults with stances like not…
Scenes from May’s First Friday Art Walk
As the weather warms, Art Walk is heating up, too. Crowds turned out for May’s First Friday Art Walk, which…
Border Burger hosts fundraiser for SoCo
Border Burger (934 Manitou Ave.) hosted a crawfish boil fundraiser for the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team (SoCo) on…
Letters to the Editor May 8
In response to ‘A reader calls us out’: Opinion doesn’t need a ‘balanced approach’ Dear Editor, In response to your…
Colorado publishes first comprehensive State of Homelessness Report
This week, the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, representing Colorado’s four Continuums of Care (CoCs), including the Pikes Peak CoC, released…
Trump 2.0 ‘The danger feels terribly real’: Military veterans battle the threat of deportation
Navy veteran Pablo Capistrano stood up in the middle of Gallogly Hall at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs,…
Ute Pass News: Plan your summer staycation: Your guide to the Green Box Arts Festival
You don’t have to travel far this summer to find world-class entertainment. The 17th Annual Green Box Arts Festival takes…
Celebrating Mother’s Day on May 11 in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs
Here’s where to shop, dine, unwind and even sip as you celebrate the most important lady in your life –…
Exodus Road fights human trafficking, turns ‘numbers into names’
The Exodus Road, a global nonprofit based in Colorado Springs dedicated to freeing victims of human trafficking and trafficking prevention,…
Crawfish boil at Border Burger supports wildland firefighters May 3
“Everybody knows somebody whose life has been impacted by wildfire,” said Rick Good, the co-owner of Border Burger. “Everyone should…
Architectural Treasure Hunt invites you to notice Manitou’s charming details
Can you find the small but lovely building features shown on the Manitou Springs Historic Preservation Commission’s Architectural Treasure Hunt…
TENACITY: Women in Conservation talks community connection to outdoors
Beneath the Pinery on the Hill, several of Colorado Springs’ oldest churches and neighborhoods unfold into a patchwork of diverse…
Join the The Arts Uprise, a theatre movement for this moment
I‘d been wrestling with the idea of how to stay somewhat sane when the world’s going nutso. Then I saw…
Manitou Springs City Council officially recognizes Bear Brothers site
Manitou Springs City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday night officially recognizing the Bear Brothers site, commonly known as the Gog…