The Exodus Road, a global nonprofit based in Colorado Springs dedicated to freeing victims of human trafficking and trafficking prevention, held a Together on Freedom’s Frontier fundraiser on April 25. The Exodus Road has projects in 10 countries and teams in six, and does work in Colorado and other states. It was founded nearly 15 […]
“Everybody knows somebody whose life has been impacted by wildfire,” said Rick Good, the co-owner of Border Burger. “Everyone should support [firefighters].” To that end, Border Burger (934 Manitou Ave.) is hosting a crawfish boil fundraiser for the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team (SoCo) on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 5 p.m. SoCo […]
Can you find the small but lovely building features shown on the Manitou Springs Historic Preservation Commission’s Architectural Treasure Hunt form? You won’t know until you try. And, in trying, you’ll be prompted to slow down and really notice the details of Manitou Springs that make the town unique and enchanting. It might even make […]
Beneath the Pinery on the Hill, several of Colorado Springs’ oldest churches and neighborhoods unfold into a patchwork of diverse architecture. There is no better view of downtown than the one framed by each window in the Pinery’s massive east-facing wall of light and glass. Central to this picturesque view sits the city’s iconic golden […]
I‘d been wrestling with the idea of how to stay somewhat sane when the world’s going nutso. Then I saw this fascinating video by Jennifer Lisa Vest. The Indigenous philosopher and psychic said that when watching things get torn down (America? Democracy? Retirement savings?), the best answer is to build something. I’ve seen people doing […]
Manitou Springs City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday night officially recognizing the Bear Brothers site, commonly known as the Gog and Magog rocks. “According to Ute tradition, two brothers were hunting near the massive boulders of Manitou Springs, named by white settlers and commonly known as Gog and Magog rocks,” read Mayor John Graham. “At […]
Superhero Summer free family event in Cascade on May 4 Get ready to kick off the summer in heroic style! Families are invited to Superhero Summer, a free event packed with fun crafts, exciting games and caped crusaders on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marcroft Hall (9105 Chipita Park Rd.) in […]
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Edward C. Rochette Money Museum (818 N. Cascade Ave.) is sharing a timely message about pop culture; that while movie stars and music icons are a reflection of modern society, so are coins! “Numismatics” is the study and collection of coins, tokens, paper money and related objects, and from April […]
If I surveyed 50 people, and asked each of them to define the job of a registered nurse, odds are good most of those surveyed would draw a parallel between nursing and saving lives. In fact, as part of my research for this week’s column, I collected an entire page of inspirational quotes about the […]
Heather McDuffee, pastor of Community Congregational Church of Manitou Springs, addressed a crowd of approximately 3,500 people on the steps of Colorado Springs City Hall during the Hands Off protest on April 5. The protest was part of a national effort opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and potential cuts to services like Medicare and education […]
Over 100 area residents took to Manitou Avenue outside city hall on April 5 to participate in the nationwide Hands Off protest against recent government actions including sweeping federal job cuts, deportations without due process and possible future actions such as cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Some protesters held an upside-down American flag, […]
Following the April 5 Hands Off protest at Colorado Springs City Hall, the Colorado Springs Homeless Union held a rally and protest against the city’s sit-lie ordinance and camping ban. “The sit-lie ordinance is a piece of city law that prohibits sitting or lying down on the sidewalk in an area downtown and around downtown,” […]
Supporters of Rockrimmon Library in northwest Colorado Springs, which was closed down by Pikes Peak Library District officials at the end of last year, have opened a new library across the street from the old one. Volunteers at the new library, called Reading at the Rock and housed in Christ the King Lutheran Church on […]
What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? That’s the question behind Chris Anderson’s 2023 TED talk “It’s time for infectious generosity. Here’s how.” Anderson is the longtime curator of TED, a nonprofit that spreads valuable ideas globally via short videoed talks. Originally focused on technology, entertainment and design (hence the acronym TED), the […]
Though technically the first Art Walk of spring, a chilly wind and a few snow flurries attended the April Art Walk – though that didn’t keep the crowds of art admirers away. Many artists whose work was featured during Art Walk will be on display all month – so if you missed Art Walk, you […]
Bronc Day announces 2025 Grand Marshal Bronc Day, the signature event of Green Mountain Falls for 87 years, will take place this summer on Saturday, July 26. Leading the parade and festivities will be long-time resident Ann Esch. Parade organizers say Ann first came to Green Mountain Falls as a summer visitor in 1937. She […]
National Library Week from April 6-12 celebrates libraries everywhere and the critical roles they play in their communities. Libraries connect people with resources, opportunities and each other. They also grow and change with their community, which is exactly what Manitou Springs Library did recently with its renovation project. The City of Manitou Springs consulted Pikes […]
“Plume Domination” is when a fire’s behavior is mostly controlled by winds generated by the fire’s own plume. It’s also the name of a special IPA made by Cerberus Brewing Company (702 W. Colorado Ave.), brewed to raise funds for the all-volunteer Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team (SoCo). SoCo supports wildland fire operations and […]
This month we’re going to focus on one of the bigger challenges we are working on – managing erosion. When you hear “erosion,” you probably picture sandy beaches slowly being eaten away by the ocean. But right here in Colorado, we’re dealing with a different kind of erosion – one that’s messing with our creeks, […]
Sally Fitzgerald is a longtime volunteer at the Manitou Springs Food Pantry, which currently operates out of the historic building that housed St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church until its recent closure. The pantry serves around 80 families during its Wednesday distributions. Previously, the Silver Key Senior Lunch program began in the church just before pantry hours. […]
