Music studio will take locals to international audience
Photo by Larry Ferguson Michael Woods, whose love of the Manitou Springs music scene dates back five decades when he…
Public walks through the history of Hiawatha Gardens
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt It’s taken a while to reveal the gem hidden under the tacked-on detritus of decades.…
Brewing fun
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s sixth annual Heritage Brew Festival took place Saturday, Sept. 18, at Memorial Park. A preliminary…
Outdoors leaders share update about Waldo Canyon
Jennifer Peterson and Susan Davies, executive directors of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute and the Trails and Open Space Coalition,…
Heritage Center hosting talk on Hiawatha Gardens music
By Joanna Zaremba Fans of music, history and a good story with interesting characters and plot twists will find something…
Time to reduce wildfire risk around homes, other structures
The Manitou Springs Planning Department and the Fire Department are urging residents to take action now to reduce wildfire risk…
Manitou Springs fire chief imposes Stage 1 restrictions
To protect the quality of life of the Manitou Springs community and to respond to a lack of moisture in…
Library design strives to answer community’s concerns
On Thursday, Sept. 9, Manitou Springs’ journey to a more inclusive, modern Carnegie Library took a giant step forward. Architect…
Never forget
Firefighters from around the country came together Saturday, Sept. 11, to climb the Manitou Incline and honor people who died…
Crew helps OSAC with Intemann Trail rehabilitation
Courtesy of the Open Space Advisory Committee If you’ve hiked the Intemann Trail above Manitou Springs in the past several…
Happy 90th birthday!
Longtime Manitou resident Joanne Garrison, wearing a tiara, was celebrated at the Cliff House on Sunday, Sept. 5. Dozens of…
Family bringing Louisiana treats to Manitou Springs
Photo by Larry Ferguson Beignets in Manitou Springs? For one enterprising family, the idea of offering the French deep-fried pastries…
Tours will help heal vandalism at Crystal Valley Cemetery
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt The community was horrified and angry in May, when news spread that Crystal Valley Cemetery…
Parks and rec director happy to serve Manitou
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt Skyler Beck has a problem. Every time he goes to a park, he sees a…
Open house slated for Wheeler Park renovation
Wheeler Pocket Park, 25 Park Ave., has been prioritized for renovation by the Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Department and…
Art exhibit will celebrate one man’s remarkable legacy
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Chip Shaw lived with four principles: curiosity, creativity, courage and compassion. He taught those to…
COMMONWHEEL LABOR DAY ARTS FESTIVAL 2021
The artists Ceramic artists: Lyle Clift, Pueblo Don Cox, Boulder Ross Elgin, Montrose Jennifer Hanson, Colorado Springs Tony Heslop, Colorado…
City selling planks milled from Siberian elm trees
To further promote tree planting and friendly landscapes within Manitou Springs, the city will host a silent auction for 20…
Residents, businesses get on board with Pollination Stations
At its most basic level, gardening is about planting seeds, nurturing them with hard work and tender loving care, and…
Help for the cemetery
Greg Johnson, left, hands a check to Gerard “Star” Starling as American Legion Post 39 Commander Tom Coca watches Tuesday,…