2022 City Photo Contest
The city of Manitou Springs has announced the winners of its 2022 Photo Contest. The city received 90-plus photos from…
Pet of the Week
Humane Society – Pet of the Week: Hello there! My name is Simba and I’m a 3-year-old orange tabby and…
MACH grant applications for 2023 being accepted
With an enhanced website to expedite the process, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for…
2022 Skeleton Craze winners
Courtesy of the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce As we said goodbye to the spookiest month of the year, our…
Downtown trick-or-treating
Dozens of children and the young at heart took to the downtown streets on Monday, Oct. 31, stopping at businesses…
2022 Emma Crawford Coffin Races
housands of spectators turned out to cheer on 43 teams in this year’s Emma Crawford Coffin Races on Saturday, Oct.…
Donations being accepted for MSRE Warm Clothing Drive
Manitou Springs Real Estate LLC is sponsoring its annual Warm Clothing Drive. Clean, gently used winter clothing such as coats,…
Ongoing Events
Community Manitou Community Church Food Pantry: Everyone is welcome; no vouchers or identification required. Provided by Westside CARES and Manitou…
Pet of the Week
Happy Cats Haven – Pet of the Week: Hello, I’m ZZ, a dashing boy with jade-green eyes and a distinctive…
Vote for your favorite skeleton rattling around downtown
Now’s the time to vote for your favorite Skeleton Craze display. People’s Choice ballots are available at the Manitou Springs…
Come get your dead on with Smokebrush Foundation
Courtesy of Wendy Wilkinson Come celebrate with the dead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, when the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts…
MACH grant applications for 2023 being accepted
With an enhanced website to expedite the process, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for…
Pet of the Week
Happy Cats Haven – Pet of the Week: Hello, I’m Sarabi, a beautiful pantherette with sleek black fur and gentle…
Happy (almost) Halloween
Photo by Rhonda VanPelt. The Jacobson-Lyda house on Manitou Avenue is always decorated for the spooky season.
Painting the Town
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Just about a half-block away, work on the Turtle Project was occurring at a crosswalk…
Business promotes physical, mental healing through Nature
By William J. Dagendesh A local business is being recognized for inspiring clients to explore nature as a way to…
Pet of the Week
Humane Society – Pet of the Week: Hey there! I’m Mila, a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever that used to be…
Mermaids, pirates, magic fish to transform Bear Creek Nature Center
An unusual event is coming soon to Bear Creek Nature Center, just in time for Halloween. “Ghost Fish: The Legend…