Mark your calendars and start your coffins for the 28th year of the Emma Crawford Coffin Races! The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce invites all community members, artists and graphic designers to submit their best T-shirt design for a chance to be the featured artist on the official 28th anniversary Emma Crawford commemorative T-shirt. The […]
Questions for Friends who Doubt their Impact By Ashley Cornelius, Pikes Peak region poet laureate and Poetry719 co-director Has anyone told you today, that you are a good friend? Not just good, but great Better than great, you’re exceptional, remarkable, incredible, sensational Let’s revel and celebrate the relationships you create I will tell you […]
As you travel along West Colorado Avenue in the 2900 block, you may have noticed a name change on the front of the building that used to be The Mason Jar restaurant. It’s now officially the Trails End Taproom at the Mason Jar. The change of ownership, however, doesn’t mean the complete demise of the […]
The city of Manitou Springs has welcomed three new staffers to the planning department. Two positions were filled with new employees, and one was added to make up four department members. The city now has a wide range of roles and goals that the members plan to accomplish, both short-term and long-term. Hannah Van Nimwegen-McGuire […]
Palmer Land Conservancy, a regional land conservation champion, announced the launch of its Local Food Guide, a comprehensive regional guide to local food producers throughout southern Colorado. From Salida to Rocky Ford, the guide is a one-stop shop to discover farmers, ranchers and farmers markets where community members can shop directly for favorite in-season produce and […]
Terry Sharpton is a grateful man. He loves the beauty visible from Manitou Springs and the Westside of Colorado Springs, communities he loves. “There’s still a hometown feel to me that will never go away. Familiar sights, sounds and those views! I’m glad to know so many local folks and to have been able to […]
The number of participants in this voting process was incredible; your feedback and comments are deeply appreciated and received with an open heart. We love how our community embraces Iggy and supports the arts! An extra-special thank you to Iggy’s family, friends and community. This project fills our hearts and is an honor to be […]
E-Bikes Tours and Rentals joined the Manitou Springs business community in February 2022. The company is owned by a father-son duo, Gregory Cobble and Sam Cobble, along with their good friend Caleb Lopez. It’s mostly known for e-bike tours through Manitou Springs and the surrounding area. “We have a self-guided experience where we train people […]
A big thank you to all of the community volunteers, the Pikes Peak Trail Crew, Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Maggie’s Farm (Manitou Springs) for providing the support and donations that made our Saturday, July 9, Black Canyon Open Space cleanup possible! Ten volunteers assisted Manitou Springs Police Department Officer Gary Johnson […]
The Manitou Pollinators announce a new Program developed by Manitou’s Pollinator District business partners: Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, Jibwa Studio, Eagle Dancer and Brazen Bee to connect residents and local businesses in a buzzing new fashion. They created the Pollinator Passport Sweepstakes, featuring a range of prizes from local artists, galleries, restaurants, and other shops […]
Iggy Igloo, a beloved member of the Manitou Springs community, died June 1, 2021, but he is not forgotten. He’ll be memorialized with a mural in Memorial Park, on a retaining wall running along Fountain Creek. The organizers, Conor Bourgal, Steffany Butts-Boucher, Amanda Lee, Marisa Madge (Cutlip) and K8e Orr, worked with the Manitou Springs […]
The Creative Alliance Manitou Springs 2022 Public Art Survey has closed after receiving more than 220 responses. Most participants are Manitou Springs residents, although other ZIP codes were represented, thanks to business owners and employees working in the community as well as frequent visitors. More than 60 percent supported using funds from public sources like […]
We all know that Manitou Springs has had its ups and downs, its unique adventures and memorable characters throughout the city’s 150-year history. Now, you can see that history come to life with “Merriments and Mystery,” the THEATREdART-Manitou Springs Heritage Center production coming to City Hall this month. Local historian Deborah Harrison contributed information about […]
“It’s not a race for first-time competitors,” said Beth Haney, who knows a thing or two about grueling events. In addition to being a triathlete, she’s the current race director of the Barr Trail Mountain Race, set for Sunday, July 17. “It’s a very difficult race mainly because of the elevation gain,” said Haney, who […]
Colorado Springs resident Bob Salem is looking to make history by being the first person in the 21st century to push a peanut up Pikes Peak with a contraption taped to his nose. He began this legendary journey at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 9. The city of Manitou Springs has launched a webpage, www.manitouspringsgov.com/735/Peanut-Pusher-Progress, to […]
Jarek Krych has lived in the United States for almost 20 years and Manitou Springs for about 10 years, but his homeland of Poland still calls to him. He and his wife, Christina, and their son, Adam, go there every summer to see family, enjoy the culture and ride bicycles in the countryside. But this […]
The fun never stops at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum. In July, the museum will present the Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher — Live from Barr Trail and its exhibit, “The Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher.” During its recorded history, Pikes Peak has inspired tests of courage and willpower. And now, Colorado Springs resident Bob […]
Persephone Grae’s Café & Juice Bar, named after the executive chef’s daughter, opened in early June. The reviews are few so far, but the common message is portrayed loud and clear — something special is happening here. Located in the Barker House, the café boasts a decently diverse menu of common comfort food that ranges […]
