Although many treat travel as an adventure to explore a new location or escape everyday life, travel can be used to expand your personal views, learn new life skills, meet new people and try being pushed out of your comfort zone. Throughout my travels, I’ve used every city I have explored as a new way […]
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Hundreds of people flocked to Rock Ledge Ranch to celebrate the holiday on Monday, July 4. The open-air museum east of Garden of the Gods preserves the area’s history from 1775 to 1909.
Photographer Brenda Biondo created these murals that have been installed at the Mountain Metro bus shelters on Old Man’s Trail. She also wrote about the animals for signs that accompany the art. Poster versions are for sale at www.artanimalsadvocacy.com; part of the proceeds go to wildlife and conservation nonprofits. The project was funded by the […]
Bad weather couldn’t stop the 100th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday, June 26. Robin Shute of the United Kingdom won the overall title, taking 10 minutes, 9.525 seconds to drive his 2018 Wolf TSC-FS up the 12.42 miles of highway. He bested 61 other drivers for his third win […]
Although planning a trip can be one of the most stressful, challenging and tedious parts of travel, it’s an essential task to ensure your traveling goes smoothly. I learned fundamental skills at the start of this summer to prepare for spending three weeks in Europe. First, good preparation can avert headaches once you arrive. Second, […]
There’s something unusual happening at Mustang Field this summer. Once a week, players, coaches, volunteer assistants and parents are gathering at the baseball diamond. What’s different is the age of the players, many of whom are first and second graders, others kindergarteners. “Oh man, this is so much fun!” said Brandon DeMatto, who coaches the […]
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, left, and Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham exchange good-natured teasing and gifts at the Adam’s Crossing Bridge on Friday, June 24. Approximately 30 bicyclists accompanied the mayors from their respective cities for the event, which was organized by PaCMan (Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou) and Bike Colorado Springs. The Manitou contingent […]
The 14th annual Green Box Arts Festival has opened, giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore their own creativity and that of others. On Friday, June 17, local media representatives were given a sneak preview of the large-scale art installations in Green Mountain Falls and overlooking the town. First stop: “Communication X9” at […]
Manitou Avenue is a place to connect with the community and to enjoy the work of local and national artists. Through a partnership with Downtown Ventures and its annual Art on the Streets process in Colorado Springs, CReative AlliaNcE Manitou Springs (CRANE) is ready to propose the first round of new visiting installations. Each has […]
Chayilah Oldham felt much better eating a vegan diet, so why not share those foods with others? She’s been vegan for eight years, and started production for her business, Noice Foods Ltd., in October 2019. The products are prepared in the Manitou Art Center’s commercial kitchen at 515 Manitou Ave. Oldham obtained her wholesale and […]
One incoming MSHS senior, Connor McKeown, is spending part of his summer working at the Totally Nuts Co. in Manitou Springs. McKeown has worked at this job for the past three summers and started working there again on June 3; he’ll be there until school starts in August. “My sister was working here a few […]
Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! We recently stopped by to chat with Rey Figueroa of Good Karma Cafe. Rey has chosen to live carless in Manitou Springs and talked about that. Here are his thoughts about his carless experience and ideas about how to get more folks to try walking and rolling as […]
Coloradoans and Pikes Peak residents in particular are in for a special artistic treat: the unveiling of the James Turrell Skyspace on Saturday, June 18. “Green Mountain Falls provides visitors with the opportunity to slow down and experience something truly unexpected and unlike anything else,” said Christian Keesee, co-founder of Green Box, the organization that […]
“Call it an evolution or a revolution, but it’s clear that Town Mountain is at the forefront.” — Rolling Stone magazine That praise, coming from one of the music industry’s most influential and iconic publications, sums up how many fans feel about Town Mountain, a classic bluegrass band that is stretching the boundaries of country […]
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum is excited about featuring race week at the museum in celebration of the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, scheduled for June 26. We have a lineup of events that are sure to finish the race. At 10 a.m. […]
An estimated 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities from throughout the country are set to gather at the Garden of the Gods on Saturday, June 11, for the annual 10 Mile, 10K and Trail Run, a trio of races that together comprise one of the most popular summertime events in the Pikes Peak region. […]
Terrence Batson, a nine-year Manitou Springs High School Spanish and German teacher, resigned from the school to pursue his love of working with children. He will move up the pass to Ute Pass Elementary School next school year. Batson first contemplated this move in the early COVID-19 days during lockdown. “What happened in schools across […]
As the city of Manitou Springs approaches its 150th anniversary, the history-loving volunteers at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum have been working on an exhibit to celebrate the milestone. They’ve brainstormed together, and consulted historian Deborah Harrison about how to organize the information being presented in the “Manitou Springs * 150 Years Strong […]
The 47th annual salute to the Wild West returned to Old Colorado City over Memorial Day weekend. The popular event, which is Colorado’s largest street fair, was canceled the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt
After an extensive national call for entries, Creative Alliance Manitou Springs announces finalists for the Beckers Lane Bridge art installation and the Spirit of Manitou Springs sculpture projects. The Beckers Lane Bridge call received 18 entries and the Spirit of Manitou Springs call received 60 entries. Each project’s expert jury scored proposals for durability, technical […]
