MAC’s ‘Distancing’ exhibit is worth a closer look
Photo Courtesy of Gregory Parker Although the pandemic has had many of us overwhelmed, even paralyzed, Gregory Parker leaped into…
Coronavirus update
A total of 1,571 coronavirus-related deaths have occurred in El Paso County as of Tuesday, Feb. 15, according to the…
City hosting community forums about Carnegie Library design
The city of Manitou Springs will host two community forums to engage Manitou citizens in the final design process of…
Manitou Springs Great Fruitcake Toss
On Saturday, Jan. 29, after a slightly longer wait than initially planned, fruitcakes once again flew in Manitou Springs. The…
Anthony reflects on Manitou’s changes during tenure
City planner Michelle Anthony was volunteering at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s front desk one weekend about 12 years ago,…
Girls wrestling makes history
Mustang Hannah Hollick-Mitchell, bottom, seeks to escape the clutches of Mesa Ridge’s Mahalia Jones during their 215-pound matchup on Saturday,…
Library task force gearing up its fundraising efforts
The ongoing effort to modernize the Carnegie Library building is in its second phase, raising funds to modernize the building…
Manni Awards looking for a few good people
This year’s Manni Awards — the 10th — are scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31. Organizers are hoping to…
Survey asks for feedback on renaming Pikes Peak
Courtesy of the Trails and Open Space Coalition Do you know all the names of Pikes Peak? North America’s 53rd-highest…
Dynamic duo ready to take it easy for a while
No one could accuse Gwenn David and Randy Hodges of not earning some down time. They moved to Manitou Springs…
Women’s Club intertwined with Memorial Hall history
Courtesy of Lori Spence Galloway, the Manitou Springs Women’s Club As the new secretary for the Manitou Springs Women’s Club,…
Manni Awards marking 10 years of community honors
Courtesy of the Manni Awards planning committee Over the years, Manitou Springs has actively clarified and committed to visions of…
Hold onto your fruitcakes; event has been postponed
The Great Fruitcake Toss has been postponed due to illness at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, the event’s organizer.…
A shot in the arm
Licensed practical nurse Rachel Wilkins gives Noelle Balderrama a booster shot during the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Manitou Springs City…
The wild, wild west end
Vehicles wait to head east on Manitou Avenue as heavy-equipment operators work on the MAPS (Manitou Avenue from Park Avenue…
TreeCycling
Matthew Murphy, an Asplundh Tree Expert Co. employee, helps turn old Christmas trees into mulch on Saturday, Jan. 8, near…
Graham looks back, ahead as second term begins
As John Graham embarks on his second term as Manitou Springs mayor, he found some time to reflect on his…
Get the Great Fruitcake Toss on your radar
The Great Fruitcake Toss is scheduled to return to the skies over Manitou Springs on Saturday, Jan. 22. Festivities will…
One-car family happy with choice to walk, ride
Courtesy of Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN). We hope you find inspiration from this…