A light in the dark: Racquel Garcia of HardBeauty
Inside Racquel Garcia’s office, uplifting quotes adorn almost every wall. The first quote to draw me in states: “Be fearless…
Basketball coach Nunley puts mustache on the line for Mustang win
Manitou Springs boys basketball coach Nick Nunley was getting tired of seeing his team score in the 40s and 50s.…
Colorado Springs city councilors cite TABOR in e-bike debate
Two former Colorado Springs City Councilors – Richard Skorman and Wayne Williams – are asking the current Colorado Springs City…
Manni Award nominations extended to Feb. 2
The Manni Awards honor Manitou Springs outstanding citizens and organizations, who volunteer their time and energy to support our town.…
New residential parking system irks Manitou Springs residents
Manitou Springs residents spoke out about the City’s new system for managing resident parking, which does away with physical passes…
Ute Pass News Jan 2025
Chainsaw training for fire mitigation, Feb. 15-16 in Green Mountain Falls In light of the recent catastrophic fires in CA,…
Know your rights: Immigrant advocates prepare for ‘worst case scenario’ under Trump
Jan. 20 was the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, but another event captured more headlines than the celebration of…
Seeing wildlife is a joy and a privilege, but we should not illegally feed them
BY DEMETRIA WRIGHT/DISTRICT WILDLIFE MANAGER, CPW Editor’s Note: This is a regular monthly column from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about…
Fire is an ever-present risk for us living close to the mountains
Watching media reports of the tragic California fires, it all seemed so familiar. The wind-driven fire started slowly in dryland…
Meet the finalists in contest to design a new sculpture for Iron Springs Font
Manitou Springs is getting ready for a replacement of the Iron Springs Font, and several talented artists are in the…
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin
In the town that owns the weirdness it’s characterized by, no place quite encapsulates the creative, quirky spirit of Manitou…
Seniors have fun, build community at Moms of Wisdom’s weekly gatherings
Around Barbara Lendsey’s 70th birthday in 2023, she was approached by her son-in-law, DeAndre Smith, co-founder and executive director of…
Love in action: Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Festival warms Manitou Springs City Hall
Despite chilly temperatures and snow the night before, the community came out Jan. 18 for the 27th Annual Dr. Martin…
Who embodies the spirit of Manitou Springs? Manni Award nominations open through Jan. 26
The 13th annual Manni Awards are around the corner, and now is the time to nominate the individuals building and…
Historic Briarhurst Manor, known for fine dining, closes – for now
The Briarhurst Manor Estate, a full-service restaurant known for quality cuisine and private parties, closed on Jan. 10 due to…
Manitou Springs City Council work session: All about the trees
The trees in Manitou Springs are doing well, but more are needed, according to the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment presented…
Transportation Q&A: Kevin Qualls on walking and biking in Manitou
Happy new year from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! We ring in 2025 with an active transportation interview from Manitou…
D11 closes middle school over structural concerns
Colorado Springs School District 11’s Jenkins Middle School will close this week due to structural concerns with the building. Students…
Manitou girls wrestlers show mental toughness at the Alpha Female
Shrugging off a loss and powering ahead is a trait that could define the Manitou Springs girls wrestling team for…