This opinion piece reflects the views of John Hazlehurst only and are not endorsed by the Pikes Peak Bulletin. April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. (T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land) After March’s warmth and sunshine, we somehow believed that […]
When I was a school principal, I used to watch amazing feats of stamina in the school parking lot: bleary-eyed adults opening doors for little ones (while they and whatever else was in the car poured onto the asphalt). Some parents had the “please take them” look – inevitable after a tough morning getting someone’s […]
Though technically the first Art Walk of spring, a chilly wind and a few snow flurries attended the April Art Walk – though that didn’t keep the crowds of art admirers away. Many artists whose work was featured during Art Walk will be on display all month – so if you missed Art Walk, you […]
Dorsey dives into red numbers, wins Palmer Invitational Sometimes the most difficult adversity a golfer has to overcome is getting the better of everything happening in that space between their ears. A couple of early-season stumbles have given Manitou Springs sophomore Addie Dorsey fits as she’s tried to get her golf game on the track […]
Provisional results of Colorado Springs’ April 1 election show that voters chose younger, more ethnically diverse councilors to represent them on City Council alongside the experience of two incumbents who won their races, Dave Donelson and Nancy Henjum. Donelson and Henjum overcame smear campaigns and won by healthy margins in Districts 1 and 5, respectively. […]
Bronc Day announces 2025 Grand Marshal Bronc Day, the signature event of Green Mountain Falls for 87 years, will take place this summer on Saturday, July 26. Leading the parade and festivities will be long-time resident Ann Esch. Parade organizers say Ann first came to Green Mountain Falls as a summer visitor in 1937. She […]
National Library Week from April 6-12 celebrates libraries everywhere and the critical roles they play in their communities. Libraries connect people with resources, opportunities and each other. They also grow and change with their community, which is exactly what Manitou Springs Library did recently with its renovation project. The City of Manitou Springs consulted Pikes […]
Manitou Springs City Council recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention month. El Paso County Commissioner Bill Wysong was joined by Catania Jones, El Paso County’s Children, Youth & Family Services Director, to address Council. “Child safety is a cornerstone of a strong community,” said Jones. “In 2024 we had 23,497 calls that were made to […]
At what point will a Trump administration scandal be an actual scandal? He’s already had numerous scandals that would have destroyed any previous presidency. But this one. … This one… OK, so he paid hush money to a porn star, which led to 34 felony charges, bragged on TV about sexually assaulting women, was actually […]
As your mayor, my three core responsibilities are clear: ensuring public safety, maintaining public infrastructure and preserving public parks. These essential services are the foundation of our city government, and it’s critical that we deliver in these areas. A key part of this work is maintaining what we have, and, yes, this includes fixing potholes. […]
On the backside of Palmer Park, up against the Colorado Springs Country Club, sits the Mark Reyner Stable, home to Nancy Harrison’s nonprofit Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center. It is authentically western here and easy to forget you’re in the city – Nancy, who is about to recognize her 50th year of ownership along with […]
As long as Donny Dementia is wreaking havoc in the White House, there will always be something for appreciative, cynical and elderly journalists to write about. Can you imagine how boringly competent Kamala Harris might have been? No DOGE, no Elon Musk, no Tulsi Gabbard, no Pete Hegseth, no destructive firings of competent civil servants, […]
“Plume Domination” is when a fire’s behavior is mostly controlled by winds generated by the fire’s own plume. It’s also the name of a special IPA made by Cerberus Brewing Company (702 W. Colorado Ave.), brewed to raise funds for the all-volunteer Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team (SoCo). SoCo supports wildland fire operations and […]
In early February, a new consignment shop opened along North Nevada Avenue in Downtown Colorado Springs. Luna’s Sustainable Fashion Boutique was inspired by a quirky habit of the owner’s cat, Luna. According to Tiffany Wismer, the shop’s owner, the idea for the store began with Luna’s amusing behavior. “It’s actually kind of funny how it […]
This month we’re going to focus on one of the bigger challenges we are working on – managing erosion. When you hear “erosion,” you probably picture sandy beaches slowly being eaten away by the ocean. But right here in Colorado, we’re dealing with a different kind of erosion – one that’s messing with our creeks, […]
At the center of every city are its city council members. They make some of the biggest decisions shaping the city, from approving the city budget and deciding how to allocate tax dollars, to much smaller ones, like choosing where to install a new traffic light or designate a new park. In Colorado Springs, the […]
According to a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request, Manitou Springs has lost nine employees since the start of 2025. Manitou Springs City Engineer Andrew Morren tendered his resignation just over a week after the contentious Feb. 11 City Council meeting that included discussion of the Ruxton Avenue project, which faces limitations due to budget […]
In case you haven’t heard, Colorado Springs has been laid at the altar of Trump. In mid-March, while attending the National League of Cities, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade met with President Trump’s staff at the Intergovernmental Office of Affairs. During that meeting, he offered the city as a guinea pig. He told the Gazette […]
Custodian recognized for three decades of service at COS airport Airport maintenance worker Shane Hartley was recognized for 32 years of service at Colorado Springs’ airport. Born in Colorado Springs, the now 52-year-old Hartley participated in his younger days in the Special Olympics, competing and winning medals in track and field, skiing, bowling and softball. […]
COURTESY OF THE FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT The Fountain Creek Watershed District is excited to announce its online Rain Barrel Sale initiative, aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainable water management practices within our community. The sale provides 50-gallon, BPA-free rain barrels at a reduced price. Rain barrels are an effective way for residents to […]
