Beyond the Bell Public schools are working harder than ever – and no, they’re not brainwashing your kids
If schools had mind-control powers, kids would at least: Be ready at the bus stop instead of sprinting out with…
A light in the dark: Tymm Hoffman
As long as Tymm Hoffman has a voice, a keyboard or a pen, diversity and inclusion will remain part of…
Dear Mrs. Hughes March 14
Dear Mrs. Hughes, My old friend who I see about twice a year has religious and political views I find…
Manitou Springs High School Sports Feature
New look baseball roster has same old expectations PHOTO AND STORY BY DANIEL MOHRMANN The Manitou Springs baseball team may…
Reaching Out: A new column about ways to connect with your community
Hi there, My name is Judy Carnick. My neighbors know me as the “the woman who waves and walks the…
Election 2025 – Citizens Project
Election Day is April 1st — this is a mail only election and ballots must be received by 7pm on…
Protesting Trump on Ukraine, Musk, DOGE firings
Despite high winds and a chill in the air, protesters turned out in front of Colorado Springs City Hall to…
Time capsule unearthed as St. Andrews Episcopal Church set to close
“We know that for those who love God all things work together for good,” wrote Paul in his epistle to…
CO Springs residents protest Medicaid cuts
Colorado Springs residents protested proposed cuts to Medicaid Friday afternoon. The protest took place outside U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank’s (R-CO)…
Manitou Springs City Council adopts DEI Proclamation
Councilors John Shada, Julie Wolfe, and Judith Chandler again remained seated during the Pledge of Allegiance, in response to political…
Celebrate community spirit at the Manni Awards on March 19
Each year in March, Manitou Springs City Hall fills with a few hundred folks bearing potluck dishes and goodwill who…
Carnivale 2025 brings community together for Mardi Gras good times
Photos from Carnivale 2025 by Mark Lee A jubilant crowd celebrated Mardi Gras in true Manitou style on March 1…
Musk, Trump and Bezos: The Third Triumvirate
So here we are, just a few weeks into the Trump/Musk duopoly and many of us are uncomprehending, alarmed, scared,…
Beyond the Bell with Chris Budget Cuts & Paradoxes
Public education is a paradox – promising creativity but enforcing conformity, valuing deep learning but underfunding it. Schools are expected…
What the Fountain Creek Watershed District does for you
The Fountain Creek Watershed District has been working for over 15 years to protect the health of our local waterways.…
House of GOCA: Psychedelic Garden transforms the Ent Center into a whimsical wonderland
On the final evening of February, House of GOCA: Psychedelic Garden dazzled the Ent Center for the Arts, infusing the…
After life-changing tragedy, Colorado Springs resident driven to pursue tough goals – including appearance on survivalist show
Eleven years ago, a tragedy nearly cut short Mandy Horvath’s life: She lost both of her legs above the knee…
Manitou Springs Highschool Sports + Teachers Retiring
Mustangs girls soccer team aiming to take a leap forward By Daniel Mohrmann Following up a state championship game appearance…
DOGE-ordered layoffs affect Forest Service fire mitigation, VA crisis hotline
“These people have done absolutely nothing wrong,” Colorado Senator Michael Bennet said on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., days…
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As many of you know, the Bulletin has a long history in Manitou Springs, existing in various iterations for over…