Undated letter from Jenkins to mayor and city council
The following undated letter was published by KRDO; the Pikes Peak Bulletin has since confirmed it was received by the…
Exploring the Dragon’s Den
Since the beginning of time, humans have always wanted to explore new worlds, forge our own identities and ride off…
First Friday brings out the best in Manitou
Nobody knew exactly what to expect on the evening of July 5 in and around Manitou Springs. One unscripted scene…
The history of Colorado Avenue
The proposed Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority has a beguiling name. We Westsiders love OCC, want it to flourish…
Laundry Runs: A True Connection
A few days ago, I did a late-night round of laundry at the Speed Queen Laundromat in Manitou Springs, Colorado.…
Manitou Springs Pridefest parade
Saturday, June 29 marked the 3rd Annual Manitou Springs Pridefest and the event’s first parade. Vendors set up at Soda…
Pride is patriotic
It was a beautiful Saturday morning as the crowds assembled to watch the Manitou Springs Pridefest parade, and full of…
Ute Pass News All Aboard for Ute Pass
This year’s 86th Annual Bronc Day Festival with the theme “All Aboard for Ute Pass” will be held on Saturday,…
My fellow oldsters need to step aside
Welcome to the presidential race! On November 5th, the septuagenarian Donald Trump will face off against the octogenarian Joe Biden.…
Letters to the Editor 07-05-24
Update July 5: On Monday July 1, the City of Manitou Springs indicated in an email to the Bulletin that…
Waterfest 2024: Celebrating water and the community formed around it
For the second year, the Mineral Springs Foundation – in partnership with SunWater Spa, Manitou Springs Heritage Center, the Pikes…
CRANE unveils new murals
C rowds gathered to enjoy cookies and watch CRANE (Creative Alliance Manitou Springs) unveil new murals by Natalia Pulido, Hank…
Heritage renewed: Manitou’s Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library (701 Manitou Ave.) is still a construction zone as the historic building gets an interior remodel and…
COS City Council reviews OCC DDA with expanded boundaries
Jamie Giellis with the Denver-based city planning consulting firm Centro Inc. gave a presentation on the proposed ordinance to create…
Survey says: Norwood developers on July 16 agenda for Manitou city council
C hris and David Jenkins of the development group Norwood will give a presentation to the Manitou City Council at…
Monthly Report June 2024
Important City Dates July 2 | Urban Renewal Authority | 9:30AM July 8 | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special…
Rediscovering bliss in books on Colorado Springs
Idon’t know whether to laugh, cry or be thankful – but the nasty little black slab that I carry in…
Toasted Bistro and Starving Colorado
Toasted Bistro: A story of survival The story of Manitou’s Toasted Bistro is a story of survival. Jamie Young and…
OCC Downtown Development Authority proposal heads to COS City Council
O ld Colorado City could see changes to how the historic area is managed and how improvements are funded –…
Manitou Council OKs original design for Creek Walk Trail Phase 4
Update: The City of Manitou Springs Public Information Officer Mitchell Carter said David and Chris Jenkins have agreed to present…