On Dec. 6, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade posted a video to Facebook addressing the alleged hate crime hoax, his cooperation with the FBI in the investigation, and what Mobolade called āthe false claimsā that have been āamplified by a small group of politically motivated individuals.ā (For background, see āColorado Spring Mayor affirms he cooperated […]
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. Colorado will soon see the launch of a program for legal psychedelic-assisted therapies across the state. Following the approval of a 2022 ballot measure that legalized certain psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms for on-site use at dedicated healing centers, Colorado policymakers have released 107 pages of […]
Despite the Nov. 30 closure of the Rockrimmon Library, activists are continuing efforts to save their local branch. During an Oct. 16 meeting, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 not to renew Rockrimmonās lease after Nov. 30, citing a $1.2 million maintenance backlog, Rockrimmonās proximity to other library locations, and […]
Manitou Springs City Council approved a rate increase for the city attorney and passed a first reading of an ordinance regulating psychedelic natural medicine businesses during the Dec. 3 regular meeting. āOur firm rates are increasing commencing on January 1, 2025,ā read a letter from City Attorney Jefferson Parker included in the meeting agenda packed. […]
Friends, Iād like to start this column by thanking the Pikes Peak Bulletin for soliciting regular correspondence from me. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts with you. My goal is to bring you relevant and timely information, stories and my perspective about some of the most pressing issues and opportunities for Colorado […]
When voters rejected Mayor Yemi Moboladeās and City Councilās proposed ban on retail marijuana sales on Nov. 5, they handed the mayor his second defeat at the polls in less than two years in office. The first was in November 2023 when Mobolade asked taxpayers to allow the city to keep $4.75 million in Taxpayerās […]
Disclosure: Heidi Beedle is married to Erin Beedle. December is the busiest time of year for retail small businesses in Colorado Springs. With the influx of holiday shoppers, small business owners do the bulk of their business during the holiday season. āWe do about 15% of our yearly sales in the month of December alone,ā […]
Itās good to see that the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is actually re-engaging with its illustrious past, beginning with an exhibition titled āA Peopleās History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.ā Curated by Pat Musick, it opened on Dec. 6 and will be open through January. Itās designed to include public contributions; āstories, […]
Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, […]
Located in Downtown Colorado Springs, Auric Galleryās Holiday Show 2024 is in full swing, featuring over 100 local and regional artists and a plethora of handmade holiday gift ideas to bring a taste of the local community to any gifting experience. āThe energy of having so many artists in one space is overwhelming in a […]
Billy Kinn is the Director of Environmental Education at Catamount Institute, a Colorado Springs nonprofit with a mission to connect kids to the outdoors throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Tell us about yourself. I was privileged to be raised by an outdoor-focused family, who moved me and my sisters to Colorado Springs in the ā90s. […]
Itās Colorado Gives Day! And, to be clear, you can donate to the Pikes Peak Bulletin anytime on our Colorado Gives profile page, BUT today is special! TODAY, your donation is amplified and boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country! All nonprofits receive a percentage of the fund equal to the […]
ocal organization OneBodyEnt is bringing the fifth annual Christmas in K-Land to life on Dec. 21 in southeast Colorado Springs. The event has garnered support and popularity throughout the southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood since the get-go and will return to K-Land Plaza with gifts for the children, food bags for families, and pictures with a […]
Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, […]
After several city officials said there would be no further comment from the City or mayor on the alleged 2023 hate crime hoax at this time, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade put out a new statement on Nov. 27. An indictment says three supporters of then-candidate Mobolade wrote a slur on a campaign sign of […]
Holiday happenings and unique gifts galore in the lower Ute Pass Thereās lots of family fun and shopping opportunities in store for locals and visitors away from the maddening crowds in the beautiful small towns at the base of Pikes Peak. Whether you’re looking for locally crafted specialty gifts or a good place to rest […]
When Chef Eric Brenner came to Colorado Springs in 2016 after starting multiple restaurants and consulting across the country, heād intended to scale down and wanted just to focus on his Italian eatery, Red Gravy. But Brennerās brain is an overflowing faucet of ideas, and in Susan Edmondson, he found the perfect collaborator to bring […]
