PHOTOS BY MARK LEE Warm cider, cookies, saxophone holiday tunes, and a chill in the air set the holiday mood on the evening of Nov. 27 in Downtown Manitou Springs as the crowd waited for the big tree lighting moment. Even Santa made an appearance, giving little ones a chance to say hello and tell […]
In the course of my four score years plus four, I’ve learned a few simple lessons about politics, the media and our strange infatuation with the imperfections of those whom we have elected to local, statewide and national office. Let’s consider the banner headlines of both the Gazette and the Bulletin last Friday. The Gazette: […]
Tucked inside a warehouse along E. Boulder Street in Colorado Springs is a pocket of joy known as Christmas Unlimited. This local organization works to provide children with toys on Christmas and families with a holiday that feels personable in a unique way. For 101 years, Christmas Unlimited has given toys away for the holidays […]
Residents gathered at the Rockrimmon Library on Nov. 30 to commemorate the library branch before it closed on Dec. 1. Supporters of the library made signs, signed a banner and commiserated with each other and library staff. During an Oct. 16 meeting, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 not to […]
PHOTOS BY ANT GRAHAM Community members gathered in the Manitou Springs City Hall for a Thanksgiving meal, one of several hosted by the Salvation Army. Even Santa showed up for the good vibes and a to-go box.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Challenging situations may arise. The best thing that you can do at this moment is relax and let it all unfold. Take care of what you truly have control over and let the rest be. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will have an uptick in confidence that will allow you to […]
Hi, readers. The Pikes Peak Bulletin is excited to introduce our new Accounts Executive John Koenig. You may know John from his award-winning food truck, Doki Doki, which he stepped away from earlier this year to spend more time with his wife and four children. John brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit media experience to […]
Despite the best efforts of residents, activists and elected officials, the Rockrimmon Library will close Nov. 30. Hundreds of people attended Colorado Springs City Council, El Paso County Board of County Commissioner, and Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees meetings to plead for an additional year of operation for the library, but their […]
I used to be able to walk from my house to Tubby’s Turnaround in less than three minutes. Now, it takes me almost 10 minutes. This column isn’t about me and laziness. Well, I guess it is a little. (“Stop complaining about getting your steps in!” my wife says.) But on another level, it’s about […]
[This piece was originally published by Marty France via Substack on Nov. 13. Reprinted here with permission.–ed] The news coming from the Trump transition team yesterday was disheartening to say the least. First came the reported possibility of an executive order creating “Warrior Boards” of Trump-selected loyalist retired flag officers to review the records of […]
The Pikes Peak Bulletin is proud to partner with the Manitou Springs High School newspaper, The Prospector, to bring you a selection of articles by student journalists. Read more at MSHSProspector.org. Manitou Springs High School boasts 48 AP Scholars This past academic year the Manitou Springs High School’s student body had 48 AP Scholars. […]
As a longtime art collector, I was horrified but not surprised when someone bought a banana duct taped to the wall for more than $6 million. It was the product of a well-known art prankster, who profited mightily by the buyer’s taste (pun intended). According to the august scribes of the New York Times, “Five […]
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Community Church celebrates 40th gift to area nonprofits In this season of giving and gratitude, the Manitou Springs Community Church is celebrating its 40th gift of $100 made in 2024 to area nonprofits and others. In each case, the church recognized the contributions of these organizations in building and enhancing our community. What makes Manitou […]
Celebrate the best of the holidays with the Colorado Springs-area community during the first few weeks of December through multiple vibrant displays of lights, music and holiday joy. Festival of Lights On Saturday, Dec. 7, join the anticipated thousands of patrons along Tejon Street in Downtown Colorado Springs for the 41st annual Festival of Lights. […]
Disrupter Gallery in the Knob Hill District of Colorado Springs is working to encourage healing through art amid its December showing titled Catharsis – a collection to be representative of the artists’ experiences and/or struggles amid a tumultuous social climate. “We chose ‘Catharsis’ for the fact that we’ve been living in a really crazy world […]
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, […]
Three people have been indicted for an alleged hate crime hoax intended to influence the outcome of last year’s Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election in favor of then-candidate Yemi Mobolade. The indictment shows communications exchanged between Mobolade and one of the suspects, Derrick Patrick Bernard, Jr. (aka Phoenixx Ugrilla). Bernard has an extensive criminal record […]
Dear readers, “Word is the PPB is the best paper in the area now.” That lovely compliment was in an email from a reader recently – and it wasn’t a one-off. We’ve been hearing from many of you that the Bulletin is your favorite newspaper. It is deeply gratifying to know this is a publication […]
Send news and/or photos to [email protected] Green Mountain Falls Yule Days: Community, nostalgia, merriment – and horses! Remember the days of carolers singing at your door, yule log hunts, hot cocoa and roasted chestnuts by the fire along with the gleeful sounds of children? Green Mountain Falls (GMF) Yule Days invite you to relive some […]
