City plugging electric trams as environmentally friendly transport
The city of Manitou Springs continues to look for ways to reduce traffic congestion — and the resultant pollution —…
State GOP leader tries to topple a crucial pillar of democracy
I’ve never met Sandra Fish, but she’s my hero. If you haven’t read about the Colorado Sun reporter on page…
It’s almost time for the annual Manni Awards
The annual recognition of community service was rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, after a massive snowstorm struck the area in…
Magnificent little mountain town has the newspaper it deserves
How does one begin to write about something as important as their local newspaper? Well, carefully, I suppose. Methodically, thoughtfully…
Westside in danger of turning into ‘false-front’ neighborhood
What do we most need on the historic Westside? Lots of answers come to mind. We need better road maintenance…
Worldwide effort aims to Save Soil, save the Earth
How often do you think about soil? Of course, this time of year, gardeners and farmers have studied the soil…
Q&A with Susan Davies, Trails and Open Space Coalition
As the executive director of Trails and Open Space Coalition, Susan Davies is a leader in the local environmental and…
A little refresher course about this year’s The Manni Awards
The annual recognition of community service was rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, after a massive snowstorm struck the area in…
The Siberians are coming! Oh wait, they’re already here
What’s the most abundant tree in Colorado Springs? A few decades ago, you might have chosen cottonwoods, pines, ash or…
Fight garden pests with natural methods and resources
Beneficial insects are natural predators of garden pests. By encouraging them to live in your garden, you can reduce the…
At the Pikes Peak Bulletin, April is the coolest month
We’re already planning our April issues, and I’m pleased to report that we have a lot of great content in…
Big risk paying off for Pikes Peak Region Attractions
In 2023, Pikes Peak Region Attractions took a very big risk and shifted some of its small budget to creating…
Regional emergency management office updates migrant information
On March 25, Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) Executive Director Andrew Notbohm provided the Board of County…
Council talks Cog payments, Plan Manitou work group appointments
At its March 19 regular session, Manitou Springs City Council discussed the city’s payments to the Manitou and Pikes Peak…
Learn, teach, love … that’s it!
“We can’t save journalism by just begging people to subscribe,” Matt Pearce, former reporter for the L.A. Times and president…
Bennet, colleagues call on postmaster general to change course
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 19 of their Senate colleagues, have urged U.S.…
Collectors looking for pot of gold at bottom of rainbows
Collectors and collections — they go together like love and marriage. And to complete the poem, there are folks who…
Young Mustang soccer team still learning in big wins
Although the Manitou Springs girls soccer team is looking good early in the year, this young roster still has plenty…
School board hears transportation, food services presentations
The Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education met remotely at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 18. Board members Tina…
What a difference one year can make in a community
One year ago, March 15, 2023, I was laid off from my job as the Bulletin’s editor. It was not…