With the success of Colorado Springs’ recreational marijuana ballot measure, members of the Manitou Springs City Council are concerned about the impact on Manitou’s sales tax revenue. “Does the fund balance ending in 2025 take into account the marijuana vote in Colorado Springs?” asked Councilor Julie Wolfe during the first reading of the 2025 budget […]
LGBTQ students in Colorado Springs discussed their experiences in local school districts this week during a panel discussion hosted by The Pikes Peak Safe Schools Coalition. “The Safe Schools Coalition is a monthly meeting of parents, teachers, students, school administrators, school board members, anyone who really is passionate about making schools safer for all students, […]
The Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) hosted the 2024 Greeni Awards on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Manitou Springs’ City Hall, recognizing local achievements in environmental stewardship. See page 12 for a list of winners and honorable mentions. The CAWG is an independent environmental group which aims to create, promote and support climate-related initiatives in Manitou […]
The City of Manitou Springs is conducting a required inventory of water service lines to identify the materials used in pipes supplying drinking water to homes. New state and federal laws require us to inventory all water service lines in our service area. These lines are the underground pipes that carry water from the main […]
This Sunday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the popular Manitou venue Kinfolks (950 Manitou Ave.) the Manitou Springs Community Food Pantry will hold a major fundraiser to support its mission – and have a whole lot of fun doing it. “It will be a musical extravaganza, filled with fun and fellowship,” said […]
Looking for something special to gift this holiday season? Well, you don’t have to look far between the hundreds of local shops offering a plethora of goods in Colorado Springs and beyond. According to Carrie Simison, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Downtown Partnership, shopping local isn’t just a way to find something […]
The Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its 101st Turkey Shoot at Manitou Springs City Hall on Nov. 15. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds going toward scholarships for local high school students, a food basket program and other community efforts.
Give! Nonprofit profile: Happy Cats Haven What Happy Cats Haven is a 95% community funded, local, no-kill feline rescue that serves the Pikes Peak region. The mission of Happy Cats is to ensure that each cat and kitten that comes into the shelter has an opportunity to regain their personality and sense of security after […]
PHOTOS BY MARK LEE Days of snow did not stop the In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9., though the event start time was delayed by one hour so snowplows could clear the parade route. “This is an important tradition and yet, in Colorado Springs, Veterans Day is not just a moment, […]
Over 100 community members filled the Colorado Springs City Council chambers and spilled out onto the steps of City Hall on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to save the Rockrimmon Library. During an Oct. 16 meeting, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to not renew Rockrimmon’s lease after Nov. 30, […]
I‘ve covered plenty of elections in my 45 years of government reporting. But I’d never worked an election as a contractor for the election department. It was an eye-opener. First off, for all those misguided people who think the 2020 election was “stolen,” please. This process is ironclad. In any event, I could have been […]
For the first time in a while, I feel encouraged. On the night of Oct. 25, I made the mad dash from Widefield High School to George Rykovich Field where the Manitou football team was tied with undefeated Woodland Park. Just a couple of plays were the difference in Woodland Park getting a 14-7 win. […]
“We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. Or hear. Or sense.” – Richard Louv Winter has come to the farm once again, and I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces during my daily chores, watering and […]
The Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup was a resounding success! Thanks to the dedication of volunteers across the region, our watershed is cleaner, healthier and safer. Over the nine-day cleanup from September 28 to October 6, 2024, an impressive 1,750 volunteers from eight communities came together, removing more than twenty tons […]
It was great to be back in Grenada, footloose and fancy free. I had saved a few bucks, and the Seymour estate agreed to give me a few months to pay them for Imamou. I eventually renamed her Samantha, and once again immersed myself in island joy. There was a certain cachet in being a […]
With the holiday season quickly approaching and Thanksgiving around the corner, multiple organizations across Colorado Springs are working to ensure everyone in the community can enjoy a holiday meal, no matter their situation. According to Amy Dunbar, the volunteer coordinator for Crossfire Ministries no-cost grocery bank, volunteer interest has been high for their annual Thanksgiving […]
In 1993, Karen Fallahi lost her son Erik, who suffered from bipolar disorder, when he died at age 25. “We start out in life fairly innocent,” said Fallahi, “and then we discover later on that the road has many twists and turns, and sometimes there’s a fork in the road and you are able to […]
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, […]
