As of press time, we know Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States and Republicans have a U.S. Senate majority, though control of the U.S. House of Representatives is still undecided. Here are the results of local races as of 11 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5: ● Congressional District 5: […]
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 […]
“And tonight’s gonna be a good night; tonight’s gonna be a good good night,” The upbeat song “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas played from the speakers, setting the mood as attendees of the El Paso County Democrats’ election night watch party gathered in a meeting room in the International Brotherhood of Electrical […]
[This guest column was written in response to the Pikes Peak Bulletin article “Now it’s gone: Homeless say CSPD destroys belongings” in our Oct. 25 edition. — ed] Consider CSPD’s official process for retrieving confiscated belongings. According to CSPD Public Relations Manager Ira Cronin, “It’s easiest if they have a state-issued ID,” and they “prefer […]
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. Here are just a few highlights from November’s event. PHOTOS BY KADIE KIRKPATRICK
Before being accepted by the Colorado Springs-based Youth Documentary Academy for its 2024 class, 18-year-old Cristian Perez didn’t have much experience with making films. “I made a documentary about different types of mental illnesses with one of my friends,” Perez says of a project he made for a social studies class. “I got an OK […]
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Intro to the Hazlehurst Memoirs Nov. 5, 2024 – Election Day! Like many of us in our sadly divided electorate, I’m dismayed. If my preferred candidate doesn’t win the presidency, I think the nation will go to hell in a handbasket. But concerned as I am by the fate of our country, I’m also troubled […]
The City of Manitou Springs is conducting a required inventory of water service lines to identify materials used in pipes supplying drinking water to residents’ homes. The initiative, prompted by new state and federal regulations, seeks to identify lines potentially containing lead, a material known to pose serious health risks. City officials are urging residents […]
Elizabeth Guess knows what it is like to live unhoused. “I lived on the streets when I was 15,” she told the Bulletin, explaining that “a rough home life” led to her deciding to strike out on her own, even with nowhere to go. She camped in the public parks and on the streets of […]
Once again this year, the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Board is offering assistance to residents and groups needing help with preparing their 2025 MACH grant applications, MACH Board Chair Ralph Routon has announced. Audrey Gray, executive director of Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, has been acquired by the MACH board to work with interested applicants […]
Dear readers, Historically, the Pikes Peak Bulletin has been a Manitou Springs paper, though it has undergone several iterations, including briefly as a section in the nonprofit newspaper mash-up Sixty35. That operation went dark last year, and the Bulletin disappeared with it – though it was quickly rescued and resuscitated by a group of loyal […]
Over 100 residents gathered at Rockrimmon Library on Oct. 26 to organize a campaign to prevent the library from closing. 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, citing a $1.2 million maintenance backlog, Rockrimmon’s proximity to other library […]
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. Actress and climate activist Jane Fonda campaigned with El Paso County’s Democrats at an event for County Commissioner District 3 candidate Naomi Lopez on Oct. 27. Joining Lopez were Rep. Stephanie Vigil (D-Colorado Springs), Amy Paschal, running for House District 18, and River Gassen running for […]
Manitou Springs– As the threat of wildfire looms over Manitou Springs, city officials and residents are joining forces to address fire risk and implement mitigation strategies. The city’s proactive approach, alongside community involvement, is crucial in creating a more fire-adaptive and resilient community. City-Led Fire Mitigation Efforts Manitou Springs, working with the Public […]
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — Sewer lines are a critical, yet often overlooked, part of a home’s infrastructure. These lines transport wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers, and disposals away from the home, ensuring proper function of household systems. Despite their importance, many homeowners are unaware of the potential issues that can arise, such as high repair […]
While perusing a Women of the Future arts and crafts market in 2018, Peri Bolts had an epiphany. “There were all these bad ass, empowered women, making incredible things. They sold in marketplaces, and online, but it wasn’t enough; they needed a permanent storefront,” Peri told the Pikes Peak Bulletin. After surveying artists about their […]
Intro to the Hazlehurst Memoirs Nov. 5, 2024 – Election Day! Like many of us in our sadly divided electorate, I’m dismayed. If my preferred candidate doesn’t win the presidency, I think the nation will go to hell in a handbasket. But concerned as I am by the fate of our country, I’m also troubled […]
More than 7,100 Coloradans have responded to our Voter Voices survey and across the political spectrum, many of them said the cost of housing is a top concern. If you’re a voter who’s concerned about housing costs, here’s where your vote has the most impact. Living in Colorado, for many, means spending a lot of […]
The Manitou Springs girls cross country team could have been ready to party like it was 1999. But winning its first regional title in 25 years wasn’t the finish line of their goal, it was merely the third mile. With one race to go, the Mustangs have a chance to do something no team before […]
