Richard Skorman is a former four-term Colorado Springs City Council Member, Vice Mayor and Council President. He was one of the authors and co-directors of the City’s Trails, Open Space and Parks Initiatives that was successfully approved by voters three times. He and his wife Patricia co-own and operate Poor Richards/Little Richards and Rico’s, and […]
On Sept. 11, 2001, members of the al-Qaida terrorist group hijacked four commercial planes – two crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, causing them to collapse; one smashing into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and the last – thanks to the heroic intervention of […]
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade gave the annual State of the City address Tuesday morning at the Broadmoor, discussing the city’s economy, infrastructure and public safety accomplishments and goals. “The theme of today’s State of the City address is our road to the future,” said Mobolade, before invoking conservative icon Ronald Reagan. “Like every successful […]
Those who attended the First Friday Art Walk on Sept. 6 enjoyed live music, original local art and a solid community vibe. Free and open to the public, First Friday Art Walks showcase local galleries and unique small businesses, as well as live music and events all along the Avenue Creative Circuit from Downtown Colorado […]
GLIMPSES AND PHOTOS BY JUDITH PIAZZA Send news and/or photos to [email protected]. Green Box & Auric Gallery presents the 3rd Annual Farm & Art Market You won’t want to miss this afternoon of delight! The 3rd Annual Farm & Art Market hosted by Green Box Arts in partnership with Auric Gallery takes place Saturday, Sept. […]
At the age at which most people are eagerly eyeing retirement, Robert (Bob) Lantzy was jumping out of it. Ten years later and standing behind the counter at Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. in Old Colorado City, Bob looks a decade younger than his 72 years. Bob let me have the only seat in […]
The Manitou Springs Fire Department held the annual 9/11 Memorial Incline Climb in honor and recognition of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. Open to anyone, the fire department particularly encouraged firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, law enforcement officers, military members and other first responders to attend. Photos by Any Graham
The Royal Tavern is in the heart of Manitou Springs and, for many of its patrons, has truly been the heart of their community. There was shock and sorrow last week when a sign appeared on the door that read: Closed for business. Thank you for your support through the years. El Paso County records […]
Here’s some good news for businesses in Old Colorado City and the historic Westside: our friendly rivals in Downtown Colorado Springs are about to spend millions of dollars to screw up Tejon Street between Colorado Avenue and Boulder. The “Tejon Street Revitalization Project” will do away with diagonal parking, eliminate the center lane, create bike […]
This piece originally appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. This year, El Paso County voters have a real chance at electing Democrats to the Board of County Commissioners, which has been dominated by Republicans since the Nixon Administration. Redistricting in 2023 provided El Paso County Democrats with two newly competitive districts – Districts 3 and […]
It’s a fall Festivus for the west of us! On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Organization of Westside Neighbors (OWN) will be hosting its annual WestFest community picnic at the Westside Community Center (WCC) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The occasion will be an opportunity to meet neighbors and engage with organizations that help shape […]
T he biggest gripe an elected official hears in Colorado Springs is “we are growing too much.” It is no secret that our region’s population is predicted to increase significantly over the next three decades. El Paso County is currently the most populous and fastest growing county in Colorado. There are several reasons why. Our […]
This week the Manitou Springs City Council voted to accept a land donation of four parcels of land adjacent to Burns Road and received an update on the Colorado Energy Office’s performance contract audit. Council first considered the proposed Burns Road land donation during an Aug. 6 meeting. Due to concerns over liability issues over […]
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum’s Paralympic Day Celebration was held on Aug. 31. The museum will host Paralympic-related activities through the Paralympic Closing Ceremony Watch Party on Sept. 8. For more info, go to USOPM.org/summerfest. – Photos by Ant Graham
Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! Ever wonder where to meet new friends? Try Manitou’s Day of Friendship where this past July, we were honored to meet Marc Willson whose exuberance for bicycling was palpable as he visited our table. Marc had lots to say about the benefits, miles traveled and joy of bicycling. […]
Do you love great live music? And do you also love your local newspaper, the Pikes Peak Bulletin? From now through Sept. 20, support the Bulletin by making a donation – the top three donors will win a pair of regular admission tickets to Blues on the Mesa! The event is on Sept. 28 from […]
We may be, as our national anthem reminds us, “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave,” but we’re also a nation of noisemakers. Here on the Westside, we have a daily dose of noise from multiple sources, including automobile and truck traffic, motorcycles, trains, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, barking dogs, gunshots and/or […]
I was a writer and an editor for The Gazette for 32 years and, during my later tenure there, they hired a new reporter named Lou Gonzales. Though approaching middle age, she was a new hand at the job. She had put off pursuing her dream of getting a degree and becoming a writer until […]
