Monthly Report July 2024
Important City Dates July 27 | Day of Friendship | 11AM-4PM | Fields Park July 30 | Plan Manitou Community…
Residents speak out on proposed development
Despite David and Chris Jenkins canceling their scheduled July 16 presentation for Manitou Springs City Council, over a dozen residents…
The Bulletin shows us that “the good old days” are now
Nostalgia. It is “the sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.” We are often nostalgic for the times when…
Ute Pass News: This year’s Green Box Arts Festival comes to a close
The curtain is now closed on the 16th annual Green Box Arts Festival. Two weeks of dazzling dance, mesmerizing music,…
Eat your veggies, save the world
If you could adopt one behavior that would improve your health, enhance animals’ wellbeing, and protect our planet for future…
The Jenkins story continues + Letters to the Editor
My Publisher’s note from last week’s edition was met with mixed reviews as you can read in the Letters to…
The Bulletin scores again: Miranda Crowhurst is new reporter on local businesses
Last week, I happily announced the addition of two great new staff members to the Pikes Peak Bulletin: Journalist Heidi…
“Undivide Us”: Bulletin, Rocky Mountain PBS screen film on bringing news and communities together
UPDATE: In order to accommodate the great response to this event, it is being moved to Wednesday, July 31, from…
Complete Timeline of the Jenkins Proposal
Documents obtained by the Pikes Peak Bulletin via a Colorado Open Records Act request now provide a complete timeline of…
Council Approves Road, Pool Contracts, Establishes Memorandum with Urban Renewal Authority
During the July 9 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, contracts were approved for the 2024 Street Maintenance Project and to…
Mayor sets agenda for Jenkins proposal
UPDATE: Chris Jenkins of Norwood has asked that City Council remove their presentation from the July 16 City Council agenda.…
BREAKING: Letter from Norwood Development
BREAKING: Pikes Peak Bulletin has obtained a letter from Chris Jenkins of Norwood Development about their plans for a proposed…
Bulletin welcomes two new staff members
Dear Readers, There is a saying that I love: “Newspapers are the first rough draft of history.” As we wrap…
Undated letter from Jenkins to mayor and city council
The following undated letter was published by KRDO; the Pikes Peak Bulletin has since confirmed it was received by the…
Exploring the Dragon’s Den
Since the beginning of time, humans have always wanted to explore new worlds, forge our own identities and ride off…
First Friday brings out the best in Manitou
Nobody knew exactly what to expect on the evening of July 5 in and around Manitou Springs. One unscripted scene…
The history of Colorado Avenue
The proposed Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority has a beguiling name. We Westsiders love OCC, want it to flourish…
Laundry Runs: A True Connection
A few days ago, I did a late-night round of laundry at the Speed Queen Laundromat in Manitou Springs, Colorado.…
Manitou Springs Pridefest parade
Saturday, June 29 marked the 3rd Annual Manitou Springs Pridefest and the event’s first parade. Vendors set up at Soda…
Pride is patriotic
It was a beautiful Saturday morning as the crowds assembled to watch the Manitou Springs Pridefest parade, and full of…