2025 Winter Holiday Calendar: Events and markets in the spirit of the season
NOV. 7-DEC. 14 Shop Local, Win Local Spend a total of $50 or more at Downtown Colorado Springs retail shops…
Shop Local + Win Local holiday prize draw kicks off this Friday
Press release courtesy Downtown Partnership Bank of Colorado, in partnership with Downtown Colorado Springs, announces the return of the popular…
Hiking Bob: Will 2026 budgets affect your park experience?
This is the time of the year that local governments in Colorado are busy working on setting their budgets for…
Hand-made, boutique dresses at Ivywild School
Fox and Shrew was a company that provided hand-made, vintage-inspired dresses and skirts — with pockets — using eco-friendly and…
The Arts Uprise returns with new performances this month
People on boats who may or may not be drug dealers are being murdered at sea. Innocent Americans are being…
Love stories to Manitou: The Loft turns payphone into Story Booth
The Loft is a bustling daytime social hub in Manitou Springs. The cafe has earned rave reviews for both fare…
Manitou needs a better solution than taxing legacy businesses
Whether small, medium or large, cities across the nation have one recurring problem: they don’t have enough money, and their…
Letter to the Editor: ‘Yes’ on 4C – responsible leadership, stronger schools, brighter future
Dear Editor, As a proud member of this community, I’m urging my neighbors to vote YES on the upcoming school…
The social safety net is not ready for Nov. 1
Before the federal government shutdown, before November’s delayed benefits, the charitable food system has been holding its threads from snapping…
Community Prep students looking for Grammy nomination
With the increased popularity and expansion of career and technical education, students in high schools across Colorado can graduate with…
Letter to the Editor: Mental illness and substance use disorders affect housed and unhoused
A common reason I hear about why people are homeless is because they are “druggies.” The severe mental illness rate…
Letter to the Editor: Against Ballot Issue 4C
There are less than 5,000 residents in Manitou Springs. That includes adults and children. A certain percentage of those residents…
The Epstein Files: Fine Arts Center’s ‘Gathering Place’ invites Southwest reflection
I love the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. I used to work there as communications director. But for as…
Police report involving City Councilor provides additional details
During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following…
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Fighting for LL and MM
When I speak up for free and healthy school meals for all kids, it’s not politics for me. It’s personal.…
Poor Richard’s Restaurant offers free meals, drinks to federal employees amidst government shutdown
As we go into the fourth week of the federal government shutdown, Poor Richard’s Restaurant will give free meals and…
Manitou Springs City Councilor asked to resign
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of…
Manitou voters hear merits of candidates, ballot issues at forum
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of…