Horrifying and exhausting. Those two words sum up how so many of us feel about the state of our country in 2025. How could they not? For 12 months, we’ve watched a political cult dismantle our country, just as it also took backhoes to the White House. As historian and analyst Heather Cox Richardson wrote […]
My god. The sense of relief. Finally. Finally! After dodging, obstructing, delaying … finally, Donald Trump’s Justice Department finally released the infamous Epstein Files this week. At last, the long-suffering victims will find justice and closure. What a long-horrible journey this has been for all of us, but especially for the women, many victimized as […]
An old proverb I heard as a child has stuck with me: “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” What happens when a news website dies? When the website containing the online archives of the Colorado Springs Independent – a progressive alt-weekly known affectionately as the Indy – went dark in […]
Earlier this month, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of education to declare a fiscal exigency in the district – citing flat revenue, declining enrollment, and increased expenses – which will allow for a reduction in programs and staff, including non-probationary, or tenured, teachers. The board voted 4-1 to issue […]
A new space for sipping and gathering has opened its doors to the community. Combining a love for the earth with a love of coffee, Misty Mountain Collective (705 N. Nevada Ave.) held a soft opening on Dec. 8. Owners Dakota and Stormy Wilkerson told the Pikes Peak Bulletin that the first day of business […]
It’s the gift-giving season and many of us have someone who engages in outdoor recreation on their gift list. Whether they hike, run, cycle, hunt, fish, ride horses, or whatever else you can dream of, finding a gift for the outdoor recreationist on your list can be a challenge. Making things tougher is that the […]
This letter is a response to The Gazette’s Dec. 4 editorial “Handouts won’t help Springs homeless.” Dear Pikes Peak Bulletin, First and foremost there is no cookie cutter solution for homelessness. Every individual has different needs. Not every unhoused person has mental health issues or struggles with drug addiction. So people should not be stereotyped. […]
A 45-minute drive down Highway 115, Cañon City is a great hub of outdoor recreation activities. Both the town and nonprofit group Fremont Adventure Recreation (joinfar.org) have created great recreational opportunities. I have visited and hiked in the popular South Canyon and Temple Canyon parks on the south side of town and the Royal Gorge […]
Citing flat revenue, declining enrollment, and increased expenses, Colorado Springs School District 49 Superintendent Peter Hilts asked the board of education during last night’s meeting to declare a fiscal exigency in the district, which will allow for a reduction in programs and staff, including non-probationary, or tenured, teachers. “Instead of our revenues keeping up with […]
City Matters is a podcast on Colorado Springs issues hosted by former Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray and Gary Casimir. Their most recent episode delves into the complexities surrounding the Springs Utilities $600 million fiber project. They explore the project’s financial implications, legal challenges, and the broader impact on the community. With insights from […]
Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent Michael Gaal recommended termination of McAuliffe Elementary School teacher Angelica Givler-Viers during last night’s board of education meeting. “I’m recommending to the Board of Education that Angelica Givler-Viers, a teacher at McAuliffe Elementary School, be dismissed from her employment with the district on the statutory grounds of insubordination, neglect […]
The parent company of Colorado Springs Utilities’ anchor tenant for its $600 million high-speed broadband fiber project is selling the subsidiary, according to a published report. It’s unclear what this means for the Utilities project, which the Bulletin reported last month has been behind schedule and has led to litigation in both federal and state […]
As this column is called “The Epstein Files,” I feel obligated to comment on this ongoing saga of whether the files will or will not be released, which may be coming to an end in December due to the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The good news about Jeffrey Epstein becoming a household […]
Experiences, not stuff. If you’re looking for gifts that will last this holiday season, look for ways to make memories with your loved ones. You’ll find some lovely memories on sale at Theatreworks, which has followed its gut-punch production of “Cabaret” with the most trivial of trivialities, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Can a frivolous […]
Last week, Manitou Springs City Council heard concerns about Councilor John Shada following Councilor Nancy Fortuin’s call for his resignation during the Nov. 21 regular meeting. “Recently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,” said Fortuin during the Nov. 21 meeting. “The report details an encounter in the Dillon […]
Bulletin town hall draws hundreds, video and podcast available On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Pikes Peak Bulletin held a town hall at Community Anchor Academy (1652 S. Circle Dr.). Over 200 community members turned out to hear from candidates for Colorado House District 5 – an election that won’t happen until nearly a year from […]
A project that aims to make Colorado Springs a gig city has been plagued by delays and has triggered two lawsuits, one headed to trial next year. Although Colorado Springs Utilities says there’s little to no risk in fronting up to $600 million in ratepayer money to install broadband fiber citywide, its business partner, Ting […]
Following the successful formation of tenants unions in Centennial Plaza and Acacia Park Apartments, managed by the Colorado Springs Housing Authority, Colorado Springs Tenants has launched the first tenants union in a privately owned complex, the Aviator Tenants Union. Members of the Aviator Tenants Union held a press conference Sunday to address concerns about living […]
It’s virtually impossible to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region without relying on the many nonprofit organizations that call the region home. Whether it is building trails or building community, or cleaning up messes left behind or taking care of others, or advancing the big picture view of area recreation or the smaller […]
I’m nibbling the Pistachio and Za’atar Crusted Colorado Lamb Loin in the elegantly renovated, recently reopened Penrose Room at The Broadmoor resort. The meat is so juicy and tender, maybe the best lamb I’ve ever had. But I have to admit that even though this meal is epic, I am left with a slight aftertaste […]
