Letters to the editor
Library renewal effort richly deserved Manni Award To the editor: I am sorry to have missed this year’s Manni Awards…
When it comes to recycling, zero is an excellent score
Manitou Springs is renowned for its fun major festivals that draw people from around Colorado and beyond. But when those…
Consciously Living — one plastic container at a time
Growing up in Colorado, Inga Pettner’s father taught her the importance of being a good steward of the environment by…
Listen up — Look’ee Here! is ready to entertain music lovers
Look’ee Here! has been dazzling local stages since the summer of 2021 when Archtop Eddy was asked to play a…
Spring Home & Garden
Garden Club devoted to greening the community The Manitou Springs Garden Club was founded in 1993 and meets at 6…
Manni Awards ceremony and potluck were worth the wait
After a few weeks’ delay (thanks a lot, Mother Nature), the 12th annual Manni Awards drew a large crowd to…
District 14 school board applauds outstanding staff members
The Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education met Monday, April 15, in the Manitou Springs High School Media…
Amidst Manitou’s charm, people are struggling for affordable housing
Manitou Springs, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy…
Flying Pig Farm growing people who will love the land
Not far from the hurly-burly of Manitou Avenue, it’s so peaceful that deer feel safe hunkering down under trees even…
Otra Vez offers treasures running gamut from shoes to paintings
Otra Vez, a consignment store at 2314 W. Colorado Ave., is just a few steps away from the Goodwill Store…
Art galleries spring into action for April
The weather is warming, and local galleries are blooming with vibrant new artistic offerings this spring. Although there are plenty…
Ute Pass News 04-12-2024
Board of Trustees Election Preliminary results are in from the April 2 Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees, and the…
GOP state assembly kicks out Colorado Sun politics reporter
A Colorado Sun politics reporter was escorted out of the state GOP assembly by a sheriff’s deputy on Saturday, April…
City plugging electric trams as environmentally friendly transport
The city of Manitou Springs continues to look for ways to reduce traffic congestion — and the resultant pollution —…
State GOP leader tries to topple a crucial pillar of democracy
I’ve never met Sandra Fish, but she’s my hero. If you haven’t read about the Colorado Sun reporter on page…
It’s almost time for the annual Manni Awards
The annual recognition of community service was rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, after a massive snowstorm struck the area in…
Magnificent little mountain town has the newspaper it deserves
How does one begin to write about something as important as their local newspaper? Well, carefully, I suppose. Methodically, thoughtfully…
Westside in danger of turning into ‘false-front’ neighborhood
What do we most need on the historic Westside? Lots of answers come to mind. We need better road maintenance…
Worldwide effort aims to Save Soil, save the Earth
How often do you think about soil? Of course, this time of year, gardeners and farmers have studied the soil…
Q&A with Susan Davies, Trails and Open Space Coalition
As the executive director of Trails and Open Space Coalition, Susan Davies is a leader in the local environmental and…