It was spring of 2022. Wilford Deweese had stopped in Colorado while driving back to Cape Canaveral, Florida, from his brother’s funeral in California. The 67-year-old certified public accountant had recently lost his job and divorced for the second time; he hoped to rekindle an old love interest in western Colorado. DeWeese was rejected, so […]
During late spring and early summer, rising temperatures mean the rising risk of wildfires. The Manitou Springs Public Services Department and Manitou Springs Fire Department are working with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Members will perform mitigation efforts at the city reservoir and […]
The Bulletin is partnering with Old Colorado City Associates to bring our readers and visitors everything you need to know about Territory Days, the award-winning event that’s become a multi-generational tradition on Memorial Day weekend. A four-page pullout will appear in our May 24 issue; it will include a map of activity and vendor locations, […]
Sunday night in our creaky old house on West Bijou Street began calmly and hopefully, as do most Sunday evenings. The incessant rain had finally stopped, Monday’s weather was forecast to be sunny and mild, and our three young dogs were behaving reasonably well. We sat at the dinner table, opened a bottle of wine […]
Dear granddaughter — We are delighted to hear that you’re taking this next step in your life. I have been mentoring students as a college professor and college president for several decades. Here is some advice that may be helpful: Set high expectations for yourself, yet reward yourself for reasonable achievements. Take what you do […]
Old Colorado City Associates (OCCA) is a business group open to any person or business conducting business in Old Colorado City and the historic Westside. It’s a member-based, 501(c)(6) nonprofit that represents a bewildering variety of business sectors, including “Arcades, banking, beauty salons and barber shops, boutiques, breweries, pubs and speakeasies, coffee shops, financial planning, […]
On April 9, 2024, the Denver-based Civil Rights Litigation Group filed a lawsuit against Manitou Springs Police Officers Levi Hoover and Jeffrey Schuelke, along with El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies Ronnie Hancock and Daniel LeBaron, for their roles in the fatal shooting of Wilford Deweese on April 11, 2022. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of […]
The James Turrell Skyspace in Green Mountain Falls is one of a kind. Joining the 85 skyspaces constructed around the world, the GMF Skyspace opened in 2022 during the Green Box Arts Festival. It’s the first to be built on a mountainside, the first in Colorado and one of the few Turrell skyspaces with a […]
Library renewal effort richly deserved Manni Award To the editor: I am sorry to have missed this year’s Manni Awards ceremony due to a conflict in my schedule. However, I would like to extend my congratulations to not only this year’s Manni Awards nominees and recipients, but also to all past and future honorees. My […]
Manitou Springs is renowned for its fun major festivals that draw people from around Colorado and beyond. But when those people leave town, they can leave behind a mess. The organizers of events such as the Commonwheel Labor Day Arts Festival and the Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival are working hard and being thoughtful about […]
Growing up in Colorado, Inga Pettner’s father taught her the importance of being a good steward of the environment by using cloth instead of paper napkins, bringing one’s own containers to restaurants for leftovers to avoid using Styrofoam boxes and not using disposable plastic bottles when possible. Pettner’s family moved to Colorado Springs when she […]
Look’ee Here! has been dazzling local stages since the summer of 2021 when Archtop Eddy was asked to play a Celebration of Life for a close friend of his, Colorado Springs artist and educator Chip Shaw. With only three days before the event, Eddy put together a three-piece lineup with himself on guitars, vocals and […]
Garden Club devoted to greening the community The Manitou Springs Garden Club was founded in 1993 and meets at 6 p.m. on second Thursdays (except in January). Meetings in colder months take place at the Community Congregational Church’s Community Hall (behind 103 Pawnee Ave.) Summer meetings usually take place in members’ gardens. The monthly programs […]
After a few weeks’ delay (thanks a lot, Mother Nature), the 12th annual Manni Awards drew a large crowd to City Hall’s Memorial Hall on Thursday, April 11. Once again, Ken Jaray and Shanti Toll were the hosts, but this time they had the able assistance of Bowman Hall, an outstanding Manitou Springs High School […]
The Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education met Monday, April 15, in the Manitou Springs High School Media Center. The evening started with a Mustang Recognition Spotlight for two exemplary staff members, Marcus Jordan, media tech at Manitou Springs Middle School, and Jennifer Trainor, school counselor at MSHS and 6-12 gifted and talented […]
Manitou Springs, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy and a tight-knit community spirit. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant art scene and a plethora of community activities, Manitou has long been a magnet for people seeking a close-knit community to call home. However, amidst […]
Not far from the hurly-burly of Manitou Avenue, it’s so peaceful that deer feel safe hunkering down under trees even as humans walk by a few yards away. That gentle spirit that permeates Flying Pig Farm on Keithley Road is also evident in Barak Ben-Amots, the nonprofit farm’s executive director. As he hosts a tour […]
Otra Vez, a consignment store at 2314 W. Colorado Ave., is just a few steps away from the Goodwill Store — but the two have very dissimilar inventories. Goodwill’s inventory consists almost entirely of donated clothing, art, shoes, small appliances and kitchenware. Goodwill shoppers expect to find items that are useful and affordable, but not […]
The weather is warming, and local galleries are blooming with vibrant new artistic offerings this spring. Although there are plenty of new sights, sounds and experiences in the Pikes Peak region this month, here’s a highlight reel of some art destinations you should visit from Manitou Springs to downtown Colorado Springs. “Assemblage” by Gary Weston, […]
Board of Trustees Election Preliminary results are in from the April 2 Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees, and the apparent winners are John Bell and Don Walker, who will take the place of Katharine Guthrie and Nick Donzello. Mayor Todd Dixon is looking forward to working with the new board members, along with Sean […]
