A Colorado Sun politics reporter was escorted out of the state GOP assembly by a sheriff’s deputy on Saturday, April 6, after being told that party Chairman Dave Williams found her “current reporting to be very unfair.” Sandra Fish, who has covered politics since 1982, received a text at 3:45 a.m. Saturday from a Colorado Republican […]
The city of Manitou Springs continues to look for ways to reduce traffic congestion — and the resultant pollution — in the downtown area during peak tourism season. One of the latest strategies: the Manitou Express, a small (very small) fleet of electric trams. During spring break season, the two 15-passenger vehicles have been puttering […]
I’ve never met Sandra Fish, but she’s my hero. If you haven’t read about the Colorado Sun reporter on page 2 of this issue, please do so. I’m immensely proud of her for her insistence on freedom of the press, and for the job she’s done for decades. Here’s an excerpt of her biography on […]
The annual recognition of community service was rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, after a massive snowstorm struck the area in mid-March. Bring your potluck contribution, plates and silverware to City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., about 5:20 that evening. The awards ceremony will start at 6:30 and will be livestreamed at YouTube.com/@ManniAwards. The award categories are: […]
How does one begin to write about something as important as their local newspaper? Well, carefully, I suppose. Methodically, thoughtfully and maybe even cleverly. No pressure there. Ha! Ironically, I write this little review, endorsement or celebratory musing on April Fool’s Day, so I must make sure to stay extra-focused. My mind as been writing […]
What do we most need on the historic Westside? Lots of answers come to mind. We need better road maintenance (especially in alleys and side streets), better snow removal, more street trees to replace those that have been blown down or withered away, better park maintenance, fewer homeless encampments and less through-traffic on two-lane residential […]
How often do you think about soil? Of course, this time of year, gardeners and farmers have studied the soil in their backyards and fields, deciding what they need to do to make it yield the best and largest crops of flowers and vegetables. But how often do you really think about this fundamental, complex, […]
As the executive director of Trails and Open Space Coalition, Susan Davies is a leader in the local environmental and sustainability movement. She joined TOSC in 2009 and, since that time, has been an authority on all things trails-related — always advocating for the preservation of our open spaces. Susan is passionate about the cause. […]
The annual recognition of community service was rescheduled to Thursday, April 11, after a massive snowstorm struck the area in mid-March. Bring your potluck contribution, plates and silverware to City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., about 5:20 that evening. The awards ceremony will start at 6:30 and will be livestreamed at YouTube.com/@ManniAwards. The award categories are: […]
What’s the most abundant tree in Colorado Springs? A few decades ago, you might have chosen cottonwoods, pines, ash or maple. The first two are native to the Pikes Peak region, while the latter were introduced by migrants in the 19th century. Native and introduced trees lived together in harmony — until well-meaning arborists brought […]
Beneficial insects are natural predators of garden pests. By encouraging them to live in your garden, you can reduce the need for harmful pesticides and create a more sustainable and healthy environment for your plants. They include ladybugs, green lacewings and hoverflies. Also, chickadees, titmice and sparrows feed on garden pests like caterpillars, beetles and […]
We’re already planning our April issues, and I’m pleased to report that we have a lot of great content in the pipeline. Whether you’re a longtime or brand-new subscriber, or pick up copies at one of our dozens of distribution locations (see pikespeakbulletin.org/distribution-locations for details), you’ll find something interesting and informative next month in the […]
In 2023, Pikes Peak Region Attractions took a very big risk and shifted some of its small budget to creating in-house content. The team saw immediate growth on all marketing platforms, steadily surpassing seasonal growth goals. On Aug. 1, the team set what seemed an outrageous goal: to hit 12,000 YouTube subscribers by Sept. 1. […]
On March 25, Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) Executive Director Andrew Notbohm provided the Board of County Commissioners with a Southwest Migrant Informational Update. The update detailed the current trends of migrants in the region and focused on their impacts on local schools, hospitals and non-governmental organization (NGO) shelters. Between November 2023 […]
At its March 19 regular session, Manitou Springs City Council discussed the city’s payments to the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Councilor Judith Chandler questioned why $621,000 had been budgeted for the Cog incentive agreement, but on Feb. 29, 2024, a city check was written to the Cog for $684,378.76. “Only council can make […]
“We can’t save journalism by just begging people to subscribe,” Matt Pearce, former reporter for the L.A. Times and president of Media Guild of the West, recently said. I agree! Matt, who was laid off from his job, has written some great articles on this subject and I would recommend his Substack account. If you […]
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, alongside U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 19 of their Senate colleagues, have urged U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to stop any changes that could negatively impact delivery. “We write regarding Mail Processing Facility Reviews and service standards at the United States Postal Service, and to urge you […]
Collectors and collections — they go together like love and marriage. And to complete the poem, there are folks who collect horses and carriages. About a third of Americans collect something, and many collect for decades. Some have multiple collections, and some have so many that they’re said to be hoarders. Former talk show host […]
Although the Manitou Springs girls soccer team is looking good early in the year, this young roster still has plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. The Mustangs went to Mesa Ridge on March 19 and came away with a 9-0 win, but as they circled up postgame, it felt less like they had kicked […]
The Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education met remotely at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 18. Board members Tina Vidovich and Connie Brachtenbach were absent and excused from the meeting. The board unanimously approved the minutes from its February meeting and the intended agenda for the night’s meeting. The consent agenda was also approved […]
