We have published Corey Hutchins’ article on the Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal this week because we feel it is the most balanced news and reporting currently available on this important breaking news story. It also gives Corey and our readers an opportunity to connect with each other. He is one of the best […]
The Manni Award ceremony will take place Friday, March 15, in City Hall/Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. The evening kicks off with a potluck and music from Michael Galvin starting about 5:15 p.m.; the awards ceremony will begin at 6:30. If you can’t attend, the event will be streamed live at youtube.com/@manniawards. The March 1 […]
DeeAnn Brown, a Chipita Park resident, was surprised to learn that her friends from the Ute Pass Library nominated her for the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award for the Pikes Peak Library District. She was even more surprised when she won! “I was speechless,” she said. Brown has been the president of the Friends […]
Colorado City during the 19th and early 20th century is often described as disreputable, colorful and full of characters right out of a 1920s silent movie. Consider Prairie Dog O’Byrne and his team of elk (Thunder and Buttons), Laura Belle McDaniel (queen of the Colorado City tenderloin), Soapy Smith, Eat ‘Em Up Jake, and Bob […]
The city of Manitou Springs wants residents, business owners and visitors to know more about Public Works operations before, during and after snowstorms. Eric Karlson, streets and stormwater supervisor for the past five years, broke away from preparing for the Feb. 16-17 inclement weather to answer a few questions. “I supervise a crew of five […]
Local journalism is indispensable. Through my years as a school principal in Manitou Springs and other communities, and now as a leadership coach, I’ve experienced firsthand its transformative power. It lays the groundwork for constructive community conversations. The carefully written word, distributed locally, sparks vital engagement. Regardless of political leanings, local journalism unites us in […]
Manitou Springs is a community where people care. We can work together even though we all have differing views of life. Our collaborative spirit is demonstrated in the way all of the city’s important social institutions come together for the Manni Awards. It’s rare to find a town in which the city government, school district, […]
Sara Vaas came to Colorado Springs 12 years ago. Then in her late 20s, she was immediately entranced by Old Colorado City and the Westside. It didn’t take her long to build a community-centered career around her new city and new neighborhood. She first worked as an executive assistant at Pikes Peak United Way, with […]
When it comes to feeding others, the most important ingredient just might be love. Maybe that’s why the food from Otis’s BBQ is so happy-tummy good. Drive by the food truck parked at 23 Manitou Ave., on the El Colorado Lodge grounds, and you can’t help noticing the bold red-and-yellow signs. “Who’s Otis?” you might […]
Howard Brooks has been the CEO of the Energy Resource Center for the past 15 years. During his tenure, ERC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has grown from one office (in Colorado Springs) and 15 employees to five offices across the state employing 120 people. The work provides free energy-efficiency upgrades, including furnaces, insulation, refrigerators and water […]
Iron Springs Chateau hosted a raucous gold, green and purple event on Saturday, Feb. 3. Guests enjoyed shenanigans including a delicious Cajun buffet, gaming, music, a stilt-walker, a fire-eater and costumes, beads and sequins galore. -Photos by Anthony Graham Weather forces postponement of Manitou’s Carnivale Parade, Gumbo Cookoff to March 2 You can’t keep […]
Dear readers of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, Warm greetings to each and every one of you in this snowy week! First, on behalf of the Pikes Peak Bulletin board of directors, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your support and belief in our mission to provide reliable and community-powered news to the region. […]
Residents who love the Ute Pass area have launched a new nonprofit named Building Ute Pass Community. The group aims to unite people through meaningful cultural, social and historical events. The group of seven women has ideas on ways to strengthen the communities of Cascade, Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls through collaborations between individuals, […]
Recently, we’ve had weather that would be delightful in April, let alone January and February. It’s a reminder that we’re lucky to live in Colorado, where subzero misery often precedes sunshine and warmth. Alas, it’ll be gone by the weekend — no more sitting on the porch and getting a sunburn. No more long walks […]
Brenda Mortensen slips on her walking shoes and heads out for her latest self-imposed assignment: walking Lovers Lane. “I didn’t even realize I was doing Lovers Lane right before Valentine’s Day,” she said with a laugh. Mortensen’s stroll up Lovers Lane will join the 15 other Manitou street treks she’s already walked and photographically documented […]
The gallery is ablaze with colors, overflowing with texture in organic currents of fiber and wood that are somehow both serene and exciting. At the center of it: a small 84-year-old woman. Sophie Cowman has spent decades working on her art — but she’s uncomfortable being called an artist. She prefers “craftsman.” No lofty descriptions […]
A Love Letter from Lane Mitchell Jewelers If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Lane Mitchell Jewelers is the place where diamond dreams come true. Listen up, lovers! Any gift, but especially a Valentine’s Day gift, should be chosen with thoughtful care and reflection. And there are so many questions: is your person a […]
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Old Colorado City Library, a beloved Westside anchor that remains lively, beautiful and useful. It’s one of 1,670 Carnegie Libraries that were funded in the late 19th and early 20th century by grants from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. In 1903, Colorado City merchants learned that Carnegie would […]
For a few days last week, it looked as if the print and digital news business was nearing collapse. National Geographic and Time magazine laid off journalists. Union employees of the iconic Condé Nast organization staged a one-day strike to protest looming cuts. Business Insider and Forbes both announced layoffs. And then the Los Angeles […]
The 29th annual dessert-flinging shenanigans took over Memorial Park on Saturday, Jan. 27, to the enjoyment of hundreds of locals and visitors. Marlo Anderson, founder of the National Day Calendar, was on hand to certify the last Saturday of January as National Fruitcake Day. 10 and younger Balance: Christian R. (32.61 seconds) BasketCake: […]
