For Zach Morriss, there’s always a higher mountain to scale
The low point of Zach Morriss’ life came when he was 14 years old. “I had aspirations to be in…
Hatching plans to break away from domineering neighbor proposed for Colorado Springs?
On a bright and cheerful morning last week, I drove a few blocks from our Westside house to the Old…
Give! the gift that keeps on giving: support the Bulletin
When I was young, my mother had me read the newspaper headlines for her. As I got older, she’d pick…
Dec. 7 still hits close to home for many families
H is name was Marvin, and he was 24 years old. He was a radioman on the U.S.S. Arizona, stationed…
Into Light — changing the stigma of substance abuse
During my recent birthday, my wife, Laura, and I spent the morning and afternoon at the University of Denver. We…
Manitou Springs swimmers open season with rare dual at home + Cross-country runners take fast times to Arizona for win
The Manitou Springs girls swim team eased into its season with its first — and potentially only — home dual…
HEALTHY SPACES – SAFER PLACES Crisis response team having positive impact on community
In 2022, the Manitou Springs Police Department received 760 behavioral-related calls that were all fielded by regular patrol officers. They…
Bulletin helps transplants assimilate into Manitou life
It’s been 18 months since my wife, Judy, and I moved to Manitou Springs and, I have to say, it’s…
A long list of people to be grateful for
I hope that, as you read this, you’re still feeling grateful for being with loved ones on Thanksgiving. If you…
Ute Pass News
Local gift shopping opportunities This time of year beckons people around the world to consider gifting, a tradition as old…
What can OCC learn from high-rise proposed for Colorado Springs?
The latest gigantic downtown high-rise apartment building scheme debuted a few days ago, and was duly saluted by a front-page…
Council approves PPLD pact, hears Pikes Peak Outdoor Initiative
At the Nov. 21 regular session, Manitou Springs City Council voted 6-1 to approve the Pikes Peak Library District contract…
Documenting trauma: MSHS graduate healing through film
When Olive Van Elmeren entered the Colorado Springs-based Youth Documentary Academy (YDA) program in the summer of 2020, at the…
Fear of high school athletics hinders student-athletes’ growth
A little more than a year ago, the Buena Vista football team suffered an upset loss to Colorado Springs Christian…
With your help, the Bulletin can stay off the endangered list
In an age where we have so much division in our national democracy and society-at-large and with the rise of…
Kelley makes Manitou Springs history at state cross-country
Until someone claims a state championship, Cody Kelley will forever be etched in the Manitou Springs history books as the…
CDHS invests $7.5 million to address homelessness, mental health
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) has invested more than $7.5…
Letters to the editor
Public money: most good for most people To the editor: This is in reply to John Maynard’s letter in the…
Woman with disability donates $1,000 to Manitou library project
Lil Griesan, a determined advocate for the disabled community, is making a significant contribution toward the renovation of Manitou Springs’…
‘Safe Community Project’ — What’s it all about?
I wrote a column for our Sept. 22 edition and stated that our board was tasked to vision and find…