Manitou Springs is known for its iconic traditions of fruitcake tossing, coffin racing, Carnivale parading and gumbo tasting. They started as “fly by the seat of your pants, ‘hey, everybody, let’s dress up and parade on Manitou Avenue’” sort of events. They were so much fun that volunteers kept stepping up to ensure they continued. […]
Embracing a vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future, the city of Manitou Springs proudly introduces its E-Bike Voucher Program. This innovative initiative is set to transform the cityscape by encouraging residents to adopt electric bicycles, providing not just an eco-friendly alternative, but also an exciting opportunity to be part of the green movement in […]
$300 million? To transform Bronco Billy’s Cripple Creek casino into a high-end resort? To small-time gamblers who enjoy low-stress gaming on the backside of Pikes Peak, the just-opened Chamonix, 233 E. Bennett Ave., may seem to be an impossible dream. It offers the amenities of destination resort/casinos in Black Hawk, Reno and even Las Vegas, […]
The Jan. 2 Manitou Springs City Council regular session saw the swearing-in of the city’s returning mayor and councilors. John Graham was re-elected as mayor and will serve until January 2026. Councilors-at-Large Judith Chandler, John Shada and Julie Wolfe will serve until January 2028. City Clerk Elena Krebs administered the oath of office. Council voted […]
The Manitou Music Foundation turned 5 years old in September 2023! It’s been a good ride, despite the bumpy road the pandemic created for two of those years. We are engrained into the Manitou Springs and the Old Colorado City communities. MMF is very much a community organization of musicians, music fans, workshop attendees, local […]
Compared to planned neighborhoods like the North End and post-war planned suburbs from Bonnyville to Briargate, Old Colorado City and the historic Westside neighborhoods that surround it are a hot mess. The houses, the streets, the architecture and the landscaping have never been constrained by high-falutin’ planners. Streets abruptly curve, dead end and loop around […]
After the resounding success of its 15th Annual Arts Festival, which showcased more than 80 events and featured New York’s renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, Green Box proudly introduces an extraordinary lineup of artists for the fifth year of its artists in residency program. Green Box received hundreds of applications from across the world. From […]
Dear readers — There are just days left to donate through the Give! campaign. You can do that now at givepikespeak.org/nonprofit/pikes-peak-bulletin. It might be a playful time of year for some, but we’re serious about making sure we can continue to serve you in 2024. A frosted and bedazzled herd of wild gingerbread reindeer leaping […]
On Dec. 21, homeless advocates and community leaders gathered to acknowledge the deaths of people who experienced homelessness in El Paso County. The event, organized by Mesa House and Ithaka Housing, is a longstanding tradition of paying tribute to people who have perished prematurely because of homelessness, and operates in tandem with similar services held […]
It’s staggering how much difference a year makes. It’s been almost a year since the Pikes Peak Bulletin was brought under the umbrella of Sixty35 and most of the content was shifted online. In today’s world, it made sense. After all, most news is consumed on some kind of digital device and it seemed to […]
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, our City Council voted unanimously (three times!) to sign contracts on behalf of Manitou’s beloved Carnegie Library. With the hiring of the architect, construction company and owner’s representative, the final pieces are in place for the expansion and ADA-compliance of the Manitou Springs Carnegie Library! It’s a true Christmas miracle! That […]
When Ted Johnston took his job as general manager of The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway, he wasted no time in engaging with the Manitou Springs community. Johnston, who has served as general manager since January 2022, said he wasn’t involved in the negotiations that resulted in a 50-year tax incentive agreement between […]
Melinda Goodyear won the grand prize, a 10-carat white-gold and blue diamond pendant from Lane Mitchell Jewelers. Commonwheel Artists Co-op (Julia Wright) chipmunk activity and coloring book, winner: Sherri Albern Commonwheel (Julia Wright) 30-week gratitude journal, winner: Linde Trzyna Commonwheel (Teri Rowan) artwork print, winner: Zoe Mancini Commonwheel (Teri Rowan) artwork print, winner: Derek […]
This is a fan letter. I read the most recent edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin cover to cover. Even at this darkest time of year, the Bulletin is working to deliver the light of community. In an age when local newspapers are disappearing at a rapid pace, the Bulletin has re-invented itself and is […]
What can we do about homelessness? Some cities do better than others, but none have managed to end homelessness as it is now — a continuous tragedy unfolding in many neighborhoods. Westside residents are particularly affected. Nothing much changes, despite the valiant efforts of nonprofits such as Westside CARES and Springs Rescue Mission, not to […]
The times are great, and they’re not a-changing, say our local prognosticators. According to the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, “The Colorado Springs Aerospace and Defense sector is poised to be the global leader in defense development, space technology, and innovation. “Located in the State with the second-largest space economy in the nation, the city […]
The Carnegie Library Building Remodel & Expansion project, which has been in the works since 2015, is set to break ground in early February 2024. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Manitou Springs City Council unanimously awarded the general contractor role to Fransen Pittman, a Centennial-based company, and appointed Artaic Group as the owner’s representative for the […]
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. And when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” — Clarence the Angel, to George Bailey I have not yet watched one of my favorite movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this holiday season. This weekend when I watch it, it will […]
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, new beginnings, traditions and more. It’s the time of year when everyone gathers to celebrate putting the past year behind us and bring in the fresh new year. However, this New Year’s Eve is even more special than most people may realize. If you look closely at […]
Absent the Colorado Springs Independent and the Business Journal, I would never have written for any newspaper. But after the voters kicked me to the curb, John Weiss offered me a freelance job covering local politics. That was 1997 — and I’m still writing about Colorado 26 years later. It has been a fun and […]
