There are less than 5,000 residents in Manitou Springs. That includes adults and children. A certain percentage of those residents own homes there. They are being asked to allow the school district to take on $37.6 million dollars of debt for school improvements. District property taxes, by means of the mill levy, would be increased […]
I love the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. I used to work there as communications director. But for as long as I can remember, the Fine Arts Centerās museum has suffered from that common museum curse of elevation. Itās like all the pieces are up on a high pedestal. Even exhibits that have featured […]
During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following a reported incident at the Dillon parking lot. āRecently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,ā said Fortuin. āThe report details an encounter in the Dillon parking lot, where […]
When I speak up for free and healthy school meals for all kids, it’s not politics for me. It’s personal. I was that kid. The one who sometimes had to drink water to fill her stomach because lunch money wasn’t always there. My mom was a hard-working woman who did her very best, but life […]
As we go into the fourth week of the federal government shutdown, Poor Richardās Restaurant will give free meals and drinks to all federal employees and their families who have been furloughed, dismissed or are working without pay. Co-owners Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator stated, āWe just want to help our dedicated, local federal employees […]
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesdayās regular meeting. āRecently, a police report was filed by one of our residents concerning Councilor Shada,ā said Fortuin. āThe report details an encounter in the Dillon parking lot, where a discussion escalated to the […]
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election. Many of the positions in the Manitou Springs municipal and school board races are uncontested. Manitou Springs Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Johnson is running unopposed for mayor, and Kimberly De La […]
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) hosted their annual White Cane Day Celebration on Oct. 17 at Acacia Park. The event had a series of activities including games, art, and music, all themed around the White Cane. Several key speakers attended this event: Jonathan Karli, the CSDB principal; Tera Spangler, the […]
No SNAP benefits in November. Just let that sink in. For millions of families, that headline isnāt just news ā itās survival being pulled out from under them. SNAP is what keeps food on the table for kids, parents, and seniors when times are already hard. And now, with the government shutdown stretching on, those […]
I want the kids in our community to thrive. As a board member at Citizens Project, proud auntie, and a once free and reduced lunch recipient, I know a meal can make a world of difference. Being raised by a single mom who worked as a hairstylist in Colorado Springs, I saw firsthand how a […]
To the voters of Manitou Springs, I am a proud graduate of Manitou Springs High School in 1990. The experience and opportunities that I had at a small school were so rewarding that I chose to have both of my children attend the school district and graduate from the high school as well. I am […]
To the editor: Iām asking for support for 2A ā the Manitou Springs ballot issue asking for voters to let City Council raise the Excise (Amusement) Tax ā āVote āYesā on 2A.ā The opponents are well financed and well organized. You have likely seen signs and mailers and Facebook has had quite a bit of […]
The Pikes Peak Bulletin was not John Weissās first choice of newspaper for the publication of his letter in support of ballot measure 2A, which he wrote in response to an op-ed by the Gazette editorial board against the measure. He first submitted his letter to The Gazette. [Editorās note: Weiss has advertised with the […]
Residents of two Colorado Springs public housing complexes took part in a protest during yesterdayās Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CHSA) meeting. Members of the Colorado Springs Tenants (COST) and residents of the Acacia Park and Centennial Plaza apartments expressed concerns over CSHAās refusal to meet or negotiate directly with residents, and residentsā longstanding concerns over […]
To the editor: Let me begin by expressing my deep admiration for the students and teachers of the district. As a lifelong supporter of public education, and a former school board member myself, I am in favor of safety, security, ADA compliance, and infrastructure. However, I strongly oppose this bond [ballot measure 4C] as the […]
During its Oct. 14 regular meeting, the Colorado Springs City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution āhonoring the U.S. Senateās designation of October 14, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk, recognizing the importance of protecting free speech, encouraging open dialogue, and condemning political violence.ā Council President Lynette Crow-Iverson and Council […]
Iām sitting on my roof right now, trimming some trees and getting ready for fall. From up here, near Peterson Space Force Base, I can hear the rumble of F-22s overhead. You always know when the fighters are in town ā they shake the air on this side of Colorado Springs. The sound took me […]
Across Colorado Springs and beyond, left-leaning groups are buzzing with energy. We have people ready to fight for fair wages, racial justice, environmental protection, and reproductive rights. Yet, time and again, we trip ourselves up. A coalition forms, then unravels. A meeting starts with momentum, then collapses under the weight of internal disputes. The cycle […]
Early in the morning of Sept. 13, a small crowd gathered at the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent headquarters on Manitou Avenue, preparing for a long day of work on the trails. Skin streaked with the opaque tint of zinc sunscreen and thermoses of hot coffee in hand, Friends of the Peak volunteers conversed […]
Early fall in Colorado is a time of transition. September is still shorts and t-shirt weather, wildflowers are still in bloom, and everyone seemingly waits with bated breath for the fall colors to change (see my previous column for the Pikes Peak Bulletin for my suggestions on where to go to see the changing aspens). […]
