Knowledge Bowl team earns trophy, heads to States Kyle Blasi of Green Mountain Falls headed to Greeley this week for the state Knowledge Bowl competition. Blasi has competed with the Manitou Springs High School team since his freshman year. “It’s brain sports,” he says of the competition, which pits three teams of four students against […]
Each year in March, Manitou Springs City Hall fills with folks bearing potluck dishes and goodwill who gather to watch the presen tat ion of the Manni Awards. The awards honor citizens and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to support the community and make Manitou Springs such a vibrant and unique place. This […]
The City of Manitou Springs is planning on rezoning 56 City-owned parcels of land, according to a March 4 news release. These parcels will be designated as Open Space (OS), Public Facility (PF), or Park (P). This City-initiated rezoning effort aims to update and clarify the Official Zoning Map, ensuring that each parcel is appropriately […]
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs stands as a testament to the power of community. Rooted in the creative and compassionate ethos of its residents, our picturesque town has recently witnessed the extraordinary impact of generosity, thanks to an inspirational gift from a community member to the Manitou Springs Community […]
Did you know Platte Furniture (2331 E. Platte Pl.) has a high-end gallery downstairs? Not only does the company sell unique and stylish furniture of all types, it helps you make your home beautiful with local art – and supports the fine art community by providing a commission-free space to sell.
“We know that for those who love God all things work together for good,” wrote Paul in his epistle to the Romans. Nancy Hawley, the administrator and clerk of the vestry at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, was reminded of the apostle’s words after teens broke into the church last week, following news that the historic […]
Each year in March, Manitou Springs City Hall fills with a few hundred folks bearing potluck dishes and goodwill who gather to watch the presentation of the Manni Awards. The awards honor citizens and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to support the community and make Manitou Springs such a vibrant and unique place. […]
Photos from Carnivale 2025 by Mark Lee A jubilant crowd celebrated Mardi Gras in true Manitou style on March 1 with a vibrant parade featuring giant puppets and whimsical costumes, a delicious gumbo cookoff, rocking live music and excellent vibes.
Eleven years ago, a tragedy nearly cut short Mandy Horvath’s life: She lost both of her legs above the knee after being struck by a train in 2014. “I don’t have full memory of the night, but I do know that I died more than three times during the fight to save my life,” she […]
“This is a fresh start, with a new community, with an awesome board, with great citizens. I’m really looking forward to being able to serve. Seeing what that means for me, and seeing what the town’s wants and needs are, is really important to me.” So begins Caleb Patterson, Green Mountain Falls’ newest town manager. […]
Greetings from PaC-MAN! To PaC-MAN is to Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou. Perhaps no one in our community does just that – walking and taking transit that is – more than Craig Burbank. We interviewed Craig during the pandemic back in 2020 about his ultra-walking exploits and thought a check-in was long overdue. We caught up […]
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Revelers filled Iron Springs Chateau on Feb. 22 for the 6th annual CarniBall. The Mardi Gras fun continues with the Carnivale parade and Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, March 1. More photos of the quirky fun and Carnivale info on page 12. Photos by Mark Lee 2025 Carnivale Royal Court King: Sean Bradley […]
When the ManiKrewe Carnivale committee was formed a few years ago, we happily inherited more than 30 years of Manitou Springs Carnivale history. Decorations, banners, beads, costumes and ephemera. But Carnivale’s most enduring legacy are the giant puppets – the King, Aries, The Owl, The Three Headed Monster, The Jester (mistakenly dubbed The Blue-Eyed Boy, […]
Manitou Springs’ St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (808 Manitou Ave.) emailed a press release on Presidents’ Day with the subject heading “Church closing!” “It is with a heavy heart that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Manitou Springs announces its closure after 120 years of dedicated service to the community. The final service will be held on […]
Colorado Springs City Council has paved the way for Class 1 e-bikes – the kind that require continuous pedaling even as the rider gets a boost from a small electric motor – to be allowed on the city’s trails, including those funded by the Trails and Open Spaces program. But Council went about it the […]
Needed renovations on Ruxton Avenue are facing limitations due to budget and funding constraints. “I think we all had the sentiment that, boy, we’re going to go in here and work with Colorado Springs and dig up the whole street, Colorado Springs [Utilities (CSU)] would replace their big … water lines and we’d … bury […]
There is a recipe for good fashion, and Colorado Springs native James Proby is the one writing it for men’s dress attire in this growing city. The Men’s Xchange is a storefront on Centennial Boulevard just off Garden of the Gods, which Proby opened in 2017. It is, he tells me, “A social impact business […]
Krewe (krü) Noun A krewe is any group or organization of friends who would like to band together to host a Mardi Gras ball, ride on a Mardi Gras parade float, walk in a parade and participate in social events throughout the year. Throws (thrōs) Noun Throws are strings of beads, doubloons, cups, or other […]
