Manitou Springs City Hall will be closed Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for the holiday. All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tuesday, as will the El Paso County Health Department. The county commissioners will not meet on the holiday.
Great news, Manitou Springs! Your dedicated efforts in conserving water have paid off. We are pleased to announce that the Stage 3 water restrictions and water conservation recommendations have been lifted, as the Mesa Storage Tank has returned to healthy levels. A heartfelt thank you to our residents and business owners for their exceptional commitment […]
At approximately noon Wednesday, June 28, Manitou Springs Police Department officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Manitou Avenue after a single-vehicle car accident was reported. After responding to the scene, officers noticed the vehicle had driven into a tree after striking a parked car. The driver of the vehicle was believed to be […]
Joel Grotzinger, 65, passed away June 15, 2023, after a valiant four-year battle with advanced prostate cancer. He was surrounded by family who loved him: his wife Marjorie, sons Andrew and Neil, daughter-in-law Chelsea, and stepchildren Jessica and Stephen. Joel moved to Manitou Springs in 2010. He loved that it was a small, walkable town […]
The city of Manitou Springs is urging residents and businesses to prioritize water conservation by using water for only essential needs for the next 48 hours. The city’s water treatment plant is facing limitations in processing the increased volume of turbid water caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Although the abundance of rain might suggest […]
Care and Share has announced dates for upcoming grocery distributions at the Pool and Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave. The next distribution will take place noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, followed by the same times on Tuesday, Sept. 19. All distributions are shopping experiences, meaning everybody is welcome to choose whichever food they would like.
Three alumni from the Manitou Springs High School Class of 1951 recently held a mini 72-year reunion. From left: Shirley Busch Wade, Don Moses and Bettie Marie Sharpton Daniels got together when Bettie Marie visited from Cody, Wyoming.
At approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, Michael Austin McIlveene, 28, was arrested after a peaceful resolution to the standoff in the 00 block of Manitou Avenue. The shelter in place order for the area was lifted shortly after with no major injuries to the suspect, members of the public, or law enforcement officers. McIlveene […]
Members of the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club replaced the old lighting in the workout room at the Manitou Pool & Fitness Center with more efficient LED lighting on June 19. The members were Dave Valier, Fred Bormann, Tomas Montoya, Mayor John Graham, Rich Baker and Dan Stuart.
All of us can make a positive impact on pollinator conservation. — Amy Yarger The city of Manitou Springs proudly announces its distinction as the world’s first certified municipal Pollinator District, through an innovative partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, showcasing the community’s unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving vital pollinators. This remarkable achievement is the result […]
We should use the city’s resources to do the most good for the most people for the longest time. — John Graham By William J. Dagendesh The future of the Urban Renewal Authority is at a crossroads until Manitou Springs City Council can review additional information and discuss its financial impact on the city. At […]
Also, at City Council’s June 20 meeting, Councilor Natalie Johnson read Proclamation No. 0423 declaring June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month. According to the proclamation, June was designated Pride Month to honor the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. “During LGBTQI+ Pride Month, we reflect on the progress we have […]
Mentally STRONG is partnering with Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy to provide pharmacy services to clients at its clinic at 3720 Sinton Road, Suite 104, in Colorado Springs. Genoa serves more than 1 million individuals annually across the United States. Its fourth location in El Paso County will be inside the Mentally STRONG clinic. “Together, Genoa and Mentally STRONG will provide […]
For emergencies, call 911; non-emergency, call 719-390-5555. June 12 A cold theft was reported in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. Manitou Springs Police officers responded and investigated. The Manitou Crisis Response Team assisted the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in checking the welfare of a suicidal person in the 4800 block of Manzana Drive […]
Between Thursday, June 22, and Thursday, Aug. 31, a contractor will be painting curbs along various Manitou streets. “No parking” signs will be displayed in specific locations. The following roads will be affected: Garden of the Gods Place, Manitou Avenue, El Paso Boulevard, Crystal Park Road, Cañon Avenue, Park Avenue, Ruxton Avenue and Serpentine Drive. […]
Twelve volunteers participated in the 11th annual Waldo Canyon tree-planting on June 10. The Pikes Peak Justice Center and the Coalition for the Upper South Platte sponsored the event. Before a fast-moving thunderstorm arrived, the group was able to plant 400 seedlings to replace trees burned in 2012.
I’m truly proud of the work we’ve done together. — Becca Sickbert Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, also known as CRANE, is going through major changes in mid-2023. CRANE, the nonprofit organization that operates the city’s state-sanctioned Creative District and oversees Manitou’s public art collection, is looking for a new executive director after Becca Sickbert recently […]
We’ll host a Community Meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the Mucky Duck, 10530 Ute Pass Ave. in Green Mountain Falls. Food and nibbles courtesy of the Mucky Duck. Bring your questions and suggestions about Bulletin coverage in Lower Ute Pass.
Courtesy of the city of Manitou Springs Drainage and flood control are one of our highest priorities, and cleaning all of our 311 culverts, maintaining our three detention ponds and providing continual flood mitigation to Williams Canyon are critical services that the Manitou Springs Public Works Department provides to reduce the impact of heavy rains […]
We thought $1 million might be a more palatable number to Manitou. John Graham By William J. Dagendesh At its June 13 work session, Manitou Springs City Council heard the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority present its funding proposal which, if approved, would go toward improving Hiawatha Gardens. Rick Sonnenburg, PPRTA program and contracts manager, […]
