The city of Manitou Springs is excited to launch a systematic tree pruning program aimed at enhancing safety and improving aesthetics in our streetscapes. The primary focus is to provide a minimum of 14 feet of vertical clearance over the roads and 8 feet over the sidewalks to accommodate large trucks, ensure walking and ADA […]
A contractor will be working noon-6 p.m. Friday, July 21, and, if needed, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, on the following streets: High Street Deer Path (from High Street to Elk Path) Mohawk Street (from Osage to Prospect Place) Prospect Place (from Mohawk Avenue to Shoshone Place) Sunshine Trail Washington Avenue (from Sunshine Trail to […]
Roll up your sleeves for a blood drive 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Memorial Hall (606 Manitou Ave.). Please take the time to participate, as blood is urgently needed! To sign up, please go here, search for “80829” and scroll to select the date 7/19.
The Bulletin staff and our wonderful board of directors have been working hard to line up financial resources and writers so that we can return to weekly issues, and we’re planning for those to start on Friday, July 14. You’ll find the news you need and the fun stuff you like to do, in racks […]
(Click on each image to see the larger version.) Creative Alliance Manitou Springs is planning some changes to work displayed through the Art on the Avenue program. All proposals will be presented to City Council on Tuesday, July 11, and public feedback is needed before then. Here are the plans: Move “Portable Deity” from next to […]
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 […]
