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, […]
The Manitou Springs Public Works department will extend the June 15 closure on El Paso Boulevard from Garden of the Gods Place to the Hiawatha Gardens parking lot to minimize future construction impacts and road closures on El Paso Boulevard. The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. This […]
Courtesy of Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Greetings, Manitou Springs! PaC-MAN here, celebrating Bike Month in Colorado, which happens each June. Bike Month is a way for communities to offer various ways to encourage citizens to replace car trips by bike. One such opportunity to try this out is during PaC-MAN’s Bike to Work or Wherever […]
Bulletin photos by Rhonda Van Pelt The members of the Manitou Springs High School Key Club, an offshoot of the Manitou Kiwanis Club, decided to honor longtime Key Club adviser and Kiwanis member Joel Grotzinger, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. As club President Sierra Dunlap explained, the club raised funds through its Mother’s […]
Work to remodel Manitou Springs City Hall is expected to be completed in mid-July, according to Alex Trefry, the city’s public information officer. The $400,000 project is being paid for from the city’s Capital Improvements Fund. Construction officially kicked off May 15, after planning and design preparation was done. The Parking & Mobility Office had […]
Courtesy of Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Please join PaC-MAN for the Mayor’s Bike Ride, a family-fun community event. It will start at 5 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd. We ask that bicyclists wear a helmet and sign our ride waiver. Participants will take El Paso Boulevard […]
The city has been awarded $8,436 through the state’s Lifeguard Training Initiative grant program. All of these funds will go directly toward training lifeguards at the Pool & Fitness Center. Also, the pool is seeking lifeguards. Starting pay is $16 an hour, and American Red Cross lifeguard training is provided, as are a shirt and […]
These adorable border doodles, four boys and one girl, are eight weeks old and are ready for their new homes. Cost: $1,500 each. Call Robin at 719-685-6372.
Courtesy of the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum We are excited to announce our latest project to highlight Historic Manitou Springs. We are working with the state to create a “Historic Manitou Springs” special license plate. It will be available to any registered vehicle in Colorado, and you’ll want to get one for yourself! […]
