UPDATE: Eric Snay, 60, sustained more than 15 stab wounds to his neck, arms and head. He underwent surgery at a local hospital and is expected to survive. On May 23, Manitou Springs Police officers contacted Million Zimmerman, date of birth May 12, 1999, while he was walking near the 400 block of Ruxton Avenue. […]
Hey, Westsiders! Time is running out for you to respond to a survey about the Greater Westside Community Plan. It’s intended to provide guidance on physical development within the 3A planning area including topics such as transportation, economic development, housing and public health. This survey is intended for anyone who lives, works, or plays in […]
For emergencies, call 911; non-emergency, call 719-390-5555. May 12 In the 00 block of Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs Police stopped a male driver known to not have a valid driver’s license. MSPD cited and released him. The vehicle, which was not registered, was towed. May 15 Officers noticed a driver passed out behind the steering […]
The city of Manitou Springs is conducting its 2023 Community Survey. The survey begins May 15 and will remain open until 10 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Your responses will have a direct impact on decisions in our community. There are three ways to participate in the survey: Take the survey here. Some residents will receive a text […]
This is not the story of some hero swooping in to save the Pikes Peak Bulletin, though heroic figures certainly have been involved. In many ways, this is a story of our community swooping in to save itself, as we did when floods and a fire threatened our neighborhoods. If you have read the Bulletin […]
I am excited to welcome you all to the new Pikes Peak Bulletin. I live here, just like you, and I am inviting you — readers, residents and visitors in Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls and Crystola — to help us tell your stories, your news, using the words […]
At its May 9 work session, Manitou Springs City Council voted unanimously to delay moving forward with the Soda Springs Park Master Plan until designs are approved and costs reviewed. Danu Fatt, chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Robyn Bartling with Hord Coplan Macht, the principal landscape architect firm, discussed master plan […]
This seems like an appropriate time to explore the history of Manitou Springs newspapers through the memories of a few longtime residents, and to reflect on the importance of a community newspaper. The city’s first newspaper, the Manitou Item, launched May 23, 1882. “Lots of advertising, lots of local interest snippets (otherwise known as gossip),” […]
Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! We are excited about interviewing Manitou Springs residents about their experiences walking and rolling as transportation and look forward to meeting you. Please direct-message us on Facebook (@pacmanitou) if you would like to share your story with the community. We recently caught up with Jacob Jacobsen about his […]
Construction begun on Creek Walk Trail project Creek Walk Trail construction has begun, resulting in a 10-foot-wide multi-use concrete trail with grade and slope improvements. The construction started the week of April 24 and will affect the trail area from the Manitou Springs Pool & Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave., to Mayfair Avenue. During the […]
We want to hear your ideas and answer your questions as we re-launch the Pikes Peak Bulletin. Please join us for a community meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. We’ll start with social time, then present information 6 to 6:30 and answer questions starting about […]
By William J. Dagendesh An update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan was presented to Manitou Springs City Council during the Jan. 10 work session. The presentation showed how, in 2017, the city created and incorporated a Hazard Mitigation Plan into Plan Manitou. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that a hazard mitigation plan be updated […]
Friday, Jan. 13 Manitou Knitting Club: For beginners or experts and everyone in between. Join the knitting club once a month to meet up with likeminded knitters, socialize and have some snacks. An instructor will be on hand to help those who need it. 11 a.m.-noon. Manitou Springs Library, 515 Manitou Ave. Information: ppld.librarymarket.com/manitou-knitting-club or […]
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt Special Event Pottery by the Price: Each January, Commonwheel Artists Co-op members and guest artists from the Pikes Peak region clear their studio inventory and sell beautiful pottery seconds and other art items at discounted prices. All items will be priced as marked rather than by weight. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. […]
HAPPY CATS HAVEN Hello, I’m Rita, a gorgeous tabby girl with golden eyes. I came to Happy Cats when my owners were no longer able to provide for my care. I love to greet my hoomans with a soft chirp to say hello. My favorite thing in the world is lap time; I could curl […]
On Jan. 6, Manitou Springs Fire Chief: John K. Forsett ordered that the Stage 1 fire restrictions, which were put into effect on Dec. 7, 2022, be rescinded effective immediately. “Although current fuel moisture sampling, resource availability, and short-term weather predictions have determined that heightened wildfire awareness through restrictions is no longer warranted, please remember […]
The City of Manitou Springs is moving forward on its design for the Ruxton Corridor Infrastructure Improvement Project. City staff and the project’s engineering consultant will present the most recent design, which was created using the Ruxton Avenue Use and Impact Study. Now that the design has become more detailed and robust, the city is […]
For emergencies, call 911; non-emergency, call 719-390-5555. Jan. 1 Manitou Springs Police officers responded to a disturbance at a business in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. The suspect had already left the scene and could not be located. During the investigation, MSPD learned that he was upset that it was after hours for alcohol […]
Community Manitou Community Church Food Pantry: Everyone is welcome; no vouchers or identification required. Provided by Westside CARES and Manitou Community Church volunteers. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: www.manitouchurch.org or 685-5255. Care and Share Food Pantry: Open to Manitou residents at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Food is provided in bags […]
By William J. Dagendesh On Jan. 3, Manitou Springs City Council heard the second reading of Ordinance 2322: Land Use and Development Code. The ordinance repeals Chapter 15.16, Title 16, and Title 18 of the Manitou Springs Municipal Code concerning signs, subdivision and zoning, and adopts the LUDC on second reading, including the updated definition […]
