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 […]
City launches survey about public transportation and mobility The city of Manitou Springs is conducting an important survey regarding public transportation and mobility in the community. Your responses will have a direct impact on decisions in our community. There are three ways to participate in the survey: Go to bit.ly/MSMobilitySurvey; Some residents will receive a […]
The city of Manitou Springs has been reimbursing 50 percent of what someone pays for parking on any applicable day through Jan. 1, if they donate a toy, sports ball or canned food. Here’s how it works: Pay for parking and save your receipt; Bring a toy, canned food or sports ball to the Mobility & […]
See tinyurl.com/AdAmAngallery for a gallery of photos from the summit, and see more of Mike’s work on his website, www.3peaksphoto.com.
This year, Manitou Springs will celebrate 31 years of bringing Mardi Gras, Manitou-style, to the Pikes Peak region. The theme for the 2023 Carnivale is “Manitou Time Machine.” Manikrewe, the Carnivale committee, will be coordinating the event, scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. “We are working to make Carnivale in Manitou an […]
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), a federally funded program that helps eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, is accepting applications through May 1. The statewide program helps eligible individuals and families pay winter home heating costs by making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of […]
When you’re ready to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, recycle it through TreeCycle to reduce tree waste, create mulch and support youth development nonprofits in your community. Organized by El Paso County, and with the assistance of the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities and Colorado Springs Youth Sports, TreeCycle will take place […]
