HAPPY CATS HAVEN Hello, Iām 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Fire Chief: John K. Forsett ordered that the Stage 1 fire restrictions, which were put into effect on Dec. 7, 2022, be rescinded effective immediately. āAlthough 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 projectās 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. Andrewās 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. Hereās 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 Mikeās 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 āManitou Time Machine.ā Manikrewe, the Carnivale committee, will be coordinating the event, scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. āWe are working to make Carnivale in Manitou an […]
Coloradoās 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 youāre 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 […]
Local photographer Mike Pach took these photos from the Pikes Peak summit on New Year’s Eve. See more of Mikeās work on his website.
Through 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, the city of Manitou Springs will reimburse 50 percent of what someone pays for parking on any applicable day, if they donate a toy, sports ball or canned food. Hereās how it works: Pay for parking and save your receipt; Bring a toy, canned food or sports ball to […]
The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for 2023. Applicants should submit their funding requests by Jan. 6, after which the board will evaluate submissions, learn the exact amount of available funding from 2022 MACH tax revenues and make grant recommendations in late February for Manitou Springs City Council approval. As […]
Blood drive announced for early January A blood drive will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. Please take the time to participate, as there is an urgent need for blood! Sign up at donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa; search for 80829 and select the date. City giving back if youāll give […]
ONGOING Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Bring your kiddos to the zoo after dark to enjoy thousands of lights, cool animals, warming fires and other festivities. Santa will be there, too! Advance tickets required. Dec. 29-Jan. 1. 4350 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Information: cmzoo.org or 633-9925. Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting: Giant mine headframes […]
By William J. Dagendesh As a boy, the holiday season was reserved for sipping hot chocolate, listening to my parentsā worn 1960s Christmas albums and feasting on mouthwatering, oven-roasted turkey. Laughter from my siblings and me filled the air as we ice skated on the Black River yards from our Lacrosse, Wis., home, while Mom […]
