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.
Courtesy of the city of Manitou Springs To the community: It has come to our attention that there is a bug within the SeeClickFix software. If registered users make a comment on a post — even if you selected “hide your identity” for anonymity — notification emails sent to city staff will include your name. […]
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. Here’s how it works: Pay for parking and save your receipt; Bring a toy, canned food or sports ball to the […]
Since this issue went to press one day early, City Council coverage can be found on our website, www.pikespeakbulletin.org. Just click on the link in the “ticker” running across the top of the homepage. We apologize for any inconvenience. As of Tuesday morning, the online agenda included a presentation and discussion of the Creek Walk […]
“I like being transported to imaginary places,” Kathy Sullivan said. Through her art, the longtime Commonwheel Artists Co-op member has been able to give that gift to others. “I love gardening, animals, horses, bunnies. I love old poster designs, illuminated manuscripts, anything medieval,” she said. Sullivan puts that love into her calligraphy and linoleum-block prints […]
Courtesy of Creative Alliance Manitou Springss Artists from Manitou Springs and nearly 2,000 miles away in Florida have been chosen as winners of cash prizes totaling $4,000 for their new 2022 installations in Manitou’s Art on the Avenue program for the city’s sesquicentennial celebration. Local artists K8E Orr and Joel Newmiller won the Community […]
The Manitou Springs Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Competition is back for 2022. Businesses have decorated their storefront windows to show off the most holiday flair during the shopping season. Judges will select winners based on creativity, most colorful, holiday theme and overall appearance. The grand prize is a $125 Ace gift card from the event […]
Matthew Barton’s second trial has been postponed until May 2023. The former Manitou Springs High School teacher and soccer coach is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student starting in 2009. Jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in the first trial. According to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket, Barton’s jury trial is scheduled […]
With the holidays here and the cost of basic necessities continuing to rise, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is helping eligible Colorado households save money by paying a portion of home heating bills and offering tips to save on heating costs. LEAP helps keep Coloradans warm during the winter months by making a one-time […]
It’s time for us to grow as a city and think outside the box. Judith Chandler By William J. Dagendesh At the Dec. 20 meeting, Manitou Springs City Council voted 6-1 to postpone the Creek Walk Trail construction contract for 60 days until more can be learned about the surface materials involved. Mayor Pro Tem […]
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 text inviting them to take the survey. The […]
Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt. Hundreds of people flocked downtown on Saturday, Dec. 10, to see fire trucks and floats, car clubs and Clauses. The AdAmAn Club members received the loudest cheers. If you’d like to donate unwrapped toys, go to tinyurl.com/PikesPeakToys4Tots for information.
Courtesy of the Manitou Art Center The MAC has been approved for funds to support its maker members’ professional growth and development. If you qualify, you will set professional goals and we will provide you with training, tools and a free 22/7 membership to help you reach them. The grant will fund an access badge […]
Courtesy of Manitou Springs School District 14 We have exciting news for District 14 students — library cards are in! “This summer I worked closely with and we decided to try it through our online registration process,” said Cat Olimb, the school district’s director of technology. “We had more than a thousand kids sign up.” […]
Greetings from Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou (PaC-MAN)! A Manitou resident recently nominated Rayna Lindsey for an interview about getting around Manitou Springs via multimobility. We thank ALL the folks who were willing to share their stories this year about getting around Manitou on foot, bicycle or via other multimobility means. PaC-MAN encourages community members to […]
The Great Outdoors Colorado board has awarded two grants totaling $153,025 for projects in El Paso County. Green Mountain Falls was awarded $82,200 to hire Mile High Youth Corps-Southern Front Range crews for fire mitigation and forest health work. The city of Colorado Springs was awarded $70,825 for trail improvements in Austin Bluffs Open Space […]
By William J. Dagendesh A request to install a digital messaging sign in at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce was put on hold at the Dec. 13 City Council work session. In October 2022, a windstorm destroyed the sign in front of the building at 354 Manitou Ave. The chamber has photos that show […]
The Manitou Springs Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Competition is back for 2022. Businesses have decorated their storefront windows to show off the most holiday flair during the shopping season. Judges will select winners based on creativity, most colorful, holiday theme and overall appearance. The grand prize is a $125 Ace gift card from the event […]
