By William J. Dagendesh During the Nov. 8 work session, Manitou Springs City Council met with eight boards, committees and commissions to hear their budget goals for 2023. Alison Gerbig, chair of the Housing Advisory Board, said 2022 saw staff and board changes, but that it also adopted a new housing habitability code. Also, the […]
Results are trickling in from the Nov. 8 election but, as always, election officials caution that it can take days or weeks to confirm votes. In El Paso County, one of the most closely watched races was the question of legalizing recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs ā if approved, that would likely have impacted the […]
The Colorado Springs City Council is moving toward annexing an unincorporated area of almost 10 acres along West Colorado Avenue from Ridge Road to Columbia Road. That area is home to a liquor store, several motels and a Mexican restaurant. The motels include the Maverick, which has closed, and the Mecca, which is for sale. […]
Matthew Barton is scheduled for a pre-trial readiness conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29. 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 Branchās online docket, Bartonās jury […]
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young is urging people and entities to check colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty.com for lost property such as gift certificates, tax refunds, unpaid wages or uncashed checks. To search, start by clicking on the Get Started link on the home page. Then just type your name or business name in the name field. Last fiscal […]
The Manitou Springs Fire Department is reminding residents that, even though temperatures are lower, weāre not free of fire danger. āThere remains a lack of moisture, low relative humidity (RH) and intermittent wind events that continue to dry out fuels,ā MSFD Chief John Forsett said. āThis creates conditions that allow for fire to start easily […]
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs residents praised the school district during the Nov. 3 District 14 Board of Education meeting, much to the surprise of board members. The session recalled the Oct. 17 meeting when parents of the Stand Up for Manitou voiced their concerns about the districtās turnover rates of administrators and educators. […]
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 […]
Manitou Springs Real Estate LLC is sponsoring its annual Warm Clothing Drive. Clean, gently used winter clothing such as coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves and boots will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 2. All sizes are accepted, but there is a heightened need this year for menās shoes, boots, socks and gloves. Please drop off […]
At approximately 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, a call came into the Manitou Springs Fire Department about smoke and flames near step 1,100 of the Manitou Incline. With extreme courage, nearby hikers attempted to contain the fire until firefighters could respond. At approximately 2 p.m. 14 Manitou firefighters reached the fire, which was already controlled, […]
The city of Manitou Springs will host an opportunity to help the community clear properties of tree branches and debris from our recent wind storm. The Public Works facility, 101 Banks Place, will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (last load accepted at 12:30 p.m.). Tree limbs can be any length but must […]
The current proposed Carnegie Library architectural design will be discussed at these upcoming meetings. Check the city website links for confirmation and details. HPC discussion on interior: Wednesday, Dec. 7. tinyurl.com/ManitouHPC. Planning Commission discussion: Wednesday, Dec. 14. tinyurl.com/ManitouCPC. City Council discussion: Tuesday, Jan. 17. www.manitouspringsgov.com/201/City-Council. All meetings start at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 606 […]
Care and Shareās free groceries distributions will continue at the Pool & Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave. It is a shopping experience, meaning everybody is welcome to receive as much, or as little, of groceries as they want. Distributions take place noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Upcoming dates are Nov. 15 and Dec. 6.
Each year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming honors local community members for their extraordinary acts of courage, kindness, dedication and service to the community. These heroes are then recognized at the annual American Red Cross Rocky Mountains Heroes SoirĆ©e on March 18, 2023. If you have someone you would like to nominate, […]
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 […]
By William J. Dagendesh The Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway tax incentive program agreement reimbursement was the main focus of the Nov. 1 City Council meeting. Gary Pierson, president and CEO of Oklahoma Publishing Co., parent company of The Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs and the Cog Railway, was unable to attend the meeting. […]
With an enhanced website to expedite the process, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for 2023, MACH Board Chair Neale Minch has announced. Applicants may submit their funding requests between now and Jan. 6, 2023, after which the board will evaluate submissions, learn the exact amount of available funding from […]
The election is fast approaching ā itās Tuesday, Nov. 8 ā so here are some helpful tips. If you are registered to vote and your information is current, you should automatically receive a mailed ballot. Check your registration and ensure your current address is on file at GoVoteColorado.gov. Ballots should have been mailed to registered […]
The Governorās Office of Information Technology (OIT) has announced expanded functionality available in the myColoradoTM mobile appās myVaccine Record and Sales Tax Lookup features. With the growing number of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on residentsā immunization records, OIT and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment collaborated to enable dynamic scrolling in myVaccine Record […]
Matthew Barton is scheduled for a pre-trial readiness conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29. 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 Branchās online docket, Bartonās jury […]
