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 men’s 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 Share’s 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 Soirée on March 18, 2023. If you have someone you would like to nominate, […]
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 […]
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 — it’s Tuesday, Nov. 8 — 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 Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has announced expanded functionality available in the myColoradoTM mobile app’s myVaccine Record and Sales Tax Lookup features. With the growing number of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on residents’ 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 Branch’s online docket, Barton’s jury […]
Heuser & Heuser law firm is dedicated not only to protecting the legal interests of Colorado residents, but also supporting the community’s young people. Applications are being accepted for a scholarship that will support three students in their educational journeys and help them be a force for positive change in the world. Scholarships will be […]
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, jurors in the Matthew Barton trial said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of the former Manitou Springs High School teacher and soccer coach. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student repeatedly, starting in 2009. Judge Eric Bentley declared a mistrial. A new trial has been […]
The election is fast approaching — it’s Tuesday, Nov. 8 — 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 be mailed to registered voters […]
Care and Share’s 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. 1 and 15, and Dec. 6.
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 men’s shoes, boots, socks and gloves. Please drop off […]
Heuser & Heuser law firm is dedicated not only to protecting the legal interests of Colorado residents, but also supporting the community’s young people. Applications are being accepted for a scholarship that will support three students in their educational journeys and help them be a force for positive change in the world. Scholarships will be […]
The number of staffers leaving Manitou Springs School District 14 was misstated in the Oct. 20 school board story. According to several sources, 88 resigned or retired in three years.
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council discussed proposed language changes to the city’s Land Use Development Code during the Oct. 25 work session. A LUDC regulates the development and use of property in Manitou. Councilors reviewed the concepts within the proposed changes that, according to Mayor John Graham, are part of an approximately […]
