Heuser & Heuser law firm is dedicated not only to protecting the legal interests of Colorado residents, but also supporting the communityâs 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 couldnât 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 â itâs Tuesday, Nov. 8 â 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 Shareâs 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 menâs 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 communityâs 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 cityâs 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 […]
By William J. Dagendesh A request to demolish three structures at 183 Crystal Park Road, the former Cheyenne Village, dominated the Oct. 18 Manitou Springs City Council meeting. Council voted 7-0 to uphold a recommendation to demolish the buildings, finding it economically impractical to rehabilitate or relocate the structures. Also, council voted 7-0 to approve […]
The election is fast approaching â itâs Tuesday, Nov. 8 â 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 […]
Join City Administrator Denise Howell and city department directors for a community meeting about Manitou Springsâ proposed 2023 budget. The event will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Manitou Art Centerâs Hagnauer Gallery, 513 Manitou Ave. Community members can learn about the proposed budget for each department and give feedback on how […]
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 menâs shoes, boots, socks and gloves. Please drop off […]
Courtesy of Denise Howell, Manitou Springs city administrator Fall is upon us, and it has been a busy summer! The city has been focusing on our proposed 2023 Budget, which City Council will vote on at the Nov. 15 (first reading) and Dec. 6 (second reading) meetings. Before then, we are asking for your feedback […]
Courtesy of Colorado Springs Utilities Weâd like to thank Manitou Springs for being patient with us! In the summer of 2020, we began a five-year natural gas pipeline project called âMesa to Manitou.â With your help and patience, we recently completed the first two phases of the project. These phases included the replacement of 10,000 […]
The Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Parade will return Saturday, Oct. 29, in downtown Manitou. The parade starts at noon, followed immediately by the races. Racersâ applications are due Oct. 21. If you want to walk in the parade, fill out the form at manitousprings.org/coffin-parade-application. In its 28th year, the event is expected to attract as […]
Brenda Holmes-Stanciu is a 30-year veteran educator, mostly in Colorado Springs District 11. She has two children at Manitou Springs High School and has lived here since 2001. Sheâs also at the forefront of the Stand Up for Manitou groupâs attempts to learn more about why teachers are leaving District 14. Holmes-Stanciu spoke to the […]
By William J. Dagendesh Concerns over the departure of numerous staff and teachers highlighted the Oct. 17 Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education meeting. Held in the Middle School Media Center, the meeting heard comments from a packed house of frustrated parents and former D14 educators who want to know why more than […]
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, jurors in the Matthew Barton trial said they couldnât reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of the former Manitou Springs High School teacher and soccer coach. Barton, 53, was arrested in January 2022 for having sexual relations with a 14-year-old sophomore student that began in 2007, according to court records. […]
Due to an unfortunate circumstance, the previously announced winning design for the Emma Crawford Coffin Races T-shirt cannot be used. The second-place design will take its place. The winning artist is Jack RodĂš, who will receive two VIP tickets to the Coffin Races on Saturday, Oct. 29, the 2022 commemorative T-shirt and $50 in Manitou […]
On Monday, Oct. 17, and Tuesday, Oct. 18, a contractor will mill and pave Cañon Avenue from Manitou Avenue to Park Avenue. During those days, no on-street parking will be available on Cañon Avenue, but one lane of through traffic will be maintained at all times. Access to the Cañon Avenue parking lot will be […]
