The trial of former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, has been postponed to Wednesday, Oct. 12, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket. Barton, 53, was arrested in January 2022 for having sexual relations with a 14-year-old sophomore student that began in 2007, according to […]
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council voted 7-0 to approve submittal of the proposed FY 2023 budget during a special work session on Oct. 11. According to Finance Officer Rebecca Davis, state law requires the budget officer to submit a proposed budget to the governing body, which must then publish notice of the […]
Dozens of people turned out for Manitou Springs’ second annual Indigenous People’s Day events on Saturday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 10. Activities included a meet-and-greet with Native dignitaries, a horseback ride with recreating a 1912 ride their ancestors took, blessings of the mineral springs, music and dancing, school activities and a potluck meal. […]
Manitou Springs is setting a precedent for other Colorado towns and cities. “This is the very first Colorado community to actually do something with the native tribe by bringing the Ute people back to the area,” said Kenny Frost, spiritual leader of the Southern Ute tribe. He’s one of the key people who have been […]
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. The next date is Oct. 18, followed by Nov. 1 and […]
Former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, was scheduled to appear at a pre-trial readiness conference on Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket. His jury trial is expected to begin on Monday, Oct. 10.
By William J. Dagendesh Manitou Springs City Council granted JDS Hydro Consultants Inc. approval to build a second water storage tank. The announcement was made during the Oct. 4 meeting; council voted 6-0 to approve building an $818,000 epoxy-coated bolted tank near the existing Mesa tank beginning in late 2023. Mayor Pro Tem John Shada […]
By Rhonda Van Pelt It’s the giant M overlooking Manitou Springs, that’s what. Devoted Manitou Springs High School graduates have been working hard to return the symbolic letter to its hillside northwest of the city. It started with Angie Glass, a 1996 graduate and the school’s athletics/activities administrative assistant for the past 10 years. When […]
Former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, is scheduled to appear at a pre-trial readiness conference on Tuesday, Oct. 4, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket.
Two Colorado Springs natives — Kristina Mascarenas and Jonathan Aziz — were crowned queen and king of the mountain after they won the Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 18. Mascarenas won the race in 2017 and came back from ankle injuries. This was Aziz’s first Pikes Peak Marathon, and he had to persevere after […]
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. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Food is provided in bags at […]
By Greta Anderson Debate continues in Manitou Springs School District 14 over whether a “dramatic” jump in staff turnover is due to administrative leadership failures or just a sign of the post-pandemic times. D14 parents, who formed the group Stand Up for Manitou earlier this year, are questioning whether what’s been called the “jewel of […]
The city’s Finance Department has released sales tax information for May, June and July. Vendors report and submit tax collections to the state in the month after the reporting period closes, and the city receives them the month after that. In May, Manitou Springs saw $13,606,395 in taxable sales, a slight increase from the $13,459,882 […]
An open house focusing on the city’s Zoning Code update drew 19 people to the Manitou Art Center on Thursday, Sept. 15. There, community members could stop at “stations” where Planning Department staff and code update committee members could answer questions and respond to feedback. The stations included information about: The code’s new organizational structure; […]
Former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, is scheduled to appear at a hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 28. A pre-trial readiness conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, and his jury trial is set to start Monday, Oct. 10, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket.
By William J. Dagendesh The Soda Springs Park final master plan fell under criticism from the Manitou Springs City Council during the Sept. 20 meeting in City Hall. Council voted 6-0 to disapprove the plan until revisions are made (Councilor Judith Chandler was excused from the meeting). Council questioned the absence of some features and […]
On Sunday, Sept. 11, more than 100 firefighters from the Pikes Peak region, Colorado and other states marked the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. For the seventh year, they strapped on 60 pounds of gear and climbed the 2,700-plus steps of the Manitou Incline. They did it to honor the […]
Around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Manitou Springs Police Department received a report of vehicular criminal trespass in the Duclo Avenue area. Officers responded and received a description of a vehicle similar to previous calls regarding similar crimes. Through their previous investigation, officers were able to use a partial license plate to search for […]
The city of Manitou Springs is nearing the final stages of its subdivision and zoning code update process and is looking for feedback on the draft proposed code. An open house will take place 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Intemann Gallery at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. The proposed draft code […]
To allow for runners participating in the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent to remain safe from vehicular traffic, various detours and closures will be in place on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. Saturday, Sept. 17 4:30-9 a.m.: Road closures on Ruxton Avenue and Manitou Avenue (and neighboring side streets) from Old Man’s Trail […]
