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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 […]

Former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, is scheduled to appear at a hearing on Friday, Sept. 16. 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.

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 […]

Former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, is scheduled to appear at a hearing on Friday, Sept. 16. 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 Christi-Marie Butler, a Manitou Springs resident, has been selected to serve on the Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education. Butler’s selection was announced after the BOE meeting, which took place Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Shared Integrated Learning Center. The two-hour session saw the BOE interview Butler, vice president […]

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 […]

Community 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 […]

Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young is focusing on schools that have lost track of property such as gift certificates, tax refunds, unpaid wages or uncashed checks. “Back-to-school time is a perfect opportunity to conduct an unclaimed money search for your favorite schools, from nursery schools to colleges, both public and private. We’re always happy to […]

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 […]

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